1 year Post Op

Hi CT!!! Well today (7/26) was my 1 year celebration. In this past year I have been able to stop taking all my diabetes meds.... all meds in fact. I only take Protonix & Carafate to eliminate gastric acids. I have lost 100 pounds give or take depending on the day and now my BMI is normal. I would have to say this surgery is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I would tell anyone who is looking into RNY to do their homework and educate themselves and then to go for it. Of course I feel my surgeon is the best but I am partial to Dr.Bell since he gave me the tool to gain back control over my health & life. People who did not know mr pre-op say they never would have guessed I had a weight problem. That is a great feeling. Could I use PS? Oh yeah!!! But I am not looking into that anytime soon. I can live with the body I have now. I do tend to look like a Shar-pei but I always liked that breed. LOL. I wanted to say thanks to all the great people on this site. You are a great bunch of people and I wish each & every one of you the best of luck in your journey and the best of success in reaching all your goals. I have exceeded my surgeon's goal and have hit my personal one but I seem to struggle to stay there. I go up and down these same 4 pounds but I can live with that too. To anyone who has questions, needs to vent or just wants to chat I want you to feel free to e-mail me anytime. I feel the need to give back and hopefully can inspire others as some of you have inspired me. Have a wonderful week. Chryssie

Hi, Chryssie! Happy anniversary! Hope to see you at a Hamden support group meeting again some time. Debby

Hi Chryssie Happy Anniversary !!!!! Congrats for all of your hard works and your health in much triple better than before SMILE!!! Kathy K

Debby: Thanks for the well wishes!!! Keep up the great job you are doing. Take Care, Chryssie

Way to go Girl! You should be proud of yourself.You have been given one of the best presents anyone can recieve. Good Health is a wonderful thing and you and your family will be blessed by it for years to come. Take Care and Be well!, Julio

Hi Chryssie Congrats on your 1st anniversary!!!!!! Thanks god we had this surgery to give our health back and feel more healthier than before. Hope you will get something to reward for your 1 st anniversary from your surgery SMILE! Hope to see you again somewhere Hugs Kathy K

Happy Anniversary!! Congrats on your successess!! Phyllis

Hi Chryssie, Congrats on your one year anniversary! You have been so successful in your weight loss. Keep up the great work and I agree that Dr. Bell is a great guy! Nancy K

Nancy: Isn't he the best. Thanks for the best wishes. I am wishing you the best of luck in your journey. Take Care, Chryssie

Hi Chryssie, Congrats on your one year anniversary! You have done an awesome job! xoxoxoxo JA