3 years ago....

truly it feels like only yesterday!  In the beginning I spent many hours on this site...without it, I am not sure I would have gotten through...all my questions got answered!  I have lost 227 lbs...and am still losing a little here and there...I do belong to a weekly weight lost support group..which helps me keep in check.  I have not had plastic yet, because my insurance would not cover any of it...and with three kids in college...the expense is not high up on my list right now...some day...it is definately on my bucket list!  so...hello to all my old friends...sorry I haven't been around..and to anyone considering WLS...DO IT!  it saved my life!

CONGRATULATIONS....I am only 14 months out and love hearing all of the success stories!  Do you find in harder 3 years out???

I am not sure I find it harder...its very different...I don't think I would maintain a loss without my support group...weighing in weekly helps me to stay in touch ... I don't exercise as much as I use to..which is very bad...I still get somewhat ill when I eat chocolate...which is a good thing...I still can only eat small meals...but the problem is I can graze all day if I don't stay in control!  I am hoping that next year I can afford to upgrade my insurance and get some plastics...but if it doesn't happen...my arms bother me...my stomach I can hide..my thighs have never really bothered me much....I just pull on my tight jeans...and WOW...I have a space between my thighs..LOL...so harder in the sense that I have to be aware...

Congratulations for not gaining anything back and still losing - wow 227 lbs. is amazing!!!

Hi, Happy 3 years. I will be 2 years out in October. Where did the time go. I also needed this forum everyday in the beginning. Haven't been on in ages. I tell my husband almost everyday I am so glad I had the surgery. My life is so much better. Most important my self image is the best. !00 pounds down and holding. Thanks Dr. Aranow. love to all Delphy

Congrats on your anniverary!  I'm a fellow long time outter too...had my lap RNY in 2004 and basically have kept my weight off.  I originally lost 85 lbs and gained back between 6-8 lbs.  I am now working with a wonderful nutritionist/personal trainer to try to get some more weight off.  Be proud of your accomplishment!