I am 6 mos post-op also. I had RNY done 12-19-02. I spent 6 days in hospital and had to be readmitted on 1-2-03 for 3 days because of dehydration. I am doing fine now I am now 263 down from 356. With the help of physical therapy and yoga I am gaining mobility. I feel great. I don't take nearly as much medicine as before the surgery. And you re right, it is a new life. Joan

Hi I am trying for about the 10th time to update myself to all of you. I am 6mo post op and doing fine. I have lost 63lb's and very happy I had the surgery. The weight loss is just a part of the success. I am off a lot of my medication and I am now a pretty healthy person. I turned 62 in Feb and retired. I have started a new life. It is wonderful. Marylin

Hi Teresa, I to had my surgery in Dec, 120 lbs gone, as of today,no one recongnizes me, how did you're brother react to you? I am going to get a T-shirt that shows a picture of me on the back that says this was me, and a arrow on the front pointing to my face saying this is me now!!no one knows who I am, it is so funny, now everyone says you are skinny( hear that) skinny enough , you aren't going to loose any more weight are you. I have about 60 more lbs to go , Are you having as much fun as I am ? buying new clothes, they only last about 2 weeks now and I have to go get somemore, I can wear my husbands shirts!!!!! always wanted to do that like I saw woman on tv, I hoopw you are loving this, write me Susan

Wow you guys did awesome job in almost 6 mos out!!!! I had Open RNY on 12-24-02 and I lost 110#. I have before and after pic in profile. I feel so great and most of all no more huffing and puffing going up the stairs! On Monday, my brother and his wife will be here from TX (to Ohio). He has not seen me since he picked me up from the hospital. So this will be a shocker to him and to see if he can recognize me LOL! ~Teresa

Congrats!!! I had my Lap RNY on 12/31/02 and Im currently down 73. I cant wait to join you in the Century Club!! Awesome Job Mark!!!!