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Name: Albert
E-mail address: Llompart@Bellsouth.net
Comments:Congratulations on all the success. I found the information on your site to be an inspiration. I will be having Roux-En-Y Bypass surgery the day after tomorrow, and I feel more at ease because of you and your site. God Bless, and keep up the great work!
Monday, March 8th 2010 - 10:03:55 PM
Name: Jill Eiken
E-mail address: bikeneiken@hotmail.com
Comments:Congrats to you! You look great! (I just had gastric bypass surgery a few wks ago and already feel better.) So keep up the good work!
Monday, February 8th 2010 - 04:13:56 AM
Name: Pat Colman
E-mail address: williamcoleman2009@comcast.net
Comments:I am getting ready to gave gastric bypass. I read your story and was very happy for you....I weigh 225 and hope to get down to 125...I am only 5ft 1 in tall. so i hope it helps me like it did for you. CONGRATS
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010 - 06:51:13 PM
Name: Nino
E-mail address: bignino68@yahoo.com
Comments:Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!!
Monday, February 1st 2010 - 03:35:01 AM
Name: Odessa whitehouse
E-mail address: owhitehouse0192@yahoo.com
Comments:you look so amazing, i dont now how you did it. my mother is going in for the same thing almost i hope it works out for her like it did you.
Tuesday, January 26th 2010 - 10:56:51 AM
Name: MJ HARWOOD
E-mail address: robbiesdad@hotmail.com
Comments:i had my surgery in rochester new york, and am currently spinning, i lost 140 pounds and am seeking motivation, hence am reading your story, thank you
Sunday, January 24th 2010 - 07:22:12 PM
Name: Shelley Ray
E-mail address: shells122969@yahoo.com
Comments:Hi! I have made a decision to have the surgery done and this evening I go to my first meeting. I weigh 315 and my asthma is just getting worse. I need to do this for my health. I already quit smoking, Oct. 10th, 2009, now I need to lose weight, which just seems to get higher since I quit smoking. Any thoughts or suggestions? Shelley
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 02:13:00 PM
Name: natasha
E-mail address: tosha38401@yahoo.com
Comments:I have enjoyed reading your page,You look GREAT! A true Hottie! I have been approved for my surgery thru my insurance but I can't decide which surgery I want,the gastric or lap.After attending an 8 hour seminar I still can't decide!I have an appt. on Jan 5 to talk with the Dr more in depth.I am currently 36 and a mom of 3 children ages 20,19,10 I am 5'4 and weigh 248.I am looking for all the info I can possible get.Please feel free to email me back or if anyone else reads and wants to chat please feel free.I need all the info I can possible get!
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 10:01:49 AM
Name: Natasha
E-mail address: tosha38401@yahoo.com
Comments:You are a true inspiration!!!!!
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 09:27:30 AM
Name: Matthew
E-mail address: weightlosstriumph@gmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.weightlosstriumph.com
Comments:Hi Sue, I stumbled upon your site and couldn't help but spend some time looking at your before and after pictures. What an amazing transformation. I would like to congratulate you for keeping yourself so fit, healthy and happy. Your life serves as an example for other people and a testimony that miracles can happen! Keep up the good work! Matthew
Sunday, December 20th 2009 - 07:00:52 PM
Name: Makayla M
E-mail address: k.babyprincess@yahoo.com
Comments:Oh yeah, I think I'm the youngest person to sign your guest book... Everyone else is sharing so I will too. I am a 15 year old girl, and I weigh 360 pounds. I am not happy with the way I look and how my clothes fit. I go to a program called MPOWER its in Ann Arbor, MI. They helped me to lose a little weight, but I gained most of it back. Its not because of them, their program is great and I would recommend it to another struggling teen. I am hoping to be able to qualify for the Gastric Bypass surgery after the program is finished, I'm scared to death to do it but it may be the only choice I have. I would love to know what its like to be normal, so hopefully next month I will be examined by the health team at MPOWER and I will be able to get the surgery. Well thats just about it... and you look great, keep up the good work! P.S. if you want more info on MPOWER, heres their site. They have a doctor that does the surgery on teens: http://www.med.umich.edu/mpower/index.shtml
Tuesday, December 15th 2009 - 04:38:31 PM
Name: Makayla M
Comments:You're doing great!! Keep it up!!
