6 Month Update

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Hi everyone!

I would like to give my 6 month update. I am feeling

fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost 101 pounds in 6 months. I had a

physical last week and all my stats are perfect. My PCP says my vitamin

levels are amazingly high. My liver and kidneys are in very good shape. I

have no signs or symptoms of bile reflux. Plan to have that checked at one

year. Having a bone density scan next week, since I am post menopausal.

The quick weight loss can lead to bone loss.

Here are the improvements in my health:

Prior to surgery

6 month's later

hypertension gone (I have been off of

hypertension meds for 3 months with no reoccurrence of high bp)

severe back pain from vastly improved (planted my own garden

this year - still have to be careful with lifting)

ruptured disk

pulse rate ran 110 pulse rate 75-80

no energy incredible energy

indigestion not even one case of heartburn

favorite food = huge steak favorite food = Wellspring cucumber

sandwich with savory dill spread

Also had a follow-up visit with Rutledge. He suggested I think about the

post-op supplements since I seem to be a " fast " loser.

The MGB has changed by life. When I first had the MGB I was very skeptical.

I am one of those people who need to see proof. It's such a relief to not

worry about my weight or overeating anymore. I feel that the burden of

health worries has been lifted from me. I was headed downhill health wise.

And it was speeding up. I have certainly changed by eating habits. I crave

the " good foods " now. I eat very healthy which was easy for me since I

always loved fruits and veggie. I also eat constantly, just much better

choices. Hooked on V8 juice, drink about 5-6 large cans per day (with added

salt). I have heard other MGBers say, the more I eat the more I lose. It

certainly seems true sometimes.

Anyway, THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!!!! The information we share with each

other is vital. If you would like to check out the pictures Tricia's

website, I have furnished a new picture.

Ann Parham Barton