I dont know if you ever check this but I have to ask couse honestly you look great did you need to get any work and if so do you have anyone you would recomend??

I understand totally I am in the same boat. Starting to gain a few pounds, having vitamin issues and feel like I did before surgery. Just dragging! I too could use the support!

Okay, this is a big step. I've really stepped too far away from the post-op community, and I've had NO contact with other patients and support for a year and a half. I'm not taking good care of myself and I'm noticing it. I think I've even gained a few pounds, as some of my clothing is tight. I'm making a concerted effort to get back on track and begin using my tool again and for a the past week I've done very well (okay, except for drinking enough water) but I really would like to get back involved with my gastric bypass community again. Please email and say hello! Sharon

Congratulations Calvin! I didn't know this surgery date "message board" even existed. I rarely get on OH anymore! In fact, I need to figure out how to change my picture! I've lsot 143 lbs since that picture!!!! .......I miss the communciation we used to have between surgery buddies! .....Hope this finds you healthy and still loving life! Joyce in Phoenix!

I would like to know if anyone has had a similar experience. When the stapes used to close my bypass incision were removed and the surgeon helped me to a sitting position the entire wound opened. I was rushed back to surgery and to hold the wound together a screen similar to that used in hernia surgery was used. Now there is a spot mid point in the incision scar where a strand of the screen is continually emerging as if it is being pushed out. It is one strand only and it breaks off very easily but continues to work its way out. Has anyone out there had such an experience or heard of anyone else. I did go back to the surgeon once but of course at that time there was no strand for him to see or feel. I am sure I will go back again but wanted to check here first to see if I got any response.