2 year surgiversary

Hard to believe that today is my 2 year surgiversary.  I will have to say that if it wasnt for this site that I dont know if I would have ever gotten the surgery much less made it thru the last two years.  The support and information that I have gotten from here has been phenomenal even if I havent been online much the last 6 months, been pretty busy.  For you who are still trying to decide if it is right for you...do it...it was the smartest thing I have ever done and do not regret it one bit... I know there are people who have had bad side effects from the surgery but I think honestly, that they are far and few in between.  I have had no problems what so ever...except the hair loss at about 6 months but all stopped by 9 months out.  I am happier and healthier now more than i have been in years.  I am more active and refuse to ever go back to the old ways.  I dont miss anything and I still get that full feeling after eating a small portion...of course i can eat a little more than i could at the beginning but not much more and my husband tells me that I am still a very cheap date....lol...got to love it.  My life is great and I would do it over again and anyone who asks, I tell them so....Thanks everyone on this site who I have talked to over the last two years and good luck to anyone who has recently or will get the surgery...believe in it and yourself....you will succeed!!!!

WOOT! Yeah for you!! Nicely done!

Congratulations on your success.
Emily

What an inspiration!  Thank you for sharing.  I enjoy getting closer to goal & hope to be as successful as you & exceed my goal. 

Congratulations on your surgiversary, it looks as though you have been very successful and surprassed your goal.  I hope to make the same post at two years out. 

I remember when you were just starting out-You've done great!

Thank you, thank you!!!  I feel great. how have you been doing?  Have you guys had any dinners recently or coming up?  Been gone all summer but would like to attend the next time you guys get together...

I have lost a total of 220 pounds and my surgeon wants me to get down to 150 pounds. Well I am about 10 pounds from goal.. Everyone that sees me tells me that I am way to thin as it is.  I am just wondering what to do.. I am very happy wiith my results now but that number keeps sticking in the back of my head and when I look in the mirror I have to admit I do look very thin.. I am 5'10 and 158-`60 pounds..Any one out there have a similar thought?

you know, i was told by my doc that he wanted 155 for me...i am 5'9" and even at 155 my husband thinks i am too think...i was happy with that but I kept losing weight, almost 20 lbs more...but i fluctuate...I am honestly adding more fat to my diet because I dont like being where i am...i think the docs are pretty close when they set the goal but I also think that everyone is different...155 on you will look different than 155 on me...talk to your doc about it...sometimes i think too that they set the numbers low because after so many years people gain a lil back...i dont know

First of all~ Happy 2 year Surgiversary!  I remember talking to you in the past, as we live in pretty much neighboring towns and are both Military wives :) 

I saw what y'all were saying about goal weights and regaining and such...  I am 5 + years post-op myself and my surgeon set my goal at 155 lbs (slightly over 5'6" tall).  I have been well below his goal for years.  I stay between 130 and 140 at all times and don't want to go any higher or lower than that.  My pouch is still very small and I don't eat very much at once... I always bring food home when I go out to eat.  I think that it's all been worth it, as well!  Congrats again!  You look wonderful :)

~ Renae