20 month post-op

Hello People I had wls on dec 1 2003.My starting weight was 565 lbs.I now weigh 271 lbs and besides the pain and depression I am doing ok.I know the pain is something that comes with being 45 years old.I hope you are all doing good.....steve c

What amazing weight loss you have had Stephen. Congratulations! Just wondering.....what do you mean the "pain of 45"......I'm 55 and never felt better. Blessings on You friend. luvitsunnyvB~lo/goal

Hi there Steve How are you doing? Your weight loss is just wonderful. You have lost more than half of yourself. You need to be real proud. I really don't have any pain, but I do suffer depression at times. I am 53 and have never felt better. Please take care and keep us posted on how you feel. Here is a (((((((((((((( HUG))))))))))))))))))))) for you. Lorraine

What kind of pain are you having? Physical or emotional? Have you talked to your doctor? Is it in a specific area? Pain is usually a sign of something wrong. Please check it out. Nona

Dear Steve, You should post more. I think we all have times we get depressed, and the people here on this board really care about each other and we all talk about the things that are bothering us. I don't know what your pain is. Please tell us so we can pray about it. I remember when I went for the surgery, they asked if I had any problems and my knees always hurt. I was so used to it that I almost didn't even mention it, and when I did the lady said, YOU ARE TOO YOUNG FOR YOUR KNEES TO HURT. I am 50 now, that was about 3 years ago. My back hurts a lot of days and I am used to that too, so much so, that I sometimes forget to mention that. Allison

Hi Again I hurt my knee back in January 2004 and it hasn't been the same since.I am always fighting through the pain.The depression iwas brought on because someone I really loved left and we are no longer together.That is not the only reason but the main one.I hope u all have a great day...steve

Hello Steve......first I have to congratulate you on your amazing weightloss Sorry to hear about the knee pain, is there any type of physical therepy that can help? About the depression, it happens to the best of us, I too deal with it and I am on medication for it. We all lose loved ones.....you can't let it get you so down.....there will be someone else out there for ya. Instead of focusing on the one that left you......focus on the one that is still there:YOURSELF Get some help for the knee pain, maybe some low impac****er exercises, maybe getting to the gym will also boost your self esteem.....maybe get to your PCP and see about getting something for depression.......This should be one of the greatest times in your life, you should be happy and living it!!! Did you know there is a singles board one here??? And there is also a mans board too......Do some stuff for you~hope you start to feel better....Take Care jesi