Tuesday, December 15th 2009 - 02:00:19 PM
Name: CHRISTINE
E-mail address: CLEWIS2@HOUSTONTRANSTAR.ORG
Comments:YOU LOOK AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL. I AM 280LBS AND MISERABLE. I HAVE BCBS INSURANCE AND IM NOT SURE THEY WILL DO THE SURGERY, BUT I WANT IT. I WILL BE HAPPY WITH A SIZE 9!N THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION! GOD BLESS YOU
Saturday, November 28th 2009 - 06:15:30 PM
Name: suem
E-mail address: squawenf@cox.net
Comments:Hello from connecticut! Gastric Bypass surgery date was November 24, 2009. I have been home 2 days and it's going okay. A lot of bloating and shoulder discomfort, but my belly feels okay. I'm following the diet, but drinking all that water is difficult at times. If anyone would like to chat with me about this surgery, you can email me at squawenf@cox.net
Friday, November 27th 2009 - 10:50:49 AM
Name: Ginger Albritton
E-mail address: albrittion@centurytel.net
Monday, November 16th 2009 - 07:35:54 AM
Name: Terry Sammons
E-mail address: sunnytls@comcast.net
Comments:You do look amazing. Thanks for the posting of your website. Keep up the great work.! :) Yes it is a struggle but remember you can do it. Thanks again.
Sunday, November 15th 2009 - 10:19:48 AM
Name: peggy perry
E-mail address: rejoyce1879@yahoo.com
Comments:hey you look wonderful i also had the gastric bypass i weighed 331pds i weigh 170pds now im looking for a doctor to remove the skin my ins. wont cover the operation any way keep up the good work you look great
Sunday, November 8th 2009 - 08:42:10 PM
Name: Diane
E-mail address: diane_is_crazy@yahoo.com
Comments:You are amazing. God Bless. :)
Friday, October 30th 2009 - 10:20:08 AM
Name: Mandy
E-mail address: catchers.fwf@googlemail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.friendswithoutfaces.org
Comments:You're doing really well and you should be proud of yourself! My hubby (Steve) has been offered a gastric bypass and he's mulling it over for a little while! I want to support him as much as I can and I'm going to send him your URL when I've posted this!!

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Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 11:31:34 AM
Name: sue ealing
E-mail address: sueealing@sky.com
Comments:I had my gastric bypass 20.06.08 and my honeymoon period is over. I am getting quite scared about the amounts I can now eat, and the slow down of weight loss although I have lost 12 stone. I am seeing a surgeon soon about an 'apronectomy'.
Tuesday, October 13th 2009 - 06:03:16 AM
Name: Ashley Paxson
E-mail address: baby_grl4ever19@yahoo.com
Comments:You are amazing keep up the good work I am currently over 300 pounds and I am only 24 years old. And a mom of a 3 year old.
Saturday, October 10th 2009 - 07:27:55 PM
Name: lori nick
E-mail address: lori1972l@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http:// gastric bypass
Comments:you look wonderful im getting preped for the gastric bypass comming soon just found out my insurance will cover it which is great im so happy i can become normale for the frist time in my life.i weight is between 350-388 i get so depressed at times knowing i have to depend on others to help me change my clothes or use the bathroom i wont to be able to do this my self and i will i have faith.now im just waiting for instructions what to do next now that my insurance is covering it.thank you for sharing the story on your success.
Sunday, September 27th 2009 - 08:02:59 PM
Name: DonnaLori9mer
E-mail address: lorimer7066@comcast.net
Homepage URL: http://comcast.net
Comments:HI, read your journal, it's great how you preserved your weight, awesome. How long did it take you? Iam going to have the gastric bypass surgery soon as I8 finish all the requitured steps. was the milk diet hard? any adive on any part of the process of any part of it. thank you Donna Lorimer
Saturday, September 26th 2009 - 02:55:06 PM
Name: Deborah
E-mail address: DeborahSnipes@aol.com
Comments:Your page is highly motivating and I admire your desire to help others by posting your page. God bless you. Deb
Monday, August 31st 2009 - 05:37:50 PM
Name: Emily Martensen
E-mail address: divinemsem16@yahoo.com
Comments:I too am going in for gastric bypass and I only hope I have the same sucess that you've had. I don't know you but am very proud of you. If you don't give up I won't give up. love emily
Friday, August 28th 2009 - 06:44:01 AM
Name: CONSTANCE GREEN
E-mail address: marie1965@comcast.net
Comments:Congratulations are in order for your dramatic weight loss. Instead of beating yourself up, you should be loving the moment and work as hard as you can to stay in that moment. I am going through what you have already been through and am making strides on losing weight. My highest weight was 358lbs. I refuse to allow myself to get beyond that point. I have never been sick other than the usual cold and i have hypertension, borderline diabetes, hip, knee and leg pain, tired all of the time and all of this is due to my being overweight. So my doctor referred me to someone and i have been going for about 6 weeks and am currently weighing in at 290lbs. I want to get down to a size 11/12 but no smaller. I have recently been hospitalized for cardiac problems, ridiculous. I love me too much to let myself just wallow away and die so you should love yourself also. Be proud of your accomplishments because even though i don't know you personally, i am extremely proud of you because you did what you had to do and you made it. It doesn't matter how far, what matters is that you defied the odds whatever they were and you made it. "PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK FOR A JOB WELL DONE"!
