Surgiversary today!
Good Morning Maysters: I can't believe this day is here. I am absolutely ecstatic to have a whole new me. I was at a reception yesterday and saw many people who I haven't seen since before surgery. Its amazing that I have to tell them who I am and then I get to watch their faces as the realization sets in. 
Things have gone extremely well for me and I feel very proud to be a little under goal (at least my original goal for myself) in just a year.
1. Surgery date/type of surgery: May 10, 2006/LAP RNY
2. Highest weight/date: 293 /Dec. 2004/ BMI 57.2
3. Starting weight/BMI: 270/52.7
4. Starting clothing size/shoe size:24-26/8 WW+++ (I have lots of foot issues with water retention)
5. Current weight/BMI: 122/23.8
6. Current clothing size/shoe size: Usually 2/7.5/WW
7. Pounds/inches lost: 171/109 (Inches are since just before surgery, not highest and include bust, waist, abdomen, hips, thighs and arms)
8. Goal weight/BMI: 124/24.2
9. Pounds to goal weight: -2
10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery: cholesterol issues, blood pressure (almost resolved), and blood sugar
11. First wow moment after surgery: Flying more comfortably I think. I travel frequently. Planes are actually pleasant now.
12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: Fitting into a size 0 at Ann Taylor!! How amazing is that?? 
13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: Spending 12 hours at Disneyland, feeling great at the end and keeping up with a 7 year old. So cool. 
14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: Stairs, amusement parks
15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: Shopping at great stores like Ann Taylor.
16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: More shopping - I just wish the funds could keep up.
17. What did you wish that you knew before surgery that you know now? I was really prepared. Can't think of anything.
18. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? The relatively few problems I've had and my ability to eat pretty much anything.
19. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? Not one.
20. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? No. I pretty much followed all the rules and doing pretty well with exercise despite my rhuematoid arthritis.
21. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? Way more confidence. I speak in front of people a lot and although I always pretty much felt comfortable, now I feel like I look OK too. The changes are definitely for the good.
22. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? Losing weight. I don't dump and I haven't felt at all bad since about month 4. I used to have lots of nausea, but never vommitted.
23. What has been the hardest thing since surgery? I eat out a lot. This can be very hard as I go very nice places.
24. What remains a struggle for you? #1 is chocolate. I don't dump so its a problem. Also see #23.
25. Do you drink with meals? Only enough to take meds and vitamins.
26. Do you drink carbonated beverages? Never.
27. Do you drink alcohol? Just had some for the 1st time. I will probably have occasional drinks now.
28. Do you intake protein supplements? If so, how much per day. Yes, I have a drink every morning with about 30 grams.
29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? Hubby is very supportive and proud of me.
30. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family? They are just proud of me.
31. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your friends? Same.
32. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your coworkers? No real effect. I started a new position with the same school district last July.
33. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Hang in there and follow your surgeons advice. Get help when you need it.
34. What is your favorite forum on OH? (Hint, hint) May 2005 and California
35. Who has inspired you in your journey the most? Is it someone who know who has had the surgery? Is it someone's profile that you track? Is it someone from your local support group? My husband and friends have kept me going and I have a cousing and some friends who had the surgery and have been a great inspiration.
I guess thats about it. I haven't posted much, but I have been lurking around for a long time.
The ease of travelling and the size 2 are by far the greatest things for me. I just can't believe it. I can't wait to read more of your one year stories. All the best to all of my fellow Maysters.
Patty Taylor
Things have gone extremely well for me and I feel very proud to be a little under goal (at least my original goal for myself) in just a year.
1. Surgery date/type of surgery: May 10, 2006/LAP RNY
2. Highest weight/date: 293 /Dec. 2004/ BMI 57.2
3. Starting weight/BMI: 270/52.7
4. Starting clothing size/shoe size:24-26/8 WW+++ (I have lots of foot issues with water retention)
5. Current weight/BMI: 122/23.8
6. Current clothing size/shoe size: Usually 2/7.5/WW
7. Pounds/inches lost: 171/109 (Inches are since just before surgery, not highest and include bust, waist, abdomen, hips, thighs and arms)
8. Goal weight/BMI: 124/24.2
9. Pounds to goal weight: -2
10. Medical issues that have resolved because of the surgery: cholesterol issues, blood pressure (almost resolved), and blood sugar
11. First wow moment after surgery: Flying more comfortably I think. I travel frequently. Planes are actually pleasant now.
12. Best overall wow moment after surgery: Fitting into a size 0 at Ann Taylor!! How amazing is that??
13. Most recent wow moment after surgery: Spending 12 hours at Disneyland, feeling great at the end and keeping up with a 7 year old. So cool.
14. Things that you can do now that you couldn't a year ago: Stairs, amusement parks
15. Things that you never thought you'd be doing that you are doing now: Shopping at great stores like Ann Taylor.
16. Things that you want to do in the future now that you are able: More shopping - I just wish the funds could keep up.
17. What did you wish that you knew before surgery that you know now? I was really prepared. Can't think of anything.
18. What has surprised you the most since your surgery? The relatively few problems I've had and my ability to eat pretty much anything.
19. Do you have any regrets since your surgery? Not one.
20. Any things that you wish you would have done differently during your post-op journey? No. I pretty much followed all the rules and doing pretty well with exercise despite my rhuematoid arthritis.
21. Besides the change in size, what other changes have you seen in yourself? Are the changes for the good or bad? Way more confidence. I speak in front of people a lot and although I always pretty much felt comfortable, now I feel like I look OK too. The changes are definitely for the good.
22. What has been the easiest thing since surgery? Losing weight. I don't dump and I haven't felt at all bad since about month 4. I used to have lots of nausea, but never vommitted.
23. What has been the hardest thing since surgery? I eat out a lot. This can be very hard as I go very nice places.
24. What remains a struggle for you? #1 is chocolate. I don't dump so its a problem. Also see #23.
25. Do you drink with meals? Only enough to take meds and vitamins.
26. Do you drink carbonated beverages? Never.
27. Do you drink alcohol? Just had some for the 1st time. I will probably have occasional drinks now.
28. Do you intake protein supplements? If so, how much per day. Yes, I have a drink every morning with about 30 grams.
29. How has the surgery effected your relationship with spouse or significant other? Hubby is very supportive and proud of me.
30. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your family? They are just proud of me.
31. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your friends? Same.
32. How has the surgery effected your relationship with your coworkers? No real effect. I started a new position with the same school district last July.
33. If you could pass along advice "been there, done that" to pre-ops, what advice would it be? Hang in there and follow your surgeons advice. Get help when you need it.
34. What is your favorite forum on OH? (Hint, hint) May 2005 and California
35. Who has inspired you in your journey the most? Is it someone who know who has had the surgery? Is it someone's profile that you track? Is it someone from your local support group? My husband and friends have kept me going and I have a cousing and some friends who had the surgery and have been a great inspiration.
I guess thats about it. I haven't posted much, but I have been lurking around for a long time.
The ease of travelling and the size 2 are by far the greatest things for me. I just can't believe it. I can't wait to read more of your one year stories. All the best to all of my fellow Maysters.
Patty Taylor 
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