Chronicle of Rose Ann's Duodenal Switch Surgery
September 12, 2003
 

Rose Ann photographed on the day before we left for her surgery September 12, 2003, at Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN. Valentine Day, February 14, 2004.
My Valentine has lost 88 pounds.
March 21, 2004. Sunday, after church, 101 lbs. gone. She's wearing a skirt for the first time in 16 years.
May 7, 2004 -- Eight months now and 120 lbs less. Lookin' and feelin' good. June 13, 2004 -- She's ready to ride, down 134 lbs., if only her feet would touch the peddles on this huge "hog." June 20, 2004 -- Lighter than air! 137 lbs. less, Rose Ann, WB6JQL and Rod, KI4DSI, flying high above in the Buckeye Powered Parachute. (Click for more Pictures)

July 4, 2004 -- It's Independence Day. Rose Ann has lost 140 lbs. She is half way through chemo treatments also. August 30, 2004 -- Now she's half the woman she used to be having lost 156 lbs. December 25, 2004 -- St. Nick is jealous. Rose Ann has lost 187 lbs. and is a svelte 125 lbs.
 
March 22, 2005 -- Chemo and radiation all finished with192 lbs gone and  feeling great at 120 lbs. It's a whole new life. July 20, 2005 -- 23 months later and  at my ideal weight at 4'10". I've lost 200 lbs. and weigh 112 lbs. Thanks for everyone's prayers and support.  

 
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