6 years ago...

6 years ago

I had Gastric Bypass Surgery (RNY).  There were a lot less people having the surgery back then, and way more unsuccessful people than I care to think about.

Today, a lot of society’s attitudes (as well as insurance companies and health care providers) have changed in regards to the acceptability of this surgery.

 

This forum for people researching GBS is a god-send.  The amount of information available on the procedures and being successful is so much greater these days.

 

I can’t believe that 6 years has passed since that morning that I was scared to death I was going to die... I have lost so much... a miserable life, a miserable marriage, a fear of dying from heart disease, and gained an entirely new life.

 

I didn’t disappear because of failure... I disappeared because of success!!

 

Today- SIX years after having surgery, I am healthier than ever... am I at my lightest?? Sadly, NO! But I am within 20 pounds of that. I have still lost and kept off over 90 pounds. I have learned to have a healthier attitude with food... I said healthier, not perfect.

I am happy. Not skinny, but happy!

 

Gastric Bypass did not give me a free ride to a less obese life. It’s a struggle and a lot of times I make the wrong choices, but I am still successful. I am happy. I have a life. I am active. I HAVE A LIFE!!

 

To those of you in the early walk, Congratulations, learn now what it will take for long term success. To those of you who are walking the long term path, Congratulations on your strength, fortitude and attitude. If you are still around here, you have found a way to make GBS work for you and a successful part of your life forever.

 

Stacie

 

“Remember: Life is best lived one moment at a time

You are a true SUCCESS at life.  You are an inspiration to me in so many different ways.  I think you are beautiful both inside and out.   Congrats! on 6 learning and loving filled years!  Many happy more to come xoxo Cindy

Thank you : )

WOW...Congratulations on your anniversary. You sure have inspired me through my journey and made a strong impact when you visited me at the hospital...thanks You've supported many folks and remember that you are a true success!

Congrats to you Stacie....I miss you around here and so many other sucessful people from back in the day. You go girl!!!!!

So true...life IS best live ONE moment at a time.  Congratulations on 6 years of those moments!  Continued successs. Ms Shell

Congratulations!


Shells

Happy Re Birthday Stacie.

Very well said.  We wonder where different people are "On the boards" now?  I compare it to a teenager spreading their wings.  They test the water...find they are ok...then venture out more.  So many of the WLS people are just out there living life!!  Like a teenager coming back to visit their grandparents (OH).  The teenager thanks the grandparents for their support and being there through their process...But they now see the world and are ready to explore life.  Thanks for the visit.  Just as the grandparent's face lights up when the grandchild comes to see them...Ours light up for you.  Brian

Happy Surgiversary Stacie miss you much Hope to see you again soon. much love, *Christine*