2 Year Update
It is no big revelation really. I just wanted to let you know that, as of today, I am 24 months out and living normally with no complications.
I lost a total of 119 pounds and have gained 5 of that back. I don't do all the things I should still be doing. I drink beer sometimes...sometimes several. 
I love my coffee. I really don't drink sodas much but I CAN without problem.
In fact, there are only a couple things I cannot eat well now. I have become somewhat lactose intolerent. So I don't drink much milk or eat ANY ice cream. I can eat all the cheese I want though.
I don't do too well with rice for some reason (feels like pebbles in my pouch)
I guess that is about it as far as stuff I cannot eat. Like I said, I eat alot of stuff I shouldn't. Fried Chicken comes to mind.
I have been lucky to have not experienced any complications. I went from a 48 pants to a 36. From a XXXL shirt to Large and some Mediums. I don't have enough loose skin for Plastic.
The reason for this post is to let you new postops and preops know that life can get back to 99.0 normal. A good Surgeon is the KEY in my humble opinion. After that, it's up to you.
Yes, there can be pitfalls but there are alot of us carrying on with life as we had hoped it would be and that deserves reporting along with all the complications you hear about.
Good Luck to you All!!!
I love my coffee. I really don't drink sodas much but I CAN without problem.
In fact, there are only a couple things I cannot eat well now. I have become somewhat lactose intolerent. So I don't drink much milk or eat ANY ice cream. I can eat all the cheese I want though.
I don't do too well with rice for some reason (feels like pebbles in my pouch)
I guess that is about it as far as stuff I cannot eat. Like I said, I eat alot of stuff I shouldn't. Fried Chicken comes to mind.
I have been lucky to have not experienced any complications. I went from a 48 pants to a 36. From a XXXL shirt to Large and some Mediums. I don't have enough loose skin for Plastic.
The reason for this post is to let you new postops and preops know that life can get back to 99.0 normal. A good Surgeon is the KEY in my humble opinion. After that, it's up to you.
Yes, there can be pitfalls but there are alot of us carrying on with life as we had hoped it would be and that deserves reporting along with all the complications you hear about.
Good Luck to you All!!! 
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