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kylakae 24 years, 1 month ago

<table border="0" width="100%"><tr> <td width="15%"><center><IMG SRC="http://www.dwarfworks.com/kyla/pictures/duckyangel.gif" width="161" height="202"></center></td><td width="85%" valign="middle"><b><font face="Lucida Sans" color="#E02B2F">Happy re-Birthday, Cathy! Its been one year since your WLS. Congratulations on your awesome weight loss! I hope this anniversary finds you feeling happy and healthy. Please stop by and update your profile and share your reflections on being one year post-op!</font></b></td> </tr></table>

Cinna G. 24 years, 1 month ago

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR CATHY, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU! I bet it’s hard for you to believe it’s been ONE whole year since your chance for improved health and a happier life began. Please keep your profile updated so that others can follow along on this amazing journey. Have a great ANNIVERSARY day!

Cathy T. 24 years, 7 months ago

Well, I've lost about 42 lbs. now and have had to buy some new clothes. People are quite amazed at how good I look and don't think I need to lose any more weight! Actually, I have another 40 lbs. to go. My ideal weight should be under 120 lbs. because I am so short. All the exercise and strength training has made a difference in how I look. My surgeon thinks my weight loss does not reflect how much fat I have lost because I have been gaining muscle. I can walk miles now instead of barely to the corner of my street! Most of my new clothes are size 14 instead of size 20! My new measurements are 40-30-40. WLS is the best decision I could have made!

Cathy T. 24 years, 11 months ago

Hi everyone. I am 8 weeks post-surgery and feeling good! I have officially lost 20 lbs. My clothes fit so much better - some are even loose! I am still learning how to eat so as not to overwhelm my pouch. The doctor said I am doing well with my weight loss.

Cathy T. 25 years ago

It's been about a month and I've lost almost 18 lbs. (according to my scale). I will see Dr. O'Malley the third of May for my next post-op visit. If I'm not careful what I eat, my stomach really hurts afterward. I can eat quite a bit now, but I throw up easily if I eat too fast. I'm back to the gym doing the treadmill and reclining stepper. Then I do circuit training on a univeral weight machine. Still have to be easy on the weights until more healed. My clothes fit so much better!

Cathy T. 25 years ago

Hi Everyone! I saw my doctor's PA yesterday and got my staples out-yeah! She put steri-strips on in place of the staples. I have lost a pound a day since the surgery - that's about 9 pounds! I can also start to eat semi-solid foods like pureed chicken, mashed potatoes and creamed corn. Sounds good to me! Though I am still in some pain, the medication really helps, and I am able to move around with little trouble. Today I walked on the treadmill - slowly - for 13 minutes then worked out with some light weights for 15 minutes. That's enough for now! Best wishes to everyone thinking about, going through, or recovering from, WLS.

Cathy T. 25 years ago

Hi Everyone! Thank you for all your support. I'm four days post surgery. My surgery went well, but I was in a lot of pain. Guess nothing really prepares you for that! My doctor didn't have me do an enema before my surgery. That was a mistake! I would advise anyone to give themselves an enema the day before. I ended up having to give myself one the day I got home to get rid of the backup. Not fun! Eating is an adventure. My eyes are DEFINITELY bigger than my stomach. Getting up from sitting or lying down is difficult. Once I'm up, I'm okay. Coughing and sneezing are not nice! I've had a bit of a low grade fever since the surgery. It's 99.8 degrees F right now. They removed the drain and my IV the next day, which was great! My hospital stay at Highland was good, and the nursing care excellent. Well, I'll keep you posted.

GLENDA H. 25 years, 1 month ago

HI CATHY, WELL YOU ARE NOW ON THE OTHER SIDE AS THEY SAY. I PRAY ALL IS WELL AND YOUR DOING OKAY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MARCH 30TH IS MY SURGERY DATE.

Mary B. 25 years, 1 month ago

Dear Cathy, I hope all went well for you today. I am your neighbor, I live in Skaneateles, just about an hour and 15 minutes east of Rochester. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. :-) Mary

Michelle T. 25 years, 1 month ago

CATHY, I JUST WANT TO WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR SURGERY AND AFTER. MAY GOD HOLD TIGHT THE HANDS OF THE DR. TO GUIDE HIM THRU WITH NO COMPLICATIONS. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR THE SWEET ADVISE YOU GAVE ME! I WILL HANG IN THERE IF YOU WILL!!!! GLAD YOUR GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE. MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL BE THERE WITH YOU. ((((HUGS))) MICHELLE