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Patricia R. 23 years, 10 months ago

6/11/02 Well Six months are gone...82 lbs gone forever! I hit the Under 200 mark! Yeah! I think I am a slow loser, but I am pleased..my skin seems to be shrinking just fine. My doctor thinks at this rate I will make another 40-50 lbs before it all ends..I think maybe more because I am really not exercising...but have just started, so that will help. Either way I will be happy. I feel great..still have never thrown-up, I still am amazed how one day a food is o.k., then the next day it is horrible. I can eat just about anything...all meats do o.k. except chicken...only sometimes...I am doing protein shakes 2 times a day.. I am eating protein, veggies,fruit..some carbs..some days I seem to carb more than others....but I get it back in check. Anyway...I will be updating again soon.

kylakae 24 years ago

Patricia, congratulations, it sounds like you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work!

Patricia R. 24 years ago

4/17/02-4 months and 61 pounds gone so far! Lots and lots of inches also..down2-3 sizes. I feel great, no real problems. I can eat more that I thought I would, but still much less than before and as long as the scale keeps moving down..I am happy!

Patricia R. 24 years, 1 month ago

3months postop-50lbs gone forever. I still have problems with Nausea sometimes and need medication to get it under control so I can eat right again, VERY important to eat every 2-3 hours or I will get sick! Inches are falling off rather nicely also. I have not tried another size yet although my clothes are kind of hanging on me.. I will soon! I go on vacation in June and hope to have hit the 100lbs mark by then. I have not started exercising yet...I need to..I thing the weight would fall off faster if I did, although I am not complaining about the Weight loss so far. 3/12/02

Patricia R. 24 years, 3 months ago

1/28/02 Well it has been 44 days since surgery and I am down 35 lbs. I have been stuck for a dew weeks it seems but I know I have not gotten in my protien that well. I just started eating fish at it agrees with me and I am starting to use protein shakes, so that will be all better soon! I also am starting to exercise...I had a rough beginning, very lightheaded, no energy, etc, but now it all seems better so I guess as soon as I get exercising and my protein levels up I will be just fine. It has been hit and miss with food, but as I said, the fish is great! I also measured...I forgot to measure before I went in, but I found some measurements from 11/96 when I weighed 236lbs and now I weigh 243 and my measurements match those from 1996!!!! crazy. I am very pleased and feeling better all the time!

Patricia R. 24 years, 3 months ago

Hi All, well It has been 18 days since surgery. By my scale I have lost 28 lbs. I go to the doctor On Tue 1/8 so I will see what it actually is. I have been lightheaded most of the time. This past week I have been VERY nauseous, almost got put back in hospitol for dehydration and malnutrition, but we got the Nausea under control with some strong medication and I am now drinking water and eating my puree!!! I also started my protein drinks, need to order some good one though! I can stand and do an activity for about 15 minutes before I tire and get dizzy. I am sure once I see the doctor and he starts me on my B-12 shots and vitamins and gives my the green light for solids It will be much better. I thought I would be up and around sooner, but, I am sure it will all work out fine. I would do it again in a heartbeat! Patricia Roberts

Patricia R. 24 years, 4 months ago

Hi All, I got home yesterday.. feeling pretty tired and sore.. The surgery went well ,only 1 1/2 hours and less than an hour in recovery. I do not remember much of the first day... pretty much out of it, but I did get up to use the bathroom. The second day was a little painful.. not horrible, but very uncomfortable and about a 7.5 out of 10. No sleep in the hospital after the secong afternoon, when they took me off the pain shots and went to pills.. It just wasn't the same ;)I could only walk to my bathroom and back.. was very light headed and could not stand up straight..I still can't. Anyway tomorrow I start pureed foods, Yeah!!! I do not regret a moment. I will keep updates as much as possible.Thanks to everyone who wished me well I reallt appreciated it! Patricia Roberts

AngelNTx65 24 years, 4 months ago

Patricia~I wish you the best with your surgery tomorrow.It will be the greatest thing you have ever done for yourself! Keep us posted. God Bless~Kim

issis 24 years, 4 months ago

My best for you on Monday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a safe surgical journey~~Irene

Maryellen W. 24 years, 4 months ago

Patricia: Well, your big day is just around the corner! Hope all goes well and you are soon on your way to a happier, healthier life!