Tuesday, August 18th 2009 - 11:31:48 PM
Name: beverley
E-mail address: yahoomtdue@aol.com
Comments:you look great i was 300 lbs and i am 4 weeks out from haveing gastric bypass ive lost 35 lbs so i cant wait to look like you thats great
Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 01:57:44 PM
Name: traci bradford
E-mail address: bradfordtw255@hotmail.com
Comments:I'm scheduled for gastric bypass in october. I feel better about the situation after your story. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Who knows maybe I'll be able to post my story one day. sincerley, Traci Bradford
Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 06:28:12 PM
Name: evelyn
E-mail address: nadell41@yahoo.com
Comments:hello i am looking into it. You look great it just scares me and don't know what way to go the band or the gastric any advice?
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 - 06:09:24 AM
Name: Ardis Jonmundsdottir
E-mail address: disa1965@live.com
Comments:Hello It is nice to see that someone has had succesful surgery. I am having real hard time since I had my surgery.I have gained a lot of weight again. I have had problems with the iron and have had 2 infusions. I have tried to take my own live, the doctor said to me that I was a complete failure and he didnt know if he wanted to have something to do with me. I am almost at my witch end. I want to loose at least 60 more kilos. But that is the weight I lost after the surgery.Now I have gained 30 kilos. I would love to hear from someone. I need some help. Love Árdís
Thursday, July 30th 2009 - 03:09:54 AM
Name: Latonia Washington
E-mail address: denee0378@yahoo.com
Comments:You look wonderful. I know you feel like a million buck!!
Saturday, July 25th 2009 - 06:12:00 AM
Name: amanda morris
E-mail address: amandamorris27@yahoo.com
Comments:Today I got some papers that I got when I had my surgery and any who ran accross your story and let me say that you are soooooo amazing. I was in the same situation, I weighed 462 at my heavest and when weigh 345. I had when surgery 12/08, I have days that I struggle to keep on going and think to my self that I have lost this much and I am good with amount. Then I start thinking that no I am not settling for that and going to work hard to get the rest of the weight off. Like you said ever after a few years it is still hard and man is it ever, I am sooooooooo glad to run accross your story it will keep me going THANK YOU!!!!!!
Monday, July 6th 2009 - 03:29:57 PM
Name: janice
E-mail address: faceofangel1963@yahoo.com
Comments:hey i came across this looking to find someone to talk to i had the same surgy to i was at 357 and now am at 252 its only been 4 mouths but theres noone who underdtands me or what am really goinging though looking for a online friend to chat with who understands so feel free to email me from someone who knows
Sunday, July 5th 2009 - 11:32:50 PM
Name: sierra
E-mail address: kikibear@aol.com
Comments:wow congrats on your success!!!! that must be such a great feeling and accomplishment!!! i wish you all the best in the future, you should be extremely proud!! :) <3
Sunday, June 28th 2009 - 05:16:34 PM
Name: LeeAnn Bormann
E-mail address: leeann.bormann@gmail.com
Comments:I just had gastric bypass surgery on April 14, 2009. I have had "food" issues however everything is going well for the most part. I was 298.5 in the middle of March 2009,I began my liquid diet 2 weeks prior to the surgery and I was 278.5 on surgery day. I weighed myself this morning and was 240.5! I am down 58 pounds since middle of March and 38 pounds since surgery. I have not felt this good in yeaers and I look forward to saying goodbye to many more pounds! I can't believe how awesome you did on your journey. You must be very proud of yourself. I used to think that this surgery was the "easy" way out however, now that I have been through it, it is definitely not easy. I have days where I wonder why I did this to myself but keep the faith that this is what will save my life (or at least extend it by 20 years)! Hope your life is better now.
Saturday, June 27th 2009 - 06:15:17 AM
Name: mary good
E-mail address: marygood62@yahoo.com
Comments:Very inspirational. I just had my surgery a month ago. I am still navigating what I can and cannot eat. My biggest fear is that the weight won't come off. thanks for your example. MG
Friday, May 22nd 2009 - 12:15:20 PM
Name: Kim
E-mail address: fareastkim@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 19th 2009 - 10:22:37 PM
Name: Coleen DiCesare
E-mail address: cdicesare@roadrunner.com
Comments:What a great job! I can relate,18 mos ago I was 293lbs. now after surgery I'm 180. I feel like a new person, actually I am!!! It was the smartest move I ever made. I'm 61 and I wanted to see my grandchildren grow up.Now Praise God I can!!!!
