Just a quick questions
Goodmorning, All. This was a question posted on another board I lurk on. I am now three months out and loving life. I had a few problems in the begining a stricture, but after that I am fine. How many of you out there if you had to do the surgery all over again would, and what has changed in your life after surgery?
Serita
7/12/04
Open Rny
Dr. Burrowes
What a great question!
In just three days, I will be celebrating my 2 year post op anniversery. I have gone from a size 26-28 to a size 4-6, I have lost 134 lbs. I do things with my family that I could never have done before my surgery. Just this past Saturday, we went and spent the day at Stone Mountain. Now, that's alot of walking!!! I am the kind of mom that I always wanted to be, I can actually get down on the floor with my boys and play with them. They can both actually sit in my lap if they want, because now I have one. My relationship with my husband is different, because I am different. I enjoy taking care of myself and my home, and I actually think that he is proud that I am his wife. Not that he wasn't proud before, but I feel that if you don't feel good about yourself, you end up projecting that to others. Things aren't perfect, I continue to have my food issues, but I honestly don't know where I would be if I didn't have the surgery..
Thanks for letting me reflect!!!
Cathy Martin
I am almost 2 months post-op. I would do the surgery all over again if I had too. I do miss somethings but very little compared to what I have been able to gain...I am under 300 lbs for the first time since May 2001. I can run after my 21 month old and chase him down. I can get in the floor and play with him without cutting off my air supply. I don't get out of breath walking to the bathroom at work, in fact, I walk over 1 1/2 miles and a now working out with weights. I am so blessed. Hugs and prayers, Theresa
Serita, I am nearing the half way mark in my fourth month. If I had to (which I don't plan on having to) I would have the surgery again tomorrow in a heart beat. It has made such a difference in my life. I am down 80 pounds and can't wait to be a smaller me again. Life is getting to where it is worth living again. I am able to stand longer than before and walk just a little farther. I am hoping to be out of my wheelchair for the next group meeting, but will have it just in case. My prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Debra
Serita
I am 5 months out and have lost 100 lbs. Yes, Yes, Yes, I would do the surgery all over again if I had to. My quality of life is so much better now than before I had the surgery. I can honestlly say I do not miss being held hostage by food cravings. I enjoy what I eat now and don't eat just to be doing something.
Carolyn
Hi Serita
I had Lap RNY on 2/3/04 & since surgery have lost 135 lb, along with 50 lb prior to surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat. This has been so life changing for me and the way that I feel makes even the difficult times more than worth it. It probably sounds silly, but even the little things like being able to cross my legs feels so great. My ability to exercise for over an hour vs. before surgery when I got "winded" walking from one point to the next. My ability to do just general things also. For instance, Sunday this what all my day involved: steam cleaned sofa & loveseat, mowed my entire lawn, blew off my driveway, carport & back patio with leaf blower, washed & waxed my car, vacuumed my house & blinds and still managed to keep going & get my daily routine things done. This would have never happened pre-surgery.
Best wishes to you & God Bless
Angel
ME!!! Definately ME!!!! I'm almost 5 months post op and I'm down 100 lbs! I look at my pre-op pictures and think "was I really THAT fat!" Yes I was...and I wasn't even aware of what dangers could have been ahead of me! I PRAISE GOD for the belssing of this surgery. For those that think this is the "Easy way out" they haven't been through it. It's not been easy - but I think without the difficulties I wouldn't be so dedicated to making sure my life changes for good - for the better!
Serita - I'm glad things are going well for you now! I told Dr. B the last time I saw him that I wanted to hug his neck for helping me with this. (I think it kind of scared him...LOL)
I hope the rest of my loss is as "Worth" what this part has been!
Dee Dee