One year ago, I checked into a hotel in San Diego. For my birthday, I had restaurant chicken broth because I was on a clear liquids in preparation for the following day's surgery. I was to travel the next day to Mexico for a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I was 236 lbs, 5 foot 4 inches, and 46 years old.
Today, exactly 1 year later, I am at home. I will be going out to dinner with my family for my birthday dinner at an Italian steakhouse, probably ordering a glass of wine and some Osso Bucco (which will provide me with at least 3 dinners). I am now 133 lbs, still 5 foot 4 inches, and 47 years old.
I wish I had done this years ago. I have found "me" again. I have also worked through a lot of self-image issues and come out stronger.
My next job is to work on my insides. I have lost my excess weight but now I will slowly work towards getting myself fit and healthy. My youngest daughter (9 yo) will be helping me. She and I will start Tai Chi classes, once per week, in September, plus we will do some exercises in the YMCA gym whilst the twins are taking Junior Lifesaving. I will eventually build on that, but baby steps for now.
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Thread: 1 year ago, today (picture)
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08-23-2013 03:05 PM #1Gastric Sleeve Member
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1 year ago, today (picture)
Nov. 15/17 - re-sleeve, hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder removal with Dr. A. Lopez from AloBariatrics in Puerto Vallarta
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08-23-2013 03:13 PM #2Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Adrienne
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- 07/22/2013
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Wow look at you ! Fabulous ... What a difference ....congrats !!
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08-23-2013 03:19 PM #3Gastric Sleeve Member
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
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- Jessica
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- 08/15/2013
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- Dr. Ballem
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Awwww congrats! You look absolutely amazing and I can't wait to post a story similar to this one. Great job
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08-23-2013 03:23 PM #4Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Roberta
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- 06/13/2013
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Happy 1 year anniversary of your new life. You look awesome, so happy for you. Hugs, Roberta
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08-23-2013 03:25 PM #5Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Kate
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- 07/29/2013
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Congrats!!!
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08-23-2013 03:25 PM #6Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Kat
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- 09/25/2013
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- Dr. R Peterson
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Great job... You look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
My soul is not limited by my body. My body is contained in the limitlessness of my soul. ~ Jim Carey
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08-23-2013 03:33 PM #7Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Such a pretty lady. You did an amazing job and I can't wait for everyone else to show pictures too. Keep up the great work and starting Wednesday my new day will start as well.
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08-23-2013 03:34 PM #8Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! You are my inspiration.
Start of pre-op diet - 220
One day before Surgery - 214
One week post surgery - 208
1 month post op - 198
2 months post op -189
3 months post op - Goal 180
4 months post op - Goal 171
5 months post op - Goal 162
6 months post op - Goal 153
7 months post op - Goal 144
8 months post op - Goal 135
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08-23-2013 03:35 PM #9Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Amy
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Happy Birthday, you look Fabulous!
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08-23-2013 03:40 PM #10Gastric Sleeve Member
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
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- Renee-Find me on Facebook at Jrenee63
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- 08/29/2013
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
You look amazing. And we share the same birthday. Mine is also tomorrow, Aug. 24. I turn the big 5-0 and am accepting it with open arms, because next Thurs Aug. 29, I will be getting sleeved. Yay for you and me!!!! And all of us that are on this journey.
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2 Weeks: 199
3 weeks: 195
5 Weeks: 190.4
7 weeks: 186.6
8 weeks: 184
1st goal weight: 170
2nd goal weight: 150
3rd goal weight: 140
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08-23-2013 03:50 PM #11Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Congratulations. What a motivating story. Best of luck in your next journey towards fitness.
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08-23-2013 03:54 PM #12Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Truffles you look fabulous and happy happy anniversary!!! I have lost 41 pounds and feel like a new person I absolutely can't wait to feel what you are feeling!!
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08-23-2013 03:55 PM #13Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Peggy
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
AWWW, look at you! What an amazing inspiration you are to all of us! Congrats on the hard work!
~~Peggy~~
Highest weight: 249
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08-23-2013 04:03 PM #14Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Sue
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
What a wonderful birthday present you gave to yourself! You've done a great job!
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08-23-2013 04:07 PM #15Gastric Sleeve Member
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- Jenn
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- 01/10/2014
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- Dr. Richard Boorse
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Re: 1 year ago, today (picture)
Congratulations and happy birthday! You look wonderful!
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