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Sept 24, 2002
Updated October 22,2002
Post-op Success
and a little disappointment too.
September 24, 2002
Well, I know it has been some time since I last wrote.
I have been having a lot of health problems and I won't bore you
with that but I haven't felt like writing anything for a while.
I will attempt to update you on my weight loss and my health
in general today and hopefully again soon.
I weighed 322 pounds in June 2001 which I
had gained at a rate of about 10 pounds per year.
I am now down to 162 pounds at last Dr visit and feel a lot lighter.
I do have digestive problems and I am not able to eat much at all.
I have diverticulosis and also a recurring hiatal hernia.
I had my hiatal hernia repaired on August 29, 2001 during
my laporascopic Ruen-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
However, it had returned by April 2002 and
I was hospitalized for dehydration, which is also a danger
after this type of surgery.
I have since then been taking some new medicines
and drinking lots of water.
I have been through quite a bit, most recently being
a tumor on my left hip was removed last Tuesday September 17
Thank God it was a non-malignant lipoma,
which I have throughout my body.
I found this out yesterday at my surgeon's office.
I go in Friday to have my stitches removed and
then my surgeon will set up a date for my next surgery
I have a hernia in or near my belly button, which is causing me discomfort
and needs repaiired. Therefore, I will be having this done soon..
Then I have to see an Orthopedic Surgeon about my left hip.
Yesterday I also had xrays of both hips, both knees,
my neck and low back along with 6 different blood panels to test for
whatever is going on with me..
I pray they can find out and help me to feel better.
I know I have Fibromyalgia and Osteo Arthritis,
along with Asthma, COPD, heart problems and the diverticulosis.
I have been having quite a bit of pain so I want to get to the bottom of this
I am not able to be online for too long,
so I will be writing more as soon as I am able.
I hope it doesn't take as long as it did this time to update you all.
Please remember I am a Survivor and
will continue to survive as long as the Good Lord lets me..
Praise the Lord. I don't have cancer. !!!
AND NOW THE PROOF!!
Before at 322 pounds in June 2001 and After at 175 pounds in July, 2002
And still losing!
Thank you Lady Maryellen for framing my pictures.
Great job and they match too.
Here is me in September 2002 at 162 pounds
Look at me now!!
I am 16images/0 pounds lighter
