NSV - I had JUST one
Amy R. nailed it. This is why I'm so glad I lurked here before my surgery. To me, it was eye-opening reading the boards. It seemed for every post that started "having surgery in x days!" There was a matching post of "had surgery x years ago and gained most of it back!"
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)
Some of the comments (okay a lot) do sting but in no way is it offending me. For the most part I am alone in my journey even though I thought my only one cookie was a victory I am understanding from others why it might not be. If it werent for other's