Hi Shelley. How are you doing? I hope your revision went well.

I haven't been here at all in so long and wanted to check in with my Junebug friends.

Lucy

Hi Ginger. This is Lucy. I had my RNY on June 8, 2005.

First two years were great; then struggled a lot. Decided to have a band over bypass. Big mistake! I gained weight with the band. Every time I went out to a restaurant to eat I always had to go and throw up my food. I ate mostly soft foods. I had the band in 2008. I had gained about 110 pounds back from my lowest weight. I was so depressed and put on anti-depressant meds.

I had to come to terms with myself. I started to work out with a trainer and that helped. I made a decision to have a revision surgery - have the band removed and the RNY reversed. I had the DS procedure in late August 2010. I went to San Francisco for it and again it was a self-pay. I had Dr. Rabkin and he is the best.

I still struggle with carbs but at least I am about 50 pounds from my goal. I am happy with my choice of revision and wished I had the DS to start with. My life is still much better than when I initially had the RNY surgery. I am more active and enjoy the clothes I can wear and socializing with people.

WLS is definitely not an easy way out. My brain still needs adjusting to this new lifestyle. My old habits of many years still rears its ugly head.

Happy to hear from you!

Lucy

I know I am guilty of not coming on the website for a long time and not posting anything.  I was trying to live life, then going through complications, then going through more complications and now, going through complications again.  I won't go into details if no one is out there but if any of my beloved JuneBugs are still around and want to to catch up - I'd love to hear from you.