10 years out

Today is 10 years out from my DS. Almost forgot the day. It's the best thing I did for myself. Diabetes is gone. I stay between 145 and 150, which is fine with me. 140 was my lowest. I did have plastics after I'd been weight stable for 2 years. Had the works, and it was the icing on the cake after WLS. Living my life.

Congrats Chris! Quite the ride I'd say.

So true Janet. No way I could have jumped out of plane (2x), ziplines, and who knows what other crazy stuff I may still do. I've discovered that my body likes vitamins way more than the prescriptions that I was on. I do need iron infusions now, and have to supplement with presc potassium. But, all in all, it's been a pretty darn sweet ride.

You couldn't pay me $$ to jump out of a plane. I have gone snorkling and river tubing. Too chicken to try a zipline (not a big thrill seeker). I live with infusions myself but I'll take it anyday over 300+ pounds.

Probably what surprises me the most is when I can walk what seems like miles and don't have to stop to sit and rest every 15 minutes. I find myself taking the stairs (because it's faster) and not necessarily driving around a parking lot for 30 minutes to try to find the closest spot to the door.

I know about the walking. Sometimes it's just easier to park way out away from other cars, unless it pouring down rain.

I really want to get back to scuba diving, did it when I was almost 200lbs, I'm sure it would be much easier, and I won't need 35lb sand belt on my waist.

I'm so happy that there was a RNY vs DS on the main page back in 2007. The rest is history. I opened my Bowen Therapy practice almost 5 years ago and I'm still working fulltime. I do evening and weekend appts. Which I never could have done before the DS.

Congratulations on 10 successful years! You've done great with your DS.

Larra

Thanks Larra. You and Diana were my support getting Kaiser approved through DMHC.

Awesome!! Congratulations on your success.

Wonderful success! I'm looking into plastics now, excited to come to Vegas in August!

Dr Sauceda is very real and when you meet him, it's like you've been best friends forever. He truly is an amazing man and surgeon. See you in August.

Plastics was the finishing touches for my WLS journey. It's like the icing on the cake. What it did for my self-esteem and self-image was work every penny.