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05-10-2008, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KarenInKali
LOL - skinny mama - Not yet, but I sure plan on being one soon!!!  |
The "THINKING" begins now....then you move to the "DOING" part....then the "Achieving" part....and then you get the T-Shirt...you know...the "Been there done that " T-Shirt 
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Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130
VPA BEAR
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05-10-2008, 07:28 AM
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Location: Northeast Kingdom, VT |
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Very excited for you Karen.. I went and read the thread of your journey.. looking at the dates I thought Wow.. they sure put poor Karen through the wringer.. but you've remained positive and upbeat throughout.. that ability to stay positive will stand you in good steed throughout your journey to a new healthier you! I can't wait to see the progress you'll be making..
And whatever you bring, don't forget the lip balm!
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05-10-2008, 10:12 AM
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Location: Eastern Sierra, CA |
Surgeon: The Fabulous Julie Ellner |
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Congratulations! I'll be thinking about you Monday, girl!
Best,
Anita
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Lap RNY May 14, 2004
5'2"
Then: 228
Now: 126
"Life itself is the proper binge."
Julia Child
TT Gym rat member #96
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05-10-2008, 10:36 AM
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Surgeon: Dr. Steven Simon |
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OMG Karen i remember when you didnt have a date yet and were alittle sad about it and LOOK AT YOU NOW OMG Monday is right around the corner. I'm so happy for you sista
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Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Down 84 Pounds (11/26/08)
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05-10-2008, 01:28 PM
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Location: Placentia, CA |
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Oh Karen, how exciting! I'm happy for you. Good luck and be sure to let us all know how it went.
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Blessings,
Surgery date was July 21, 2008
Highest/Pre-surgery/Current/Goal
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BMI was 52.1 as of 9/23/08 is 41.4
I'm a loser!!!!!
Olga "GrrramOBear" 
Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human, failures keep you humble. Success keeps you glowing.
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05-10-2008, 02:24 PM
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Location: Surrey, UK |
Surgeon: Dr Dillemans |
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Yay - it's finally Karen's turn - congratulations sweetie - you deserve to have got to this point AT LAST! You are gonna rock this world I know it.
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Lap RNY 09/15/06
Starting/ Current/Original Goal/final goal
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5'3''
Brugge, Belgium
Dr. Bruno Dillemans
Space Major Bear
Where did the other half of me go?
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05-11-2008, 08:32 AM
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Location: Mt Pleasant, PA |
Surgeon: Dr. George Eid |
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Best of luck Karen!
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Lap RNY - 05/29/08
Starting weight -274
Day of surgery weight - 253
Current weight - 179.6
Total pounds gone forever - 94.4
Goal weight - 148?
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05-11-2008, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
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Karen, my thoughts will be with you tomorrow!! In the meantime I'll be scootching my skinny butt on over to make room for you!
Your day is FINALLY here for you lady!! It's been a long wait for you but it is finally here.
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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 57.9)/ 143(BMI: 23.1)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 216 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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05-11-2008, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: PQ, San Diego, CA |
Surgeon: Drs. Gallus & Bertucci, NMCSD |
Age: 41 |
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Thanks everyone. I'm hating life at the moment - drank my MagCit a couple of hours ago. The nerves are starting to hit, but my kids and hubby keep telling me that I'm doing the right thing.
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beginning/surg/current/my goal/doc's goal
No longer Obese - I'm only Overweight!
81 pounds gone forever!
Lap RNY 05/12/08
Official Scale Whore #8
ONEderland! 10/19/08
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05-11-2008, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Belleville, Michigan |
Surgeon: Jon Schram, MD, Barix Clinic |
Age: 53 |
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mmmMMmmmm -- MagCit. Believe me, THAT will be the worst part of the journey. The rest is a piece of cake!
Waiting to see you on the other side!!!
'thann
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Lap RNY: 04/29/2008
280 | 250 | 180 | 130
Highest | Day of surgery | Now| My goal
One hundred pounds gone since my highest weight! WOOT!
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