5 Year Surgiversary
High-346
Low-196
Last Week-214
Today215
I was just thinking about how today marks my 5 year Surgiversary of RNY at Tufts Hospital in Boston. So many ups and downs to list that I would not be able to fit it all here!!!
Still, here is a snapshot of my journey:
6 months of pre op work. Day before surgery there was a snow storm. Morning of my surgery had to shovel for 2 hours, then a 3 hour train ride. At hospital scheduled for surgery at 10:00 am. Due to storm, did not have surgery till 5:00 pm. Was so hungry by the time surgery came was ready to eat the pillow!
2 days of recovery went well. Home and off of work for 2 1/2 weeks. Returned to work with no restrictions.
First year lost close to 100 lbs. Very fatigued as well. Started to be able to exercise and develop a routine focusing on Diet, Exercise, Vitamins and water.
Year 2 lost another 50 lbs. Reached a low of 196, lowest I had been since middle school. Able to maintain that for close to a year.
Years 3-5. I have regained what some term bounce back weight of 20 lbs. I went for a physical recently and was at 216. This is good as it marks a total of 130 lbs lost and more importantly MAINTAINED.
Early years were simple...MAINTENANCE IS HARD WORK. I log, exercise, mindfully eat, focus on NSVs and most of all appreciate being healthy.
I have been able to run 5ks, 10ks, and even a 1/2 marathon. I have also done a sprint tritathalon. It is always shocking when I see race results and see my name on as I say did I really do that????
My journey has not been withouth challenges. I struggle with eating EVERY SINGLE DAY, staying consistent with water and vitamins, and motivated to exercise. Still, I am eternally grateful for having the courage to make a change that has benefitted me and my family.
The best advice I could give is to be sure to understand the surgery, whatever type you choose, is a TOOL to help to deal with a long term medical issue of Obesity. It is not cured, but rather the surgery allows you be able to manage it if you are VIGILANT.
Yours in Health,
Bill
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Thanks Bill. I think you're the only regular poster I know that had my surgeon, so I always keep an eye out for your posts as well.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Congratulations on 5 years, Bill! 
You've done so well.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
I lived in MA until 2 years ago. Now I travel there every 3 weeks or so. I grew up in Winchester and lived in Burlington until I was 39 :) I am a huge Patriots fan. The ravens I love are the actual birds (not the football team)!!!! 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Congratulations! 
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm looking forward to starting on mine soon, too.
Age: 55. 5' 8" SW 345 lbs. RNY on 2/29/16 at UVA w/ Dr. Hallowell.
Month 1 - 3/29/16: 319 (25 lbs. lost) | Month 2 - 4/27/16: 314 (5 lbs. lost) |
Month 3 - 5/29/16: 303 (12 lbs. lost) | Month 4 - 6/28/16: 293 (10 lbs. lost)
Month 5 - 7/28/16: 289 (4 lbs lost) | Month 6 - 8/28/16: 282 (7 lbs. lost) |
Month 7 - 9/27/16: 278 (4 lbs lost)
