MiladyB
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 01-30-2006
Surgery Type: Roux-En-Y
From:: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 41
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« on: October 29, 2009, 09:17:03 PM » |
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 359 pounds  150 pounds There are still days that I don't even recognize myself. Thought I would include this too. I was so honored to be asked to share a bit of my story for several magazine ads, this past July. I never dreamed 4 years ago that I would see myself one day in a magazine! |
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cyndy40
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 10/23/06
Surgery Type: Lap Band
Posts: 1093
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2009, 05:30:05 AM » |
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Fantastic! Look at you! Wow! You have done so very well!
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Larkey
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 7/13/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Conyers, GA
Posts: 297
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2009, 07:31:30 AM » |
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Fantastic! Love the difference in your expression in the before and after.
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4740
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2009, 07:46:28 AM » |
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MiladyB - I've looked at a lot of before & after pics this year, but I must say - yours TRULY looks like 2 different people! What an amazing transformation! I know the hard work it takes to maintain, and you will be an inspiration for me as I continue my journey. Thank you for posting these!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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bstgal
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 9/17/09
Surgery Type: Band
From:: Vegas
Posts: 72
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2009, 08:43:55 AM » |
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You definately do not look like the same person. When old acquaintances see you, they can't possible recognize you.
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4783
I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2009, 10:52:28 AM » |
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That is so incredible! Congratulations MiladyB.  |
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MiladyB
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 01-30-2006
Surgery Type: Roux-En-Y
From:: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 41
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2009, 11:19:37 AM » |
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You definately do not look like the same person. When old acquaintances see you, they can't possible recognize you.
Thank you so much everyone.  You're right. I have had several times where I have run into people who knew me before my weight loss surgery. Often they don't know me until I say something. I still get quite the thrill when I see their reaction. I'm very proud of myself but what means the most to me is the fact that I have been given the opportunity to inspire others on this journey. Thank you all so much for your kind words. I really am humbled. |
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McNee
Formerfatdude and food porn perveyor
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Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 4/8/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Saint Paul, MN
Posts: 1718
Love the smell of paintball in the morning...
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2009, 08:20:23 PM » |
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kewlness... was that an ad for where you had your surgery? I'm thinking bout getting involved with where I had mine to help others out.
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MiladyB
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 01-30-2006
Surgery Type: Roux-En-Y
From:: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 41
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2009, 03:43:52 PM » |
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kewlness... was that an ad for where you had your surgery? I'm thinking bout getting involved with where I had mine to help others out.
Yes, that was an ad for the practice where I had my surgery. I really felt very honored to be asked. I'm so thankful for the gift of life this surgery has given me. It is very important for me to "pay it forward", so I am very grateful for the many opportunities I have had. Presently I'm a support group leader and a resource nurse on a bariatric unit. One day I really hope to have a position in the practice where I had my surgery. That really is my ultimate dream. If you have the opportunity to help others on this journey, I would say, "go for it!". It really is such a wonderful opportunity. |
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TheDivineMissT
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: November 11, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Proud Missouri Girl!
Posts: 415
"Life is too short to wear matching socks."
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« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2009, 06:44:41 PM » |
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Amazing! Congrats!
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MiladyB
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 01-30-2006
Surgery Type: Roux-En-Y
From:: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 41
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 04:12:52 PM » |
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Thank you, MissT. I appreciate it! |
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kristi-bisti
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: Nov 18, 2009
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Calgary Alberta (Dr. Christou/Montreal)
Posts: 917
Feeling Great!
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2009, 05:50:34 PM » |
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Good job, Milady! Thanks for sharing your hope and joy!
I'm a newbie. What advice as someone who has gone through it, and as a bariatric nurse would you offer?
thanks
kb
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MiladyB
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 01-30-2006
Surgery Type: Roux-En-Y
From:: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 41
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2009, 04:00:17 PM » |
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Thank you, kb. I guess my advice would be to take it one day at a time. Celebrate all of those "wow" moments. The big ones and the small ones. Remind yourself daily why you made the choice of having wls. What are those specific goals? Be kind to yourself. There is a huge learning curve after surgery. Embrace each and every challenge as a learning opportunity. If you can learn something there is no way you will be a failure. |
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