Nope nothing new here. Typical.

I try to stop by now and then to see if there is anything I might be able to help with. I'm not a regular player here or on any of the boards any more because it seems once you get to be a post op peoples attitudes change. I wish is to be a productive member to the board not disruptive. As an update, I've lost 188lbs and gained about 15 back. I'm stable here and have been for months. No regrets. I wish success and wellness to everyone here.

cheers,
Mark

This is a slow board but there are some of us who are here.  I tend to hang out in the OK forum (I had my surgery in OK), but there are a few good people here in Kansas that I talk to on occasion.  It is nice to see how much progress you've made.  I am about 5 months out and 38 pounds down.  I have had about 3 months straight of problems ranging from a leak and several bacterial infections.  I am still currently receiving IV antibiotics at home and hoping this is the last of my problems.  I am glad that I had the surgery but it has definitely been a long hard road.  On a lighter note, my daughter had her VSG in Sep. and she is doing fantastic.

Just hang in there. You'll get it ironed out and be on your way to the new you. It actually gets fun. My wife and I did RNY together. She did hers 3 weeks after I did mine. It's been a thrill ride. Helping each other out celebrating mile stones. We were lucky. I have medicare and she has CHAMPVA insurance. Both pay for the surgery. Once you get rid of the IV bottle things will take off for you too.

Hi, Mark.
Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss. Are you wanting to lose any more?
I, for one, would love to see you post on the KS forum. We need more communication and traffic here! :)
Have a great day, and Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Mary

I'd like to get down to 225 or less but it is proving to be a lot of work. At 6'2" that is where I should be according to my doctors chart. I look and feel great where I am though. So if I don't lose any more that's OK too. I can actually shop at Walmart for clothes now. No more 5XL just L. Size 36 jeans down from 58. No more diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. If I don't lose another ounce it's been well worth it. I'm stable here so it looks like I'll stay healthy regardless. I'll try to post more here. I know how difficult it can be to get this surgery in Kansas and I'd like to encourage people. I think that's where some hostility comes on though. Folks just can't get it paid for and are frustrated.

Hi, Mark.
You have done so well! I rejoice with you. I know you must feel so much better. I saw in your other reply that you and your wife both have had surgery. I think that's wonderful, because you're both on the same page.
Blessings,
Mary