over 500 pounds

I started my journey, weighing in at 526 lbs.  I currantly weigh around  236, and have hit the brick wall.  I had open RNY on August 22, 2006.  I lost  approx 156 lbs before surgery.  My dr. prescribed xenical ( now Alli)  I went into surgery ay 370. I have Kaiser insurance.  I was so scared about having this done, but I am so glad I did.  I work out 4x a week with a trainer at LA Fitness.  The only thing I really hate, is all the hanging loose skin, and no matter how much you diet and exercise, it won't go away.

good luck on your journey,
Peggy

thanks so much... I thought about trying alli but wasnt sure how it would work unfortunately i dont think my insurance will pay for it,id like to lose weight before i have my surgery. I don't have a surgery date yet, i've been waiting for years for this and it just never seems to move fast enough...  Ya i'm nervous about when i'm all done all the hanging skin,are you gonna have it removed??

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Hello:  I started my journey at 526, I had gastric by-pass August 22, 2006.  I then weighed 370 when they did the surgery., I am down to 240 right now.  I have officially hit the brick wall.  I work out 4x a week with a personal trainer.  There is no need to be scared, follow everything your Dr. tells you to do and you will be fine.  I had my surgery done at Kaiser Sunnyside.  It took me 18 months to get from conultation to the surgery, but it was well worth the wait.  I am so happy to have had this surgery done.  It literally saved my life.  any questions, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]

good luck on your journey!