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nancylou52
on 10/21/06 7:19 am - Beecher, IL

On October 18th I was 2 years post-op. It's been so long since I have posted or even visited the message board. I used to read the posts daily. Anyway, here's my update: PreOp weight: 382 lbs. Current Weight: 178 lbs.

Hernia repair and tummy tuck done August of this year. Still pretty sore from surgery but this is the first time in my life that I have had flat tummy.

I even have to show it off by tucking my blouses into my slacks. Something else I have never done. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I feel so o o much healthier and love being able to do more activities than 2 years ago. However, I have found that my appetite has returned and I can eat most anything. I tend to fall into old habits

but have been able to recognize them and control them, so far. I am fearful of gaining weight back.

Congratulations to all of us October 2004 alumni. Nancy

nans
on 10/20/06 6:20 pm - rome, NY

RNY on 10/21/04

Topic: my 2 year anniversary

today makes 2 years, I love my life now so much. gastric bypass was the best thing I could have done for myself and my family.I reached my goal weight and left it in the dust a log time ago

hope all is well with all Oct. wls people. enjoy, Nan

LORILARSEN
on 10/19/06 10:36 am - McFarland, WI

RNY on 10/11/04

Topic: RE: Rebirthday

Yey, Happy birthday to all of us. I am doing good too. I would not go back for anything. But I still have to be reminded that I did not have brain surgery and I have to deal with the other hard life issues in other ways. I too love to exercise and freak out when my schedule won't make it easy for me to get to the gym. My husband and I are going to California next spring for a Trek Bike Travel tour through Sonoma wine country. Never before this surgery for sure. I love my new job and I love to cook now. People can't believe that I cook so much. I say I love food now and respect it and want good tasting food and food that is good for me. Before I just stuffed food in my mouth and did not care. take care and keep in touch. Lori 278-142

Kolbrun V.
on 10/18/06 10:54 pm - Kopavogur

Topic: RE: Rebirthday

Happy rebirthday to all of you

Mine was yesterday. I am so thankful and happy that I had this surgery. Now I cannot imagine my life as it was before the surgery. Best to you all

Kolla Lap RNY 18/10/2004 323/143 -> 180 lbs lost and a new life gained

Gina Beana
on 10/18/06 2:09 am - Wilson, NC

VBG on 10/25/04

Topic: RE: Rebirthday

Robert, Happy Rebirthday to you!!!

(sorry that's belated) My rebirthday will be on the 25th of this month, and I too have absolutely no regrets. Like you, I think that more than anything the exercise has been key. ( I am only up to running 3 miles now, but it still amazes me that I can do that) I remember reading back before that you were interested in becoming a personal trainer. I hope that you are still persuing that, as that will definitely keep your routine in check. I am always amazed and so happy to hear about people being soooo successful with and after their weightloss. Thanks for checking in and letting us know how you are doing, and much continued success and best wishes to you in the future!!!

Gina start 292lbs. now 152 lbs. total loss of 140lbs.

transformer34
on 10/11/06 10:22 pm - Kissimmee, FL

RNY on 10/12/04

Topic: Rebirthday

Its been 2 years today. at this moment 2 yrs ago I was getting all drugged up and scared out of my mind prior to my 8:00 am surgery time. I dont regret a thing. I am a success story. My interest in physical fitness I believe has been key througout my journey, and continues. I can run up to 4 miles now. I used to just run back and forth between the couch and the fridge! I will meet with my running group tonight. So many things have changed for me over the past 2 years.

Erica P.
on 10/10/06 1:48 am - Staten Island, NY

RNY on 10/12/04

Topic: RE: Anyone still checking in here?

I haven't been on this forum in such a long time. Many times I just feel like a failure knowing that everyone on this forum had surgery around the same time that I had my surgery and are at or near goal. I still have al least 110lbs to reach my goal of 170lbs. I had so much more to lose than most of the posts I have seen in the past. But I will stay focused and get to goal as best as I can...with GOD's help and using the tool correctly. Keep me in your prayers and I will do the same! Erica

morgansmom
on 9/22/06 3:47 am

Topic: RE: Anyone still checking in here?

I am doing fairly well. I have only lost 10 pounds this last year. I am a size 14 and would like to lose 25 more. I post on the wls grads forum. I started out at 280 and 5'9' am currently 188. The lowest I have ever been is 186.5. I panic if I go above 190. It is easy to slip into bad habits now. I was having a little of this and that and my pants got snug. I have tried to eliminate bad carbs for the last month and increase my exercise. I crave food far less if I do not have white evil carbs, protein first and then see what is left if I feel like eating more.I think that and writing what I eat every day on the WLS grads forum helps.I still want cake cookies and pie but think about them less than I used to, and rarely crave chips, my old friend/enemy like I used to. I did not have any health issues before surgery but did not feel like doing anything. I now go out and walk 4 miles and am not tired at all, go bikeriding with my daughter which I did not do before so I am much happier and more active. I try not to be jealous of others reaching goal and looking better than me, they deserve it. I need to worry about myself, keep on track and just strive to do my best to maintain at least and lose more as able. I appreciate this surgery and am glad I had it done and would do it again in a heartbeat!