Update

I had open RNY on 11/30/2004.My co-morbids were type 2 diabetes,high cholesterol,high blood pressure,PCOS.I was on 7 different types of meds.Today,I am MED FREE!!!!This is one main reason for my surgery!I've lost 70+ pounds.My hbA1C test (on 2 meds)was 7.4 prior to surgery.My may 17th hbA1c (on 0 meds) was 5.9 !!!My triglicerides(on 3 meds) was 875 prior to surgery.They are now(no meds) is 182.(Normal is 25 to 199).My cholesterol prior to surgery =253 (3 meds), now 161(no meds).Normal is (100-239) You see what this surgery has done for me? !!!!! I so strongly encourage you to do this surgery for your own good.I would do this again(in a heartbeat,without hesitation). I take a multivitamin twice daily,instead of 7 different meds.I've lost 70+ pounds.I feel super.I have lots more energy.I wore a tight womens size 26 on the day of surgery.I'm now in a comfortable size womens 14.(WOW!)And I'm still losing.I've got about 50 more pounds to go. Please feel free to write me.My PCP wants to have the surgery for herself,after seeing my lab results(she's blown away!!!) Paula Feel free to write me(I love to encourage people,especially what it's done for me!!)

Hey Paula, We were at the hospital at the same time. Seriously..I had mine done at Barix is IL on the 29th I was all the way at the end of the hallway so I always saw people turn around in front of my door. So I am sure we have meet before. I am glad you are doing so awesome. Congrads on getting off the meds!!!! That is what is just amazing. Well I am sure we might meet again at our one year check up(I do my labs up here since I live 5 hours away and talk with Dr Vaughn on the phone) Michelle 311/193/165

Wow Michelle,that's cool!!!I was in room # 16 midway on the left side if you are facing the visitor lounge. Paula