3 years ago this month I was in the hospital recovering from my bypass surgery.  I was scared, hopeful, nervous, elated and surprised that I had made it through the surgery and started my post op recovery with no pain meds (not that I didn’t want them I just found out I was allergic to morphine).  My 3 days in the hospital was a bumpy one but it was where I needed to be. 

 I remember thinking I was crazy because I could never do it before but in the back of my mind I knew this was the one thing I could do, I would do and I needed to do.  I had the support of my husband who was 1 year out from his surgery, my children who were old hat at what was not allowed in the house and friends who had also been through the same thing. 

 The weight came off, not as fast as I wanted it too, but it came off.  I struggled with self image, and not getting down to where the Dr’s said I should be, but in the end I am where I need to be.  I am hit a plateau at 155 and stayed there for almost 2 years and that is where I want to be. 

Life happens things change and so do our bodies, I am finding it hard to keep myself in check and after 3 years I have had my fist gain of more than 5 lbs and that has made me look in the mirror and what I am putting into my mouth again.  (I COOK TOO MUCH!!!!)

I know what habits need to change and I have started making those changes again.   I am walking everyday; I am drinking more water and eating less junk.  I am also helping a friend who is just starting the program which means I am getting a refresher and a kick in the a$$ that I need.

I am not perfect, nor do I want to be but I know today that I made the best decision for my life by having this surgery and I am so grateful for all of you for being here and supporting me through this life change.

Hugs and Love and may your day and journey be more than you ever dreamed it could be.

Nancy is still with Dr. Gens but unfortunately I don't have her email.  Brenda Fitz is the other girl who took cindy's place and her email is [email protected]

Hi Remember me?  I'm so glad to hear that your maintaining well. :-)   I'm 5 months post op now.  Done 61 lbs since the surgery date and 83 total including all preop diets.  Thanks for talking to me in the beginning.  It did help to get to talk to different ones before surgery.  Thank you again.

Me too, Feb 2012. He is awesome. I think of him like a grown up Doogie Howser. He is a bit geeky but very kind, and very smart. You can tell he was in the top of his class! He and his team changed my life. Couldn't recommend them more!

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