2 year Anniversary

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Hello Everyone!

It has been awhile since my last post. Life has really been reeling.

Wednesday, Feburary 26 will be my 2 year anniversary. I would do it again

tomorrow. Dr R I will always be your biggest fan. I can never thank you

enough. I give God the glory first but Dr R he sends his angels in many

forms and I know you are a gift to me and many others.

I have lost a total of 167 pounds and am now a size 6 - 8. I even have a

couple 4's in my closet. I love to shop and I'm loving life. I am full of

energy and have no pains anywhwere. It's really the little things that amaze

me, like crossing my legs, fitting in any seat I wish to sit in, being able

to tie my shoes, walking and running. Yes I can run now!!! I feel feminine

now and to be honest I feel down right pretty most of the time. Everyday, I

run in to people who have known me for years but don't reconize me at first

glance. I never knew how much difference this surgery would and has made in

my life.

My mom has been diagnoised with Alzheimer's this past year and I'm dealing

with it the best I can. It's not going to get any better but I know I would

have never have had the enery or the indurance to fight this battle 164

pounds ago. Keep me in your prayers.

I have had no problems . I eat what I want but just not as much as before.

There are certain foods I don't care for anymore, especially CHINESE, yuk!!

I have an occasional sweet treat but only occasionally. I take my vitamins

daily and stay away from sodas, chocolate, coffee and high fat foods. I love

brocolli!! I nibble all day long on different foods. I have one weakness and

that's my sweet tea (DECAF). I have about 8ozs a day (1 glass at lunch or

dinner). I'm really pleased with the elasticity of my skin also. My thighs

are the worst and my stomach could be better but it isn't noticable in my

clothes. I'm not yet considering PS. All my check ups and blood work have

come back normal and ny PC is thrilled. I have no reflux, no gas ,no

problems.

I lost a friend about 4 weeks ago to complications from WLS. She had a blood

clot that moved to her lungs and died 6 days after her surgery. I'm not sure

what procedure she had but I know it was an open procedure. She was a

wonderful person. She left a 7 year old son and her husband. I again

realize everyday how blessed I am. Thank you again Dr R and I love you!

Thanks to all of my sisiters and brothers out there that helped me make the

right decision for me. God bless you all!!

Christy Temple

MGB 2-26-01 309pounds

2-23-03 142 pounds