New to this Board!
Hi all:
My name is Mike and I had my surgery (Open RNY) on March 8,2004 in Middlesex Hospital in Middletown,CT. My surgeon is Dr. Jonathan Aranow of Middletown,CT. I met fellow member Maureen (Reenie B.) in the hospital while doing our post-op hall walking. She had her surgery on the same day with the same surgeon and has been a great source of support for me since surgery. Maureen has been very enthusiastic about the encouragement she has recieved from the people who post on this board which encouraged me to join in.
A little about me: I weighed in at 354 lbs. at my first visit to the surgeon's office in October of 2003. I lost about 30 lbs. before surgery. I now weigh 229 lbs. for a total weight loss of 125 lbs. I am now 10 lbs. short of my surgeon's "Goal Weight" of 219 lbs. My personal goal is to get down below 200 lbs. although I will not be too unhappy if I don't get there because I feel great. My blood pressure is now normal and I have put my C_Pap machine into cold storage as my sleep apnea is no longer an issue. I have had no serious complications and feel like my life has been returned to me.
The only down-side for me so far, and this may seem like ungrateful whining, is that I haven't run into any foods which seem to bother me!! There are things, like pizza which make me a little uncomfortable, but I haven't found anything that stops me cold. I have had no "Dumping Synrome" or any other serious side-effects. I would actually be a lot happier if something made me sick so that I might find it easier to control "binging"!! I'm terrified that after all of this re-arranging of my insides, that I will go back to my old ways and find failure one more time!! I hope that you good people will allow me to vent at you from time to time and lean on you all. I will certainly try to support you in your struggles.
Take care and be well..... Mike
Hi Mike,
Welcome to the bunch. I think we're a pretty supportive group of people and it's really nice to have a group of people who are going through exactly what you are at the same time and can relate.
I absolutely adore Reenie. She's one of the most supportive and warm people I've ever come across. You couldn't have found a better hall walking buddy.
Connie
Welcome Mike! So happy you joined us and glad Maureen pointed you our way!
I feel as you do somewhat about the eating. I do dump, but even with dumping, I can eat plenty of things that don't make me sick that can stall me. So I guess just because I do dump on some things doesn't mean I feel any less neurotic about it. I have had days where I wanted to eat all day long. Thankfully they were transient...but scarey nonetheless!
Dina
Mike,
Welcome to this group we call the marchers!!!! Were all here for each other and glad when someone feels comfortable enough to vent and lean on each other for support. Vent away, just dont forget to share your joy and triumphs with us. We love that too. I, like you, am one who can eat just about anything. I do dump and hate the feeling but agree it helps keep things in perspective once in awhile. I think we all live in at least a little fear of the past and the vicious yo yo cycle. I know we have to purpose and plan for success or we will be sabotaged. You have done wonderful and have many things to celebrate. Congratulations and keep focused as you move forward. Janelle
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