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 04:07:00 AM
Name: Angel
E-mail address: diamondsaremyfavorite@gmail.com
Comments:Hi, i am very inspried by your story. I am 21 years old and i weight 280 lbs. I am so depressed. I need help I dont know what to do. I would love to find out more about your story. Email me back if you would like.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 07:00:08 PM
Name: margaret sandoval
E-mail address: margarsandov@aol.com
Comments:hi, hey id halp with donations if i could. im not able to as im on disability and barely paying the rent. youve sure been through a lot. i admire your strength though i guess god got you through mostly, right? im 417 lobs. and will be getting gastric bypass surgery soon. im 55 years old and i have a high risk---they say about 70/30 of mortality but im still doing it. if i dont and keep going as i am now, my mortality will be 100% and soon. well i hope and pray you dont regain all the weight you lost. please dont put yourself through that. stay healthy and able to walk and breathe. take care and god bless you. margaret s.
Sunday, April 26th 2009 - 10:27:24 PM
Name: Terri`
E-mail address: tannenadon@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi there - I am really glad to see a site like yours. I am waiting for a call from my surgeon for open Bilopancreatic bypass with duo-switch. I have been on a list in Quebec for just over a year - normally its a seven year wait - so I feel lucky. Thank you for doing this.
Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 05:29:07 PM
Name: charlotte
E-mail address: gingrichchargin@aol.com
Comments:I. to will be having gastricbypass surgery
Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 04:26:41 PM
Name: Kristy
E-mail address: sweetgalme3@aol.com
Comments:I want to tell you congratulations on your success!!! I am currently waiting to see my doctor to talk about the surgery myself...a little scared but excited as well!
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 04:38:06 PM
Name: Capri
Comments:You look great. Hopefully you have been doing well since your last update. God Bless.
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 08:53:08 AM
Name: Jaime P
E-mail address: albeejaimer24@yahoo.com
Comments:I just wanted to tell you that im glad that i was able to see your story. I am at 440lbs right now and i need to do something but i have found the right one. .....question for you....2 of my family members have had the surgry RNY and there poo stinks super bad...i dont know if this is to much to as of you but does your poo stink worse than it did pre surgry
Friday, April 3rd 2009 - 12:06:55 PM
Name: gary martin
E-mail address: babyboygmartin@AOL.COM
Comments:I WILL BE GETTING THE SURGERY ON MONDAY APRIL SIX/ I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON MY SUCCESS. BY THE WAY YOU ARE A VERY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Wednesday, April 1st 2009 - 09:57:00 AM
Name: Dawn Ford
E-mail address: dawnford2002@hotmail.com
Comments:Hello Just read your story, well done. I am having my surgery in June in London. I am scared but I know it will change my life forever. Please can you e-mail me and tell me how much pain you are in after surgery that really scares me. Thanks Dawn
Friday, March 27th 2009 - 12:47:26 AM
Name: Janet Kafer
E-mail address: txturtlemm1@cs.com
Comments:Hello, I am going on 17 yrs with the rny bypass surgery and loss 230lbs . great job!!!!! Janet
Monday, March 23rd 2009 - 05:57:52 PM
Name: Jessica
E-mail address: choirgirlsp2@aol.com
Comments:I don't know how hard it must have been for you at your max weight, but I understand that being overweight really sucks. I am 20 and trying to lose weight so that I can join the Air Force. I am in college and find it very hard to eat healthy, due to the lack of cheap healthy choices in foods. The calculator says that I am obese II. I have been considering alternative methods of lossing weight and stumbled across your page. Congradulations on the weight loss! It is inspiring. I hope to one day be down to 175. It is ten lbs below the max weight for my height and age group for the Air Force. I just hope one day to reach that. Anyways, I just wanted to say Congradulations and even though you are gaining some of your weight back, it is ok, you won't go back to the weight your were, because you know how to stop it from getting that way again.
Saturday, March 21st 2009 - 08:51:41 AM
Name: Mary
E-mail address: m.harpersmith@yahoo.com
Comments:I am so proud of you Sue. I will be getting my surgery in April of 09. Your inspiration has truly encouraged me to fight harder and stay strong. Thank you for your time.
Wednesday, March 11th 2009 - 07:30:40 AM
Name: melanie
E-mail address: mel_dolman@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:i had a gastric bypass oct 2008 i am coming up to losing 5 stone best thing i ever done...my weight loss has slowed down a little ..any suggestions? regards mel
Friday, February 27th 2009 - 07:35:06 AM
Name: Heather Sandoval
E-mail address: hlf19802003@yahoo.com
Comments:I just happened to stumble across your page I am interested in gastric bypass allthough I dont have great insurance. I dont even know how much I weigh anymore because the regular scale doesn't go high enough. I just know I need help. I have 2 kids ages 2 and 4 and and I know that at this weight I can't truly be a great mom. The mom that takes them to the park or for walks and I really want that. So I wanted to sign your guest book and tell you that you look amazing!!!!!!!! And thanks for sharing your story.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 08:43:03 AM
Name: Heidi Denker
E-mail address: chda0619@cableone.net
Comments:WOW!! You look totally amazing!! I am so proud of you and happy for you!! (And I don't even know you.) I am in the process of having the RNY myself. I have gotten through all of the preliminary testing, and now I am just waiting for the insurance approval. The day can't come soon enough for when I know my surgery date. I am hanging in there right now, just taking one day at a time. I am 5' 9" and weigh 302. My dream size is 165. I am praying that I get the same chance that you had and my dream comes true. God Bless You! You are truely an inspiration!!
