I'm still Alive!

In August of 2000, I went to see my PCP, she told me if I didn't do something about my weight very soon, I wouldn't live to see my 35th birthday. Scary Stuff! I had the Duodenal Switch on October 6, 2000, and I just celebrated my 35th birthday. It is July 1, 2003. I have actually gained some weight back, but am working on losing it, old habits are returning, and I have trouble sticking to Doc's orders. (No eating between meals.) That was a problem before surgery, and still is. My life has done a complete 360, I was severly depressed, I never wanted to do anything, now I play baseball with my son, soccer with my daughter, all the yard work, and I actually enjoy it. My husband and I get along better than ever, we will be celebrating 15 yrs. of marriage in September and we are taking a trip to the Mayan Riviera to celebrate. I enjoy life again and every day I thank God I found myself again. I was 326.5 at my heaviest, and 179 at my lightest, I have put on 15-20 again, but am seriously working on getting back on track.

Hi Vicki, Glad to see you are doing so well. You should be so proud of yourself!! You will loose that 15 - 20 in no time. You should be proud of all you have accomplished. I wish you continued success! Take care, Colleen