Why I am here...

Lissa_M

In Feb of 2011, my endocrinologist told me if I didn't change something I would be dead by 40. I was 34 with a 2.5 year old son and I was terrified. I weighed almost 400lbs, my A1C was bouncing between 10 and 13, despite being on 900 units of insulin day, my blood pressure was through the roof even being on 2 BP meds. It was at that moment I knew I had to change something.

On December 15, 2011, I had RNY gastric bypass by Dr John Mathews at Princeton Baptist in Birmingham. I was still terrified, but knew I was doing the best thing for me. On my date of surgery I weighed 375 lbs and my A1C was 10.2.

As of 10/23/12, I am down 101 lbs and my A1C is 6.6! I have already lost just over 1/2 of the total weight loss towards my goal.

Starting weight: 375 lb (12/15/11)
Current weight 274 lb (10/23/12)
Goal weight 160 lb

I know I can't do this alone and I am surprised I've done as well as I have without the support of anyone but my husband. I would love to hookup with some people who have similar long term goals and can help me with the last stretch.

I am finally at a point in my post-op that I am able to exercise, which has really inspired me to get this done!

I would love to have some friendly motivation, someone who understands what its like to go through this.

Looking forward to meeting new people traveling down the same road I am.

/Lissa

jlwbeans0823

Your progress is amazing and you should feel so proud! Congratulations!

sgreen328

Congratulations, you progress is amazing. I started at 375 back in 2010 and am now at 258.6 so it's taken me a lot longer but we our goals are pretty close. Feel free to add me as a friend

truddy6647

I'm at the start of my journey. I am close to where you started. While my doc did not tell me that if I did not do something that I would die, I know that is the case. My A1C is currently 6.3. and have over 200lbs to lose. I have begun the process of barbaric surgery (preop things) but am trying to lose as much as I can before surgery. I have been over weight/obese all my life. and have tried one thing after another.

okj4me2

You're doing really well and you're on the right track. Congratulations on what you've achieved so far. Please feel free to add me; my name is Elaina and I'm struggling with my 'meno-pot' and trying to become a group fitness instructor, which I used to do 25yrs ago.