Saturday, February 14th 2009 - 10:44:26 AM
Name: Mary Etta
E-mail address: mdennis13@sc.rr.com
Comments:Hi I am overweight and my doctor said she will help me with the insurance company to pay for the same surgery as you. You have really inspired me in making plans to go ahead with it. I have a weight goal of 185 right now, I am 368. Hope and prayers are with you in your struggle to continue losing and keep me in your prayers also. Thank you so much for your web sight and I am sorry that I cannot contribute to your need at the moment. Praise God and smile... YOU have achieved so much Mary Etta
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 10:44:57 PM
Name: NICOLE
E-mail address: roselove400@yahoo.com
Comments:i have been trying to have gastro bypass surgery for past 5 years i finaly made up in my mind also i was refered to doctor who handels large patients my current weight is 472.00. you look beautiful!!!.....I hope I can be sucessful like you :)
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 01:08:11 PM
Name: Janite
E-mail address: janite_wicks@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:You dont appear to have any updates in the last few years. I am currently waiting for a consultation appointment for the Gastric by Pass here in the UK and wondering if it really is the solution. I really appreciated your site, the US is always ahead of the UK and I would love to hear from you and have a 'chat'. Janite x x x
Thursday, January 29th 2009 - 06:25:15 AM
Name: ashley p
E-mail address: paxsona@tmail.com
Comments:I just wanted to say your amazing I am 332 lbs at the age of 24 and I have a two year old little boy. I am so scared that one day I won't wake up and my son won't have his mommy. I don't have insurance or I would get the surgery. I just wanted to tell you that you look great!
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 07:56:02 PM
Name: DEBBIE
E-mail address: CRAFTYDOODLE50@AOL.COM
Comments:HI---I'M SO PROUD OF YOU. THIS IS 2009 HAVE YOU KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF. I SURE COULD USE ANY POINTERS. I'M THINKING ABOUT SURGERY, IF MEDICARE WILL PAY FOR IT. HAVE A GOOD DAY. DEBBIE
Sunday, January 11th 2009 - 02:39:16 PM
Name: Michelle Bjorklund
E-mail address: chellebj@cox.net
Comments:Hi, I had gastric bypass 4-6-1996. I noticed you have not posted anything for quite some time. I would like to talk to you and see how you are doing. I got down to 135 and today I weigh 165. I still feel very good about myself and would not change a thing. Please email if you would like to share. Michelle
Sunday, December 28th 2008 - 09:11:42 PM
Name: TERESA PADILLA
E-mail address: THERESA_PADILLA@HOTMAIL.COM
Comments:GREAT STORY. I'M THINKING ABOUT THIS SURGERY AS WELL. BUT I NEED TO GET MENTAL READY, SINCE THIS IS A LIFE CHANGING EVENT.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 08:52:19 AM
Name: Stacy Williams
E-mail address: stacy_willis68@yahoo.com
Comments:I had the surgery almost 2 years ago and it changed my life!!!!!!! I have lost about 110 pounds and am running 1/2 marathons (13.1 miles). I will begin training for a full marathon this week. This surgery saved me from myself and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it. God Bless you for sharing your story with the world!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Sunday, December 7th 2008 - 05:43:12 AM
Name: samatha
E-mail address: surfgirl_11523@hotmail.com
Comments:hi im samatha i was looking at your blog with my mother (katrina) who is considering gastric bypass she struggles with her weight everyday. i am scared for my mum i have heard that there is a 50% chance that she will make it or not and i am scared that i am going to lose my mother i love her so much and i am 16 and i don't want to lose my mum when i am in my teens . i have looked at the imfomation about the gastric bypass and i still don't understand it or how they are going to do it . i said to my mother (katrina) that i didn't want her to do it we are watching a programme about people that want to get gastric bypass and a lady had died because she didn't put her oxygen mask on. this has upset me because my mum wants a gastric bypass and i don't want to lose my mother can u please tell me some more about the gastric bypass and how i can help my mother throw it when she gets it done thank you samatha
Thursday, December 4th 2008 - 01:16:06 AM
Name: Kristina Riffenberg
E-mail address: lil_bounce24@hotmail.com
Comments:I loved going through your website. It was so interesting hearing someone else's story with GBS. My dad had this same surgery in March of 2004 and he lost 245 pounds. It's just really interesting to hear someone else's story. Thank you for sharing with us.
Tuesday, December 2nd 2008 - 10:24:02 PM
Name: Raisa Rodriguez
E-mail address: raisa.rodriguez@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi, my name is Raisa Iam from Miami, Florida and I was looking to find some information on bypass and I saw your story and I must say be brave and you look great I wish I was 158 pounds. Iam 27 and Iam 320 pounds I fill like an car or something bigger but your story gave me hope . Thank you.
