I had my Lap RNY on June 8th My starting weight was... 453 lbs Yesterdays weigh in was... 315 lbs Total loss to date is... -138 lbs and still going strong. I had to have an emergency surgery 6 weeks after the initial surgery for a twisted bowel then 3 weeks after that I nearly bled to death from an ulcer in the pouch. The ulcer was caused by taking aspirin daily, so no more aspirin for me ever. I have spent the past 3 years in a wheelchair and was totally dependent on others for all my needs, it feels wonderful to be walking and doing my own thing again. I still need my wheelchair on certain occasions but that is becoming less and less as I lose more weight. I swim and do water aerobic 2 to 3 hours per day for 6 days a week. I am up to swimming 50 laps without being winded and to think just 5 months ago I couldn't walk 5 feet without having to stop and fight for air. My hair is falling out but I don't care. There are wigs and cute hats to help out with this. Everything I have been through is such a small price to pay for the benefits I am reaping from having this surgery. My friends laugh at me a lot of times. I will suddenly discover I can do something or fit in something and I get all excited. They love to be around when this happens and lately it is happening a lot! This past month there have been a lot of tears of joy from both my female and my male friends. We all knew that I wouldn't have been around to see the Holidays this year but the RNY surgery has changed that and I am happy again. I was one of the lucky ones. I never got depressed after my surgery I was up and walking (as much as I could) and laughing all the way through the recovery. I tell everyone about the surgery and the miracle it has been for me. I carry a before and updated after picture with me everywhere I go and show it to anyone who is willing to look. I have been asked many times... "After all you have been through with the added problems, would you choose to have the surgery again if you could do it over?" My reply to this question is "I would most definantly have the RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery again. I do not now nor never have I regreted having the surgery, it has saved my life and allowed me to hold my head high with pride again. I have my life back and each day it only gets better and better." Sorry about the long post, I haven't gotten to post in a while and I think I tried to make up for it. ::Giggles:: How do I get my before and updated after picture on my profile??

Way to go Amy!*!*!*!*!*!*!*! Im so happy for you!

Jackie - I think I've got you beat. June 22nd surgery, 12 weeks out and down only 24 pounds!! I lost the 24 pounds at six weeks and have been on a plateau ever since!

That is so wonderful!!! You have every right to toot your horn!!!! I too will toot your horn for you.... (toot, toot) LeAnn

Hey Guys- June 29th Lap Rny Starting weight at surgery 315lb Today's weight 234lb LOSS of 81 lb. I've been sick with who knows what 3x's already and its only Oct. I'm wondering if your immune system is comprimised by the rapid weight loss. Besides my hair really coming out now, I feel great. I'm dropping sizes too fast to stay up with it. Each new size I buy one pair of jeans that fits and thats it, till I reach goal! Take Care June Bugs, I couldn't do it with out you all! God Bless, Ang