Stuart

Hello everyone,
I just wanted to share with y'all that I reached a major milestone in my weight loss journey today. I was here at work when I had the sudden urge to weigh myself even though I had done this 2 days ago (I usually don't weigh myself more than once a week). I stepped on the scale and it read 232 pounds for a total loss of 150 pounds!! I almost broke out into a Homer Simpson "WooHoo" right there in the Emergency Department waiting room. This is the same amount that I lost in 1997-1999 (via self-inflicted starvation), so from here on out I am treading on new weight-loss ground. With the support of my friends on this forum and some work, I will lose my final 30-35 pounds by my one-year on November 7. Take care, all.

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Stuart
Open RNY 11/07/03
382/170/190
Pre-op/Current/Goal
"To a man with imagination, a map is a window to adventure"

Mamabear

Congratulations, Stuart! Very inspirational.

Christina

Stuart,

Many congratulations for you.. how exciting!!! I am so happy for you. That is such an accomplishment.. It's all uphill now my friend..

Good job and keep up the great work!!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

stakeda

Wow Stuart!

150 lbs? Jeeezzzzz! That's really good. I can't wait until I'm in your shoes!

Congradulations!

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Stacie
Lap
Dr. Callery
7/7/04
259/145/140

"We should never let our fears hold us back from pursuing hopes." John F. Kennedy

A life without examining.....is not worth living! Soccrates

watergirl

Wow, a whole person! That's fantastic! I bet you feel great!

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman

Stuart

I want to than you all for your support and to answer you question, Kim, I feel absolutely fantastic. I have so much energy, no more reflux, and no more sleep apnea (anyone need a c-pap machine?). If I don't lose another ounce and feel this good, all the pain and hassles of denials, appeals, surgery, and complications was well worth it.

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Stuart
Open RNY 11/07/03
382/170/190
Pre-op/Current/Goal
"To a man with imagination, a map is a window to adventure"

Karen Wright

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~Karen
Open RNY 04/13/04
313/230/158 (still pushing for that goal!)

"Don't take yourself so darn seriously!" Rule # 62

Stuart

Hey guys,
Just wanted to share that I surpassed another milestone. When I lost 150 pounds a few years ago, the lowest weight I acheived was 226 pounds. I weighed myself tonight before the support group meeting and that wonderful scale read 223 pounds, for a total loss of 159 pounds!! The feeling is almost surreal, kind of like being in a dream. I know it isn't a dream since I feel so good and so healthy.

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Stuart
Open RNY 11/07/03
382/170/190
Pre-op/Current/Goal
"To a man with imagination, a map is a window to adventure"

Christina

Stuart,

That is so exciting.. and yes I did see the scale say that. You are doing so great and getting out there and taking care of yourself. You are an inspiration to us new post-ops!! Keep up the great work... you deserve all the happiness and wonderment in the world.. man we are all going to be way sexy for Dr. Callery's Christmas Party!!! (Karen you are planning a trip out here for that aren't you??) If not I WILL come pick your butt up!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford