What Do You Think, Was it Worth It?

Hello Fellow Posties, I was wondering how many of us are doing now? We dont seem to post too much and I know that this is most likely attributed to our new lives and how good we feel! I have noticed personally that life is so much more vibrant and I look forward to each and every day. This surgery is such a gift, a true blessing. I have noticed though that appetites do return and our tolerances increase as do our pouch capacities. I was wondering how many of us have noticed this also and how they are dealing with these changes? Are you where you want to be and how your journeys are progressing, is it what you had hoped for? I look forward to hearing from all of you and hope that your journeys are all going well! Hugs, Heather April 3, 2003, Lap RNY 375/195/???

Yes, I would do this again in a heartbeat!!!!! Congrats on your sucess!! I have successfuly lost 120 pounds and I too am begining on the next step of this wonderful journey, plastic surgery... breast reduction, abdomoplasty, and hernia repair, I see the ps surgeon next week. After the wls I said I was so thankful to get it I didnt think I would be interested in plastic surgery...well my whole life has opened up and so many changes all for the good, that I changed my mind, lol im ready for this step. All of my comorbids are gone, I feel like a teenager again and Im 44. I never had any complications, or dumping, Thank God!!! I still eat small amounts and have learned to eat better choices of food, and Im ok with only 1 bit of cookie or candy bar, Im in control. I weigh everyday and track on fitday, so this will always be first and formost for the rest of my life, I try to be extreemly concious of everything I put in my mouth, I dont EVER want to be SMO again. Good luck to you too on your journey, and God bless you too!! Rosemary April,24,03 open rny 300/180

Hello Rosemary, Congratulations to you as well on your huge success!! It truly is exciting to watch the transformation. Photos are always a huge shock to me, the fact I have extra space on the chair for my purse when I sit, the bed doesnt creak when I sit down on it, and I love crossing my legs. It really is the simple things isnt it?! LOL Please keep in touch and let me know how your plastic surgery journey progresses and again, CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done!!!

Hi, Yes I must say it was worth it. I have lost 100 lbs. and am stuck there, tho I'd like to lose 30-40 more. If I don't, I can live with it, but I've been stuck since January and while inches are dropping, lbs are not. I've had some dumping, and had to have my gall bladder removed, but nothing serious. I wish I had done this 15 years ago! Just recently I noticed that I can eat more than previously, but still dump when I eat beef or chicken that isn't very soft. I wish I had as much control as many people appear to have on the boards here, but I still have my sweet tooth and unfortunately, sugar doesn't bother me. However, this tool is definitely a big step forward from what used to be, in that I can control the amounts, and my ice cream addiction is gone. How great is it to wear regular sizes and how overwhelming are the choices in stores? I went to Parisian and had to leave, I found the clothing selection so overwhelming. That's a good problem to have. I fit in seats, my knees don't hurt, I can wear a color on my bottom half that isn't black! Just a few of the many benefits.

Hello Jackie, I think we do develope a few eccentricites that are as unique as we are, in regard to food, habits, etc. I have not been an angel myself when it comes to diet and exercise, but I try to be as good as possible and allow myself a few small pleasures here and there, just not all the time. Clothing options have definately opened up and Im loving it and hating it at the same time! I enjoy being able to go into almost any store and having a selection to choose from. I dont bother with Lane Bryant or any of the other plus size stores and my goodness does it feel good, to me they were over priced and poor quality. Were on our way to good health and Im happy to have such wonderful traveling companions on this journey! We are very fortunate to have been given this opportunity and I wish you continued success, youre doing an awesome job!!!! Hugs, Heather

Yes, it was definately worth it. I have so much more energy and stamina the ever before. I've lost 136 and trying desperately to lose more but it's a huge struggle and fight to do that - it just will not come off and stay off it seems. I love being able to shop at regular stores and fitting into seats and everything. I wish I could stop beating myself up though about losing more weight. I know I'm healthier than I've been in a long time and I should be happy. 346/211/??something starting with a "1" at this point!

Worth it and more! I'm at a weight I haven't been at in 18 years! I've lost 147 lbs now. I eat whatever I want, some things i just DON"T want anymore. I love life.. and I love looking at my scar as it shrinks. I hate looking at my "before" pictures... they make me want to cry. I don't like that person she was hiding the real me! I am so glad to be free now. Becky 4/15/03 - BPDS or DS for short 360/213/??

Was this surgery worth it? Heck, YES!! Granted- I still struggle alot, but feel wonderful. I lost 100 ppound but would love to lose 10 more. I had a tummy tuck and lipo on my legs on June 14th and feel as it that will help and be the end results for me. I am still healing and having to take it slow, but I am amazed at how my body now looks. I still struggle with poor self body image, but am working on it. This has been a great thing for me. I love be able to fit into the cool clothes out there. I love feeling tiny when I hug my hubby, or stand near a friend who was smaller than me. This is great and I recommend it to anyone who needs it. I am confused to why a lot more do not consider this an option. This has been my saving grace..........

Are you kidding I would do it again tomorrow. I have went from a size 26 to a 10-12. I'm down 136 pounds and still dropping. Slowly, but still dropping. Even though I had a lot of problems after, i would do it again.

Yes indeed it was worth it!!!I now weigh 105 and I just love it. My outlook of the future has changed and I am no longer depressed. I feel I have an opportunity to see my grandchildren grow up. I am 63 (on the 10th of Nov - Wednesday of this week). I feel better than I have felt in 20 years. I know I am healthier now. I no longer take cholesterol medicine, HBP medicine, arthritis medicine, asthma is gone and joint pain is gone. I walk 3 miles a day and I do reward myself with a bit of candy - only a bit - I have pushed the envelope and dumped but I know how much I can tolerate without dumping. At this stage of my life, I know when I am full and I am so thankful that I can limit my "portions". My self-image is good almost to the point of being obnoxious (only to those who used to make sarcastic remarks about my weight). I even did something I wanted to do as a teenager - I got a tatoo of a rose on my left ankle. My granddaughters say "Oh grandmother, it looks so cool." (How funny). Anyway, it was the very best gift I could ever have given myself. Thank you God for all your blessings for my wonderful family and for all the other blessings. I only hope I can be of service to God and to others. My surgery date was April 11, 2003.