Tuesday, December 2nd 2008 - 10:10:26 AM
Name: Tiffany Ryan
E-mail address: tiffany.w.ryan@gmail.com
Comments:I just wanted to congradulate you on a wonderful job. I am taking steps to have the surgery done myself and you have inspired me. I am a single mom of a four year old and at the age of 34 my health is starting the downward spiral. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I hope I can be as successful as you have been.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 03:06:49 AM
Name: TERESA O'NEAL
E-mail address: toneal29@yahoo.com
Comments:I AM WAITING FOR FOR MY FIRST DR.VISIT OR CONSULTATION.I HAVE DONE THE SEMINAR THING AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING THINGS GOING.I AMD 289 AND HAVE GONE FROM THAT TO 290 OVER THE LAST 18 YRS.I GOT UP TO 299 IN COLLEGE AT AGE 30-33 AND HAVE MAINTAINED 246-289 OVER THE LAST 5 YRS.I HAVE TRIED PHEN-PHEN,MEDIFAST,DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE CAMBRIDGE LIQUID DIET,HERBALIFE LIQUID,WEIGHT WATCHERS,DRUGS,FADS AS WELL AS PURGING.I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,HIGH CHOLESTEROL,ACHES AND APINS IN ALL MY JOINTS. I CAN HONESTLY SAY I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MY SURGERY DAY.YOUR AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF US WHO ARE FIGHTING THIS FIGHT.THANK YOU.
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 02:21:52 AM
Name: TERESA O'NEAL
E-mail address: toneal29@yahoo.com
Comments:I AM WAITING FOR FOR MY FIRST DR.VISIT OR CONSULTATION.I HAVE DONE THE SEMINAR THING AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING THINGS GOING.I AMD 289 AND HAVE GONE FROM THAT TO 290 OVER THE LAST 18 YRS.I GOT UP TO 299 IN COLLEGE AT AGE 30-33 AND HAVE MAINTAINED 246-289 OVER THE LAST 5 YRS.I HAVE TRIED PHEN-PHEN,MEDIFAST,DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE CAMBRIDGE LIQUID DIET,HERBALIFE LIQUID,WEIGHT WATCHERS,DRUGS,FADS AS WELL AS PURGING.I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,HIGH CHOLESTEROL,ACHES AND APINS IN ALL MY JOINTS. I CAN HONESTLY SAY I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MY SURGERY DAY.YOUR AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF US WHO ARE FIGHTING THIS FIGHT.THANK YOU.
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 02:21:27 AM
Name: Gloria
E-mail address: glorybye@gmail.com
Comments:Hello, I just want to say-Please please please get back on your eating program or whatever it is you have to do to not gain it back! You are not a failure!!!! You can do it!!!!! I'm considering having the gastric bypass surgery and I want to encourage you because I need encouragement! We have to help each other. So get going and let me know how your doing.
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 07:18:29 PM
Name: turkesha kiotta stanback
E-mail address: turkeshastanback@yahoo.com
Comments:you look wonderful keep your head up because girl you look good!!!!
Thursday, November 6th 2008 - 07:54:58 PM
Name: Emilio Arana
E-mail address: earana@medtravelcr.com
Homepage URL: http://medtravelcr.com
Comments:Hello ; My name is Emilio Arana and I am the C.E.O. for MedTravel Costa Rica, a medical tourism company based in Costa Rica with offices in the US and in the UK. We have a wide associates network working only with the best professionals and world class infrastructure regarding hospitals, clinics, recovery centers and hotels but still we are looking forward to expand our network and as of what I have read so far in your website, I consider that My Gastric Bypass would find very convenient joining us, so please give me call in order to discuss the benefits that would be achieved by both sides and assist you with any inquiry that you might have. Best Regards,  Emilio Arana M.  General Manager MedTravel Costa Rica   Earana@MedTravelCR.com 1-866-537-8821 (786) 376-8479 www.MedTravelCR.com
Wednesday, November 5th 2008 - 10:19:13 AM
Name: ann
Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - 09:26:18 PM
Name: Pam
E-mail address: pam_thomson2000@yahoo.com
Comments:I am 43 and almost 500lbs now and i have never been so sick and depressed i get out of bed to eat anything else takes to much out of me i am thinking on the gastric bypass.
