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Jerri Calvert commented on Brad Garland's blog post 'My 2-year anniversary from GB'

Brad, thanks for the candidly honest blog about your experience with GB. I think one thing the newbies could learn is...you can gain weight back. and it's not too hard. I haven't gained, but certainly haven't lost in a WHILE. anyway, kudos to you fo…

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At 1:24pm on November 3, 2008, Norma Henderson said…: Hi Jerri.... Thank you for the comment! I am feeling so much better. This last surgery they did October 8th went great. They finally fixed the problems and I am eating now almost like a normal human again. haha.... well small portions but you know what I mean.... just being able to eat and drink without feeling sick is a huge plus.... I should be back to work on Nov 17th... finally and I am ready to get back. Now that I'm feeling pretty decent again I'm bored and wanting to get back to my normal life.
How are you doing? Write me back and let me know how things are going.
Norma

At 11:37pm on April 27, 2008, Enel Wise-Mitchell said…: Hi, Jerri
I am only five feet. I wish I could have been a little taller but I am okay with it. I have a trainer at Elmwood fitness center. I participated in the biggest loser program there and I lost 7 pound in 11 weeks. If you would like I can try and scan my work out sheets to you.Also, the ball is good to work the mid area. I have alot of skin there so I am lifting weights twice a week. 45 mins, five to six days of cardio will help alot. Now I am walking 4 miles 4 days a week and going to the gym five to six days at night. Hopefully I lost some more weight. I do not weigh myself . I do not like scales. I see a little difference in my jeans.

At 9:52am on April 27, 2008, Enel Wise-Mitchell said…: Correction on last comment.
People who are short and overweight have a harder time with losing weight with the surgery according to stats.

At 9:21am on April 27, 2008, Enel Wise-Mitchell said…: Hi, Jerri
You look really good before and after. I notice that my weight started slowing down around 9 months after surgery. What makes it hard is that you can start eating what you want in small amounts. I am still trying to lose weight (50 pounds). Sometimes I will go back to my atkins drinks for a few days to retrain my myself. I feel as if this weight loss thing is mental. The surgery helped me alot because I was losing my vision from Pseudotumor Cerebri ( false tumor on the brain). Now when I see my doctor he tells me that my weight is not moving fast enough. Then he turns around to tell me that stats show that people who are over weight that get the surgery have a harder time with loss weight. At first I was very upset then I realize I lost 100 pound and I feel really good. I can do so much now. I am some what happy with my self I feel as if I need to continue to work on my weight.(sorry for venting). I thought about developing a support group here in New Orleans for people who had the surgery and is having a hard time with losing more weight. I am really into fitness. Do you workout?

At 11:20am on April 11, 2008, Elena said…: Thanks Jerri! I'm trying so hard to stay positive. My Doctors are all stumped as to why all these things happened to me, but I can't dwell on the "why", I just have to push on through! I am naturally a strong woman - in every sense of the word, so I just need to keep reminding myself of that!
Thanks,
Elena

At 8:49am on April 1, 2008, Jerri Calvert said…: thanks! i feel amazing! I do have lots more energy...just still hate to work out!

At 7:14am on March 31, 2008, Bill Ritchotte said…: Thanks for the comment on the pic! You are an inspiration to me, you look amazing. How are you feeling, I've been loaded with energy, and I'm hoping that continues!

Stay well
Bill

At 6:20pm on February 18, 2008, Elena said…: Thanks for the welcome. I am nervous, but determined! My good friend Bill R. recomended this site. I'm glad he did.

At 4:53pm on December 23, 2007, Brad Garland said…: Hey Jerri, welcome to the community! Feel free to add some photos/videos, blog posts, just about anything you want to do. Oh, and definitely invite some more people to join us!

Thanks!

Brad

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What's your current situation as far as weight loss surgery?

I've had it done

About Me:

Hi everyone! Thanks Brad for creating this site. I'm sure it will be helpful, therapeutic, etc... I had gastric bypass on May 14, 2007. I have lost 90 lbs so far, and would like to lose 60 more! The surgery has been a life-saver for me! I feel so much better, and many of my health issues(high blood pressure, reflux, pain in my joints) are gone. I would love to chat with any of you! Drop me a line!

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depression-help

i am just in a really bad place now. i have lost 115lbs over a year and a half...actually just a year, because i haven't lost a damn pound in 5 or 6 months. The reason i am depressed, is that it is all self inflicted. I can't believe I went through everything and still haven't achieved my goal weight. I feel like a complete and utter failure.....just like always. i don't really know what i'm looking for....i have a wonderful, supportive husband, i have a great job...an essentially good life, but… Continue

Posted on October 20, 2008 at 11:49pm — 3 Comments

100 lbs gone

well, the day has finally arrived. I have lost 100 lbs as of this morning....and it is my 9 month anniversary from surgery. What a great anniversary and valentine's gift. I can't say enough great things about gastric bypass surgery. I had a wonderful life before, but it is even better now! Thanks again Brad for starting this website and being so candid with your journey before on your other site.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!

Posted on February 14, 2008 at 3:03pm — 1 Comment

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