2 YR UP-DATE

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Hi All,

Just wanted to share my 2 yr up-date with everyone.

Sorry, it's a little late. 2 years ago I wore a Lane

s size 4X-5X, 34. Now I can wear any stores L

or 15/16. It is such a relief to be able to go into

Walmart or the mall and just pick up something. I am

at about 165 pounds now, a loss of aproximatly 160

pounds. I would really like to lose another 20 by

this summer and perhaps have a TT. I am so happy

about this surgery, wouldnt change anything. Now I

can eat about normally, about 1/2 of the portion I

used to eat, so the question is not can I eat that

much, but will I choose to.

My life has changed so much, thanks to Dr Rutledge.

Work is no longer a nightmare of pain. I don't hide

in my house, scared to go out in public, scared to be

stared at, get stuck in resturant booths, etc. I'm

sure everyone here is familiar with all of that.

Also, thanks to Dr R, at the wise old age of 51, I had

my first date. I am seeing a wonderful guy. It's

kinda late, but I'm learning to fly and think of and

am thankful to Dr R and to all my support group

buddies for making this all possible.

THANK YOU ALL !

in Ohio

MGB, 2/22/2000

325-163

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