Congratulations on Onederland -- yeah!!!!! And it's so great to know
that you'll not be seeing the 200's again -- this time it's for
good. Enjoy!

--- In drjoyavsg@yahoogroups.com, "Betty Pauley" <bpauley@...> wrote:
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> Well, this morning my digital scale hit the number I've been
longing for 199.5! I had the gastric sleeve on July 11 in PV. The
surgery couldn't have went better. I started my journey at 264 back
in March of this year. I was below 250 when I actually had the
surgery, thanks to strict adherence to the Pre-Diet regimen. I have
had issues with Acid Reflux and am still dealing with those and
learning to live with it and manage it. Would I do it again YES, it
has given my my life back and hope for a much longer future that is
diabetes free, easier on my painful joints, and my blood pressure is
now within normal ranges. I am on half the dosage of BP medication
that I was before surgery, and by the time I reach my goal, hope to
be off of it completely.
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> I'll take acid reflux over diabetes, hip replacement surgery and
the increased risk of stroke and heart disease any day.
> Betty Pauley, Columbia MO.
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