Sorry this is so late but i usually only check this group once a year ;-( I hope you were able to get back on track and are doing better!!!! our tool does work if we use it properly. Diana RNY 9/17/03 360/194.5/foever aiming at 180

I came back to OBH to get some foundation and encouragement from you all. I am having the hardest time getting back to the basics. I've let myself slip which is the worst mistake of all. I'm going to start with scheduling a long overdue appt with my surgeon to make sure that everything is still ok. Since 09/23 i've lost 112 pounds. I still look successful but I don't feel successful in this endeavor. I'll keep you posted.

I had surgery on September 2003 and also lost about 80 lbs, 290 at surgery and now 2l8. I can't seem to lose another pound. I try and also joined gym. Any suggestions?

4 years would be 2003 If thats the case I am 9/17/2003. Ive managed to keep my weigh off but have never made it to me goal. I started at 360 have always wanted 180 but have only gotten down to 196. I am told I have about 25 pound sof extra skin on my bottom half and that if I take it off I would be under 170 but i cant afford the money or time off work so I am constantly aming at 180 Im not complaining just stating facts. I have no regrets!!!! Diana

Hello, I am four years post -op and was 26 when I had the surgery. I was what you would of called a light weight at 5'9 and 280 pounds. I would advice you not to have the surgery. I see that you are worried about the surgery it's self and I had no problems with that. I got out of the hospital and was doing great untill about six months out I developed hypoglycimia. I have thee children and my life is tied down to being babysat all the time since I don't know when and were I am going to pass out or go into a seizur. I am going to Stanford on Monday and looking at removing my pancreas in which is a terribly scary surgery that alot of people don't survivre. Prior to surgery I was in exellent health besides being overweight and now I have so many health problems. I eat the right foods and take my vitamins and a am malnurished. I have to get B12 injections and next week will start Iron injections. I go into horrible panic attachs because of my low blood sugar. I see that you have children and are young like me and that is why I thought it was so important to give you my opinion. There is a chance that if you do make it out of the surgery that down the line you will be to ill to be a mother to your children. Your weight is not that bad and you can loose the weight but just don't do it like this. I did loose all the weight and have maintained a weight of 149 pounds for quite some time and yes I look great but I don't feel great. I can't enjoy life anymore and I am in fear everyday that I could die. I hope that you change your mind as being skinny is no fun if you are pinned to a couch all day. Good luck with your desision..