My Journal

I had a RNY gastric bypass on November 15, 1999.

I am 5'4"
Starting Weight/BMI 265/47.7
Current Weight/BMI 130/22.3 

I am a 30 year old librarian/webmaster. 

My surgery date was 11/15/99 with Dr. L. Steven Weinstein in Mobile, AL. He is wonderful.

11/29/99 I survived the surgery despite an allergic reaction to morphine. So far I've lost 20lbs. Yahoo!

12/28/99 Down 35 lbs. Yahoo!

Since Jan.21 I have walked a mile everyday. I feel so much better! I know I still have a long way to go, many miles to walk so to speak, but I am so hopeful now that I can make it to a healthier weight and lifestyle. This surgery was the best thing I did!!

1/15/2000 I went to my 6 week checkup (actally it's been 9 weeks since my surgery) and so far have lost 40 lbs. Yahoo! I just wish it was more. It sounds like other people have lost more at this point...

1/31/2000 Down 50 lbs. as of this morning. Yahoo!

2/16/2000 Down only 2 lbs. my scale is resisting, but my body is getting smaller from the walking -- thank goodness or I could get really frustrated :-)

2/21/2000 Scale is down 3 more pounds to 208. Yahoo!!

2/23/2000 Down 3 more pounds. I've started walking 2 miles everyday now. It seeems to be paying off!
I hope to reach my goal of being in the 100's (190s) by the end of March. I think I might just make it! Wish me luck.

3/7/00 The scale is fighting me now. I'm only down to 203. 

3/13/00 Finally down to 200 and in the overweight category of the BMI tester. I'm no longer obese. Yahoo!

3/21/00 Down to 195. This is great. I cleared out one of my closets yesterday. Everything I tried on was just too big -- Oh the tragedy -- yeah right?!?

4/16/00 Down to 192. Not losing weight as fast even though I've been walking 2 miles a day religiously. Bummer.

4/21/00 Down two more pounds to 190. I credit walking hills in the neighborhood where my parents live (near Lake Jordan) instead of the flatlands in my neighborhood. Hills seem to burn more calories. Great!

4/30/00 The scale is finally moving again. I weigh 186 now and can wear size 14 jeans. I am so thrilled!! I'll try to add a new picture soon.

5/13/00 Down to 180 -- YAHOO! See my new photo?

5/30/00 For the past 2 weeks, I've been swimming and walking 2 miles every day. I am down to 175. It seems like a miracle! I can't believe that I've lost 90 lbs...

6/7/00 Down 5 more lbs! Yahoo!

6/16/00 Down to almost 100 lbs. lost overall! I can't believe it!

7/11/00 Down 5 more lbs. Yahoo!

7/12/00 Went to the Dr.s office today and I now weigh 159. That's so great!!! That makes 106 lbs. off. I feel almost normal. I need to take a new picture since I haven't taken one since I weighed 180. Will try to get one on here soon.

8/22/00 Now at 150 and the weight loss seems to be slowing. Posted a new photo on my website. Wearing a size 8/10. I never thought I'd see that day...

10/23/00 Down to 145 and feeling great!

11/1/00 Down to 140 lbs. Only 10 lbs. away from my goal. Yahoo! Also, I started back walking, I had dropped my daily 3 miles this Summer.

01/13/00 Down to 135 and a size 4-6. YAHOO! I can't believe it.

03/25/01 I had the greatest thing happen the other day. I went to swim laps and instead of using the ladder decided to try to lift myself out of the pool. I was able to do it, whereas before I couldn't. It made me feel like a normal person! I wanted to cry I was so happy.

7/12/01 Just checking in. I'm at about 130 and have maintained this for several months. I need to exercise more and eat better! It's amazing how differently people treat me every day. People in general are nicer to me, It's bizarre and makes me feel sad in a way. Especially different is how men treat me. I get perplexed and then I realize, they are looking at me. It's a great feeling!

02/02/2002 Wow, I haven't made an update in quite some time. I am now training for a marathon. I run 3 times a day and do step aerobics on the days I do not run. I work out everyday. I have maintained my weight pretty well and continue to get smaller size wise because of the working out. I am considering having a tummy tuck. My tummy is not that noticeable -- not too bad in clothes at all, but if I wear really tight fitting clothing, I notice it. Might all be in my head. But situps aren't making the loose skin go away. I am still undecided as I am not into pain... Now, I am wearing size 5 Levis. I am amazed. Levis are hard to wear! I can also get into a size 3 levis, but only if I want to feel my hip bones!! I have hip bones -- I didn't believe I did before... This coming November will be 3 years post-op. Life is wonderful and I feel so blessed and lucky. I am really glad I had the surgery. It was a good decision that saved my life and gave me a brand new one! Take care everyone!

06/12/2002  Have great news, going to get a tummy tuck on July 3rd.  I don't really have to do this as the skin is not so terrible, but it will make me feel better about me! 

I'll be sure to put before and after pictures up, possibly in a bikini so you can see the difference -- I hope there wil be a noticeable differrence.  I know it will be painful, that's for sure!  

I added some new photos -- take a look by clicking here
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