100 lbs Lost Since January

September 6, 2006

Hi,

I don't post much on the board anymore, even though I often mean to. I had

to post today because I am so unbelievably happy with my weight loss.

I was hoping to lose 100 lbs by the end of the first year, but it has only

taken a little over 8 months. I can't believe how much better I feel. Not only

physically but emotionally.

As with everyone that has lost this amount of weight I have had some firsts

that I thought would never come. For the first time in years I can fly without

a seat extender, its no longer an effort to walk or step up on a

curb.(Sometimes I feel like I can glide...lol) My knees no longer hurt. I no

longer get

easily winded. I can go on my daughters trampoline. (You have to be under

250) I fit better in seats and I no longer wonder if there will be enough room

to fit my huge belly when I sit in a booth. I know there have been more but

that's all i can think of right now.

Losing the hair is the hardest part so far, otherwise it has been very easy.

I have had a few bouts with naseau (one really bad) but nothing major went

wrong. I wasn't sure if I had done the right thing after I had the surgery, but

now I know I have. I am thankful everyday that I took the chance. I feel

better about myself than I have in years.

I always thought it was strange when someone told the MGB doctors thank you,

now I understand! I need to thank them for coming up with a weight loss

surgery I was comfortable with. (I really didn't want anything cut out) I also

need to thank them for being well trained and for making sure they did all they

could to keep me safe during the surgery.

Thank you Dr.R for coming up with a less evasive weight loss surgery and

then making sure others are properly trained to perform it! Thank you Dr. P and

Dr. Raj for doing such a great job and for helping me to have a better life!

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