AND THE SURVEY SAYS...

i find that my right hip hurts worse now than when i was heavy--i think i had "cushion" when i slept!!! now i can tell when i have been in bed too long by my hip hurting!!!!

1. Date of surgery 3/1/2004 2. Plastic surgeries performed to date post-WLS: Hernia repair, tummy tuck both 3/1/05 3. Total weight lost (calculate based on lowest weight achieved)170 4. Total weight regained to date from lowest weight achieved none 5. Obesity-related medical issues pre-surgery: hypertension, aches pains 6. Current medical issues: None 7. Are your current medical issues related to WLS? (Answer Yes, No, Not Sure) 8. What can we do to help you? Nothing Im doing great. Thanks for being there when I need advice.

1. 3/23/04 2. None 3. 131 4. about 5 pounds , don't have a scale 6. high Blood pressure, really bad knee and joint pain from arthritis, heart burn, depression and anxiety, 7. not sure 8...keep the board up it's great to check,although I have not been back for some time due to moving from MA to IL ..and I'm a lurker from time to time..

This is a great idea! And it let's us know that having some struggles is normal. 1. Date of Surgery: March 1, 2004 2. Plastic Surgery: Sept 21, 2005 Lower Body Lift. March 3, 2006, Liposuction of outer thighs (saddlebags removed). 3.Lowest weight loss: 120 lbs 4. Regain: 12 pounds 5. Pre-op medical issues: High BP, High Cholesterol, GERD, Sleep Apnea, Anemia 6. Now only taking Prozac for menopause, have low Vitamin D level that is now being treated. 7. Yes 8. Everyone keep posting with your issues! It is so helpful! My surgeon had told me to expect to regain 10% of what I lost after my second year post-op and that has, indeed, occurred because the body has finally adapated to the surgery. BTW-Seeing an eating disorder therapist has help me tremendously. I have trouble getting motivated to exercise. Do you? Hugs, Karen

1. Date of surgery 3/16/04 2. Plastic surgeries performed to date post-WLS Abdominoplasty 8/29/06 3. Total weight lost (calculate based on lowest weight achieved) 132 4. Total weight regained to date from lowest weight achieved 37 5. Obesity-related medical issues pre-surgery High blood pressure, diabeties, hiatle hernia 6. Current medical issues-anemia, high blood pressure 7. Are your current medical issues related to WLS? (Answer Yes, No, Not Sure) yes-anemia 8. What can we do to help you? nothing...I need to remember to take more iron and vitamins and exercise

Hi! It has been a LONG time since I posted, but the email from Reenie B. motivated me! surgery date: 3/10/04 no plastic surgeries, although, I want some!!! I can not afford them. lowest weight lost: 122 lbs (281 to 159) I have gained: 14 lbs, most after baby foot pain was my biggest pre-surgery issue, no others - yet No current medical Issues. I think when you get to the point where you are considering WLS, you know what your options are. I am willing to talk to anyone who is interested in WLS, but I do not pu**** I eat fairly normally now, I have had a baby, Kyle who will be 1 in October. Although I still battle image issues since I gained some from the pregnancy, I am still VERY happy I did this, and try to remember EVERY day how fortunate I am to have this new life. I live in a small amount of fear that I might gain back my weight, especially since I am going through MULTIPLE life/family issues right now, but I am learning to deal with my issues in a more positive light. I have begun walking again, and I am always aware of food, both good and bad. This is an awesome life choice, not right for everyone, but if it is right for you, it is an amazing journey!! Best wishes to any and all....I always welcome questions, commments, and inquiring emails!! Hugs to all my brothers and sisters, even if I am not the best at coming to the boards often!! Cathy - 3/10/04 281-159-173 mom to Abby,4, Kyle 11 mos.

1. 3/8/04 2. panni, hernia repairs (2 times),breast reduction and breast lift. 3. 131 4. 9 pounds up and 8 down 5. hipertention, Hisimoto's disorder (Thyriods), high blood presure,Diabetic,cervical hernial disks, Gerd,mayor depresion,panic att.,Anemia 6.Anemia, mayor depresion,high blood presure, 7. yes 8.Continue giving support to each other here, when we come here and vent our things we help esch other, sometimes we don't want to write something thinking it's not important for us, but when you come here and read it from someone else it's so nice to see and share with others.

1. Date of surgery 3/2/2004 2. Plastic surgeries performed to date post-WLS TT 2/2005 Butt lift 6/2005 3. Total weight lost (calculate based on lowest weight achieved) 127 4. Total weight regained to date from lowest weight achieved 15 5. Obesity-related medical issues pre-surgery Borderline diabetic, serious knee issues (replacement surgery scheduled), plantars facitis, elevated blood pressure, asthma, high cholesterol, sky high triclicerides 6. Current medical issues anemia, hypoglycemia, digenerative disc disease, sciatica, chronic insomnia 7. Are your current medical issues related to WLS? (Answer Yes, No, Not Sure) yes 8. What can we do to help you? Keep coming back here to check in and check up Va

1. Date of surgery: March 25, 2006 2. Plastic surgeries performed to date post-WLS: In the works, nothing yet. 3. Total weight lost (calculate based on lowest weight achieved): 320 4. Total weight regained to date from lowest weight achieved: 5 up and down. Actually am below goal and get yelled at a lot. 5. Obesity-related medical issues pre-surgery: osteoarthritis 6. Current medical issues: Apparently, I have a genetic disorder known as Ehlers-Danlos disorder and the hip that I have had replaced three times (Memorial Day this year it went out and had to be replaced again, it went out again on Labor Day weekend and now I am consulting at the Cleveland clinic and they don't know if I am fixable.) I am having to retire from nursing. So that is why I haven't been around much. I suck. I also have spot on an ovary and have to have a hyst. That also sucks. I didn't want to depress you guys with my woes. I am usually pretty upbeat. I am just trying to get over my own pitty party and learn to live my life from a wheelchair. 7. Are your current medical issues related to WLS? (Answer Yes, No, Not Sure): No! 8. What can we do to help you? : Just be my friends and pray.

It sounds like you are having a really rough time Crystal, with that hip! You have done a great job of losing weight and keeping it off in spite of such challenges. You are indeed in my prayers, both for treatments that will get you on your feet, and for peace and satisfaction with your life, whatever course it takes. Thanks for sharing--none of your report was a downer. I find your attitude inspiring! Joy