Old Post op here!

Anyone have any questions??  RNY 2002

 I'm a successful VBG'er from 2001

Perfect timing!  I've been doing a lot of reading about the pros and cons of wls and just today I was thinking that I'd love to read about some people that had some very long term success.  I'm sure there are MANY people out there with long term success but I *think* most of them probably have the surgery, lose the weight and gradually break away from the boards as they get farther and farther from their former obesity.

I've read a lot about Carnie Wilson in the news lately.  Poor Carnie... I can't imagine that is very much fun to have the whole world critiquing you.  But, she is one person.  Although she admits her journey has led her back to obesity I don/t think for a second that automatically means that ALL wls patients are doomed to fail.

SO YES- I do have a couple of questions!  Thanks for asking!

1.  Have you had any children since your WLS?  (only curious as I imagine that would make it A LOT harder to succeed long term)

2.  What struggles do you have now with your lifestyle and eating habits?  For instance, did it all just fall into place after a certain period of time or do you find yourself still really having to kick yourself in the pants?

3.  Have you had any long term complications?

Thanks again!

p.s.  I am in the "seeking insurance approval" portion of my journey.

I am almost 6 years post op.  I don't have questions.  I know the answers, I just don't do them!!!  Now if you have a remedy for that I would be very interested in that answer!!!!  I hope a lot of newbies will jump in here and seek your advice about their journey.  Thanks for the offer to help!!!