looking for people that had surgery

hi i am looking for friends that had the surgery. i been learning alot about it on this site and would like to hera from people who had it done and see how they are doing after surgery and have years of having it done thanks alot maryann

I had surgery 7/6/05. I am feelin' terrific... I would recommend RNY to anybody. I was very sore & in pain the second day in hospital, but the pain it goes away...if you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected] Hugs, ~Jen W.~ 304/274/150

You are welcome to go to my profile and read my journey. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=L1112892528 There are lots of things I learned from just reading the profiles of the peole on this site. So much of what we experience is similar and each one had good ideas and suggestions. I looked also for someone who was similar in start weight to me, and read their progress. I hope you feel welcome here and I know you will learn alot. The people on this board are wonderfully supportive! Blessings, Tami

When I did my researching I read a lot of profiles and looked at a lot of before and after pictures. I had my surgery 11 1/2 months ago, I was 327 the day of surgery and I am 158 pounds less today. I have gone from a tight size 26 jean to a size 8 jeans...4x shirts to medium. I feel like different person and I am so glad I did it. I did have stricture at 6 weeks, since then it has been smooth sailing. Tracey 5'9 327/169 below goal

Hi there...I had OPEN RNY 9/29 and have lost 108 lbs thus far at 9 almost 10 months - and what a 'ride". It was a bit rough in the beginning but I didn't have any complications. Recently I had gallbladder surgery due to it failing after RNY surgery but once that was done it has been okay. I am soo glad that I have done this..I have inspired many and many more have inspired me to continue my progress..though I'm having some slip ups due to job stress...which I will be changing jobs soon because I can not continue to mess all the hard work I have done. This is a struggle everyday - just cause you have surgery - it doesn't make every or anything rosy - you continue to struggles with what life throws ya...ya just have to figure way to not make food an outlet for yourself. I'm close to a year - and I can't believe it it's that long but it was all worth. This board keeps me grounded and I hope to helped other along the way. I hope we've help you decide - but I think you already know the answer! Good luck to you!

Maryann, I'm just down the road from you in Gulf Breeze, I had my surgery on June 13, just 5 wks ago and I feel great. I had the rny on a Monday, a little sore for about a week, but I was doing so well I came home the next day on Tuesday. Check out my profile ! I would do it again in a heart beat.... Jerrie

Hi Maryann, We're here and all have a story to tell. I hope you are enjoying reading all of our profiles and looking at our websites. I am 3 1/2 years post-op and have literally changed my life. It's a lifestyle. A commitment and a tool to improved halth and fitness. AND a miracle in my case! DN @ GOAL LadyBodFit.com WeightlossSurgery.ws