I had the lap band in 2003 and never got under 200 pounds. I am getting a revision to Doudenal Switch on Nov 4. 2009. My heaviest weight with before lap band was 263 pounds I managed to lose 63 pounds and keep it off for 6yrs. I got tired of throwing up sometimes the band would be so tight I would throw up water. My port was dislodged had to have surgery to repair that sucked. About last November I noticed I had no restriction at all went to have a fill they could not find my port. I ended up coming back three times for a fill with no success they scheduled me to have ultrasound my port was once again dislodged. Instead of getting the port repositioned and having a fill I decided I needed something that was going to work. I am currently 265 2 pounds heavier than when I had lap band. I know a few people who have RNY and they have all gained their weight back.  The weight gain may not all be due to surgery some people don't follow the rules. It is best to really to talk to your surgeon so you can make an informed decision. Also go to all the forums and get as much information as you can about the different surgeries before choosing. Even with me following the guidlines and working out I was not able to achieve my goal weight so good luck to you.

I was at the Danskin at Pleasant Prairie too.  I'm pretty sure I will be doing it again next year.  My focus this year was just to fini****  However, like you, I'm a little competetive, and I would like to improve my time next year.  I can't believe they wrote our age on our legs.  I used the numbers to motivate myself.  If I saw someone a few years older than me, I would peddle a little faster.

I have a Trek bike.  It is a cross between a racing bike and a cruiser.  Until I got this bike, I was practicing on a thirty-year old Schwin.  I can't get over how much faster the new bike is.

I think I added you as a friend.  I'm not sure I did it right.  I haven't been hanging around the Wisconsin site much.

Hi Sara,

I have so many questions for you... LOL!  I'll be sending you a message shortly.  By the way 2/26 is a great day, its my birthday!

Hi everyone,

I am looking to meet others in the area who have gone through RNY or are going through it.  I will be having my surgery on 11/19.

Thanks!

Hello Daisy,
Can you believe that you are a triathlete now?  I wish I would have seen your post sooner.  I just entered the triathlon for the first time this year.  It was a blast!  Didn't you think the water was cold?  I just bought a new bike too.  I haven't ridden a bike for 30 years.  I got my help from Racine Cyclery.

I did the sidestroke too.  I couldn't time my breathing with the crawl.  My brother, a swim instructor, said the sidestroke was the first racing stroke.
Julie