Tuesday, October 21st 2008 - 07:28:17 PM
Name: IRMA MACHADO
E-mail address: IMACHADO7925@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Comments:MY NAME IS IRMA I HAD MY GASTRIC BY PASS OCTOBER 2004 STARTED WITH MY WEIGHT AND DOWN TO 158 AND MAINTAINED 165 NOW I AM 188 ANYONE OUTH THERE SOME HELP OR SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 04:39:10 PM
Name: Jennifer Reisinger
E-mail address: peacefulgem@msn.com
Homepage URL: http://myspace.com/peacefulgem
Comments:You are such an amazing inspiration! I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate your sharing of your journey with the world. I was afraid of getting surgery but after rooting around your site a lot recently I am not afraid anymore. As a matter of fact, I am really excited about the chance of a new life. My highest weight was around 450 and right now I'm around 430 and, as you know, life at this weight is really difficult. Once again, thank you so very much for sharing your story and God bless you!
Thursday, October 16th 2008 - 05:14:42 PM
Name: Stella
E-mail address: themortongang@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:Teo weeks post op, sick of soup, but you are an inspiration. Keep it up
Tuesday, October 14th 2008 - 02:21:17 PM
Name: Sheila Robbins
E-mail address: Sheila.Robbins@dfdp.mod.uk
Comments:I have just had a Gastric Bypass, so very interested in your journey
Tuesday, October 14th 2008 - 04:25:58 AM
Name: Chad
E-mail address: no1soxfan4life@aol.com
Comments:Hi, My name is Chad and I am 31 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter that love me very much. I currently am weighing in at right around 400 lbs. I am considering gastric because I work with troubled teens and I cant keep up with them. I try to play sports with them and I can barely move for the next week. I am at the age now where all Im thinking about is being there for my daughter when she graduates College and when she gets married. I just want to say that Reading your webpage today 10/04/08 I was touched and moved by the story I read. My wife tells me that she is scared about Gastric and worried about all the negitive things she has heard. I am trying to figure out if I should go ahead and start the process. If you have the time or any words of ecouragement please feel free to shoot me an email. Thank you and good luck with your struggle.
Saturday, October 4th 2008 - 09:34:18 AM
Name: guadalupe
E-mail address: gfrancese50@hotmail.com
Comments:Good luck keeping your weight off. I know how difficult it is and sometimes discouraging. You have done so well. GREAT. I am planning on getting the lap-band procedure. Trying to get a reliable doctor is the point I am in. Well good luck with your journey! Talk to you soon.
Tuesday, September 30th 2008 - 11:58:35 AM
Name: Carolyn
E-mail address: CHanes318@aol.com
Comments:Hi, My sister Shelia has the surgery on Dec, 28, 2005. She recently begaib having some problems with her Esopagus needing to be dialated. It all went down hill from there. She is in critical condition. Did you ever have a probolem with that. Just curious. You look great. Good luck. Carolyn Hanes
Monday, September 29th 2008 - 11:16:39 AM
Name: Kim R
E-mail address: kimba88_2000@yahoo.com
Comments:i am interested in interviewing you for a school paper I am doing on Gastric Bypass surgery. I am in a program right now and I am thinking of having the surgery in 01/09. Please get back to me with your answer. Thanks for your time and GREAT JOB!!! Kim
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 09:01:15 AM
Name: Holly Clark
E-mail address: harlee_69@hotmail.com
Comments:WOW!!! I hope that you are very proud of yourself for what you have accomplished. I am hopefully going to be having the surgery myself soon. I only hope that I will be able to do as well as you. It has been a very long year in waiting. Well thank you for being an inspiration. Holly Clark
Sunday, September 21st 2008 - 03:23:41 PM
Name: Alison Lovell
E-mail address: AliRuss79@aol.com
Comments:I'm considering the surgery. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Saturday, September 20th 2008 - 06:20:09 AM
Name: Debbie
E-mail address: mutzangel@aol.com
Comments:I am going for my gastric bypass on Sept. 30th and I am scared to death, by I have to do it for my health. I am 4 foot 10 inches tall and weight 211 lbs. I just hope that I do as good as you have. I have to tell you that you look wonderful.
Thursday, September 18th 2008 - 04:38:04 PM
Name: Crystal
E-mail address: cnewman342002@hotmail.com
Comments:Hello I find your page very helpful. Keep up the good work and don't let a few pounds get you down. Keep your chin up and keep on moving and never say never. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teen I am 40 now and still struggling, but I keep moving and keep going everyday. I am only 5 foot 0 and I have asthma and a hypoactive thyroid with high cholesteral and three blown disc in my back from my weight. If I don't do something now I will be dead before I see 50. So I am looking into this Gastric Bypass surgery. Thank you for putting your story on here.
