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MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

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YoColeFleet    246

YoColeFleet
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Surgery was 5/1 I'm down 106 lbs its been a rough few months had to have two other surgeries after my bypass
if you don't mind me asking, what other surgeries you had to have? You look great though.

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misty f    4

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if you don't mind me asking' date=' what other surgeries you had to have? You look great though.[/quote']

Thank you.....I had a dnc and a partial hysterectomy in June seven weeks after my bypass and two weeks ago had to have my cervix and uterus removed

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YoColeFleet    246

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Thank you.....I had a dnc and a partial hysterectomy in June seven weeks after my bypass and two weeks ago had to have my cervix and uterus removed
oh wow, I had a partial in 2001, well you are doing great, it doesn't seem as though those surgeries held you back, way to go.

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BKR    13

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I hit onederland today. So happy I actually cried. I am so thankful for the chance to change my life for the better. What a great day!

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DebbieG    262

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I hit onederland today. So happy I actually cried. I am so thankful for the chance to change my life for the better. What a great day!

Awesome!!! So happy for you!! :))

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brandnewme2013    97

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I hit onederland today. So happy I actually cried. I am so thankful for the chance to change my life for the better. What a great day!

Congratulations!

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Fancie57    50

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I hit onederland today. So happy I actually cried. I am so thankful for the chance to change my life for the better. What a great day!

Congratulations!
I am so proud of you. And you are stunning.

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brandnewme2013    97

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How has everyone been doing? I've lost 130lbs so I'm happy about that. However I would like to lose 20 more and now I've been struggling a little lately as far as my eating. Maybe one of the reasons is because I'm not on here as much as I use to be (it was a little hard when they were first making the transition to the new site), plus I could use more support from people who has had the surgery.

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Kurstin    72

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How has everyone been doing? I've lost 130lbs so I'm happy about that. However I would like to lose 20 more and now I've been struggling a little lately as far as my eating. Maybe one of the reasons is because I'm not on here as much as I use to be (it was a little hard when they were first making the transition to the new site), plus I could use more support from people who has had the surgery.

Same with me 130lbs down and wanting 20 more. I can eat now without getting sick and that makes me nervous that it'll lead me into old habits. But, now I have the tools to keep myself in track. Mind over matter, right!? Lol :) congrats on your loss!!

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Cait12    52

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My surgery was May 21st, and I'm down 94 pounds. I'm very happy with my progress, but right now, I'm stuck. I gained two pounds and the scale isn't moving. I'm trying to get down to the 100's, and hope to lose about 60 more pounds total for a goal weight of 150.

SW: 305, CW: 211

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tracik    62

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My surgery was May 28. I am down 121 pounds. I have 29 more to go to hit my goal. I am in a size 12 now. Still tempted to buy bigger. I hold up the clothes and think there is no way that will fit...then it does. Still surreal.

One thing that does bother me though. When I first had my surgery of course I was eating just a few bites at a time. Now I can order a meal out and not feel guilty because I eat about 1/3 of it or so. But I have people say to me, wow you sure ate a lot, or I didn't think you would eat that much. It is so irritating! First, why are you watching what I am eating and 2) I am still only eating a tiny portion compared to what I used to eat...or what you are eating for that matter.... Ugh. I just started saying, yea I know...but then I am surprised too at how much you eat....that usually shuts them up. Guess that is a small price to pay when you get to finally live a normal life...

Hope you all are doing great!

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mijpow    28

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May 21, 2013 and now 9 months later, down 120 lbs. I feel better, try to eat healthier and workout 4-5 times a week. weight lost has slowed to 5-7 lbs a month compared to 15-20 lbs a month in yhe early months, but that is OK.

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terry1118    1,274

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My surgery was 5/30/13. I've lost 107lbs. I'm 5' tall and weigh 126. I'm in 8-10 pants and small or medium tops. I'd like to lose 10 more pounds and that'll probably happen when the weather breaks and I can walk and work in my gardens again. Life is good! :-)

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DebbieG    262

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Had surgery May 14 and down 132 lbs. Loving life. Down from size 22 to a lose 8. Almost a size 6. Can't believe it went sledding with hubby today. Just enjoying life. Your all doing great! Keep up the great work May peeps. :)))

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DebbieG    262

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The best NSV is having a great time and all the things I can do now, I enjoy. :))

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