Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« on: March 02, 2012, 10:21:24 PM » |
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I can't believe it's already been a year since my surgery!  I wanted to do something special to mark the event... something I've wanted to do for a very long time. When I was at my worst, I had to have my wedding ring cut off because it was digging into my finger and cutting through the skin. I've kept it in a jewelry box for the past 5 years. I took it to a jeweler and had it fixed, polished and re-sized. I'm thrilled to be wearing it again. It feels good.  |
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2012, 12:05:44 AM » |
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Congrats! Now you need to give us the stats and a couple of pics Ian |
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
Fear Can Hold You Prisoner - Hope Can Set You Free!
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lesliethequeen
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: September 19, 2011
Surgery Type: Roux-N-Y
From:: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 955
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2012, 12:07:58 AM » |
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Val! That is so cool! what a great NSV for you! I'm at the other end - the rings are falling off and I can't afford to get them resized right now...my pretty diamonds are stuck in the box for the time being...sigh... BUT, I can wear a pretty sapphire ring my husband bought me on a trip to Sri Lanka and I haven't worn it in years, so that is very cool... |
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Starting Weight:307 Current Weight: 180.0 Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone, everything...Jamie Le |
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trishansen
Super Freak
Surgery Date: Sept 6, 2011
Surgery Type: RNY - Dr. Samaad Malik, Victoria, BC
From:: Kamloops, BC Canada
Posts: 209
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2012, 12:10:14 AM » |
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Wonderful! Congrats! |
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HW 277 / SW 231 / CW 174 / GW 155
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saucywench
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 1/21/11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: BFE, OR
Posts: 863
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2012, 07:10:43 AM » |
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That's awesome Lady! I'm wearing mine on a necklace till I can get it sized. It fell off my finger when I was washing dishes and went into the garbage disposal.....eek! Was glad it wasn't runin at the time lol. Your doing so great!
-Mel
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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: March 03, 2012, 08:27:41 AM » |
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Awesome! It's hard to believe it's almost been a year for you! Congrats! |
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Tammy
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: June 2, 2010
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Kennewick, WA
Posts: 1252
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2012, 07:23:10 PM » |
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That is an awesome way to celebrate - congrats on a year!!
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Dr_Adventure
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 1/12/12
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: UCSF - Dr. Stanley Rodgers
Posts: 676
Taken on 11/17 - cut hair as part of tranformation
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2012, 10:45:09 PM » |
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Happy Surgaversary!
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kikiwants2dance
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 7/12/11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Upstate, NY
Posts: 225
~~Zumba Baby~~
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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2012, 08:06:35 AM » |
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Good for you! Keep up the good work....
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
Posts: 2172
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2012, 09:22:22 AM » |
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Wow that rocks what a great boost.
For those of you waiting to get the rings sized smaller I wrapped the back of mine with sterling silver wire and that worked very well. You can get it at jewelry supply shops or on line. You need about a 6 inch piece.
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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gpatorres
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 3/21/11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Yonkers, NY
Posts: 180
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2012, 06:13:58 PM » |
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That's awesome, happy surgiversary to you!! Mine 1 yr is coming up on 3/21, it's been a ride. My wedding band and engagement ring are too big also.. I've been meaning to go to the jewelry store to get a ring guard so I can wear them and then wait 1 more year before I get them re-sized.
Great job Val!!
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Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2012, 11:33:24 AM » |
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Thanks all! I was going to wait to have them re-sized too but decided I could use the positive reinforcement. Ian, I'm due for pics soon but am still very much camera-shy. I have to work up the nerve. LOL
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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isabela313
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: March 15, 2011
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, California
Posts: 526
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2012, 12:23:52 PM » |
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Val... Happy Surgeriversary! Mine is coming up this week on the 15th. It is so hard to believe that it's been a year already. Doesn't it seem like it was just yesterday that we had it? Keep up the great work that you have been doing, and I'm with Ian, I would love to see a new picture. Kim
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lesliethequeen
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: September 19, 2011
Surgery Type: Roux-N-Y
From:: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 955
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2012, 11:25:35 PM » |
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Val - Definitely time for new pix! If I can post one in an x-ray gown, you can get us a new pix of your beautiful self!
And Kim - You have lost 189 pounds in a year? Holy Cow! Amazing!
You guys are such great examples to me!!!
A friend who had RNY 5 years ago was telling me today that she had to go to the doctor for a yearly check up and she was scared to get weighed because she hadn't weighed for almost the whole year. She got there and she was the same weight she weighed last year! It's funny how someone else's NSV makes you feel so good!
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Starting Weight:307 Current Weight: 180.0 Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone, everything...Jamie Le |
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Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2012, 11:08:02 PM » |
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Kim... you're looking great!
Okay... y'all wanted a new pic... y'all got a new pic.
This is me just prior to surgery (I'd already lost about 40 lbs.) and me one year later, a bit past the halfway mark.
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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lesliethequeen
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: September 19, 2011
Surgery Type: Roux-N-Y
From:: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 955
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« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2012, 12:11:39 AM » |
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Your face looks so different! don't know that I would have know you were that new person! Congrats - you are doing great!
Leslie
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Starting Weight:307 Current Weight: 180.0 Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone, everything...Jamie Le |
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
Posts: 2172
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2012, 12:40:36 AM » |
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Wow Girrrrrrrrrrl looking fine.
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2012, 06:28:09 AM » |
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The biggest change for me has been my health, which is primarily why I had the surgery. I feel like a new person, and not like I'm a step away from death's door. A huge NSV!
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4605
BTV Bling
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« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2012, 09:34:10 AM » |
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When do we get a new picture?
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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chellebee
Super Freak
Surgery Date: December 12, 2011
Surgery Type: Laparoscopic RNY
From:: Boston-ish
Posts: 194
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« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2012, 10:22:26 AM » |
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congratulations on the new you! You look great and I bet you feel even better!
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...dreams come true...
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Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« Reply #20 on: March 13, 2012, 11:27:04 AM » |
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Toni, do you mean a new profile pic? Otherwise, the one above (right side) was taken last night. Admittedly, it's not dramatic, but progressing.
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4605
BTV Bling
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« Reply #21 on: March 13, 2012, 06:19:40 PM » |
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Oh...I didn't see that one. I must of skipped right by it.
AWESOME! Thank you. You should make it your profile picture.
And you are wrong...it's dramatic. :-)
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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lolita1971
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: March 09, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Manteca/Newark, California
Posts: 415
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« Reply #22 on: March 13, 2012, 07:19:59 PM » |
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Yup, I agree with Toni...time to make a new profile picture.
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Jabba2Halle
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 3/3/11
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: So. California
Posts: 760
Jabba no more.
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« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2012, 07:25:27 PM » |
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Agreed... but maybe one without a crooked smile.  Ack! There go the yabbutts again. Will I ever learn? LOL |
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"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." MAngelou "It's not a miracle cure. It's up to you to lose the weight." Henry,My 600lb Life
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aflynch57
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: april 2011
Surgery Type: RNY gastric bypass
From:: Fuquay Varina, NC
Posts: 61
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« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2012, 08:46:11 PM » |
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Congrats on your 1 yr... Time does fly by !! My yr date is coming up on April 13th. I need to take my rings and get them resized. When I was working last week, I had mine fall off while I was making a patient's bed. Good thing it rolled on the floor and not in the hamper. Keep up the great work. Great pictures by the way |
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