Wednesday, September 17th 2008 - 06:28:25 PM
Name: Emilie
E-mail address: Auntieemg@verizon.net
Comments:i really like your web page and i am having surgery in about 3 weeks go thanks for all your info emilie
Wednesday, September 17th 2008 - 04:54:57 PM
Name: Cody Rainer
E-mail address: sailormom62@yahoo.com
Comments:Hi, I too have been a gastric bypass success. It will be 2 yrs post op on Nov. 14th of this year. I went from 290lbs down to 153 lbs. I since have put about 20 or so lbs on but still doing great. It was a long and hard first yr for me after my surgery. I had some difficulties. But I'm doing good now. I am scared to death of gaining my weight back though. I just need to start going to my meetings. Congrats and good luck in the future at keeping your weight off too. Sincerely, Cody
Saturday, September 13th 2008 - 07:53:52 PM
Name: Brenda Doughty
E-mail address: benbedoughty@yahoo.com
Comments:My husband and I are are just beginning our journey. We have an appt with our surgeon Sept. 26th,
Saturday, September 13th 2008 - 07:16:48 PM
Name: stacy
E-mail address: stacy094@centrutyel.net
Comments:I looked gastric bypass up, and found ur story. Very touching. I am 5 ft. 2 in. and weight about 295. Extremely overweight. I am only 29 years old, I have 4 children and feel trapped in this body. I love life but these days can not enjoy it very much. I have tried many different diets, but to my disappointment, no prevail. I stay depressed over it and hope someday to be walking in ur shoes. I really admire people who have the courage to actually get this done. sincerely, Stacy Fortenberry Starks, LA.
Thursday, September 11th 2008 - 06:50:39 PM
Name: Kim Gibbler
E-mail address: Pleasurel1@yahoo.com
Comments:I just wanted to say congratulations. I am 260 pounds but a year ago I weighed 341 pounds. I have been dieting and excercising and for the last 3 months have been at a stand still. I am debating having this surgery but Im afraid of the side effects. You look great. Keep up the good work. Kim
Wednesday, September 10th 2008 - 03:40:18 PM
Name: Dawn Marie Hveen
E-mail address: frankiedawnmarie@hotmail.com
Comments:Hello, my name is Dawn Marie Hveen and I am interested in seeing how you are doing now. My husband and I had the gastric bypass surgery and don't feel it in the cure to morbid obesity. I had mine on 9-10-99 at 398lbs and gained almost all the weight within 3 years. I went up and down for many years and now I am doing I realize the only tool I was missing was Faith. Please email us if your interested in knowing our story frankiedawnmarie@hotmail.com God Bless
Tuesday, September 9th 2008 - 01:50:33 PM
Name: D
E-mail address: diva_jones2801@yahoo.com
Comments:Thanks so much regarding the site it actually has helped me make my mind up to do this! Thanks again! Im so glad your site made me feel like this is the right thing to do!
Saturday, September 6th 2008 - 10:52:18 PM
Name: charlesetta mcnair
E-mail address: chaseta1@yahoo.com
Friday, August 29th 2008 - 06:54:56 PM
Name: Lady Di
E-mail address: dianne.m.daniels@gmail.com
Comments:I absolutely LOVE your site - it's one of the most informative and relatable of all those I've seen featuring GB patients and info. I am in the preliminary stages of appointments for my possible GB - I'm a type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, heart issues, and approx 120 lbs overweight. I now weigh 260 and would like to be at about 140. Thanks so much for posting this info - I hope to do one myself one day!
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 01:28:43 PM
Name: Tonia hoskins
E-mail address: sissy2458@aol.com
Comments:I'm having the surgery on Sep.11 08 I hope I do as well as you I think I will.. but a bit nerves..I'm about 150 over weight and i cant play with my children out side i run out of breath. and my knee needs to be replaced so I'm hoping this will help with some of the problems that i have and i know i'm going to have to do what i have to... I'm glad they found a tool that will work for us .I'v been fighting so long to get under 300lbs and i lost the fight every time fingers crossed.. This will work..Im so glad it worked for you you look great....thanks Tonia
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 07:43:27 AM
Name: Denise
E-mail address: denisecm43@yahoo.com
Comments:I am starting the slow process of obtain surgery. I am looking forward to it and I know I will feel much better!
Monday, August 18th 2008 - 10:33:14 PM
Name: Kim Maki
E-mail address: macky@mackyplanet.com
Homepage URL: http://www.mackyplanet.com
Comments:Good site I enjoyed it. I have lost -111lbs in 9 months and hope I hang in as well as you! Best wishes! Ms Macky
Tuesday, August 12th 2008 - 04:21:30 AM
Name: Mallory Harrington
E-mail address: angelicfate@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.myspace.com/redheadwench
Comments:I am looking into the gastric bypass surgery and am not sure if this is something i want to persue.
Sunday, August 10th 2008 - 03:24:41 PM
Name: Spencer
Comments:hi and congratulations !!!! Enjoy your life
Sunday, August 10th 2008 - 11:00:30 AM
Name: Donna Pilott
E-mail address: donna_ms_girl@yahoo.com
Comments:i read your story about your gastric bypass, i found it to be very uplifting, and to know that you have come so far and how well you have done , im on my way to having gastris bypass done myself i just hope i do as well as you have
Friday, August 8th 2008 - 09:03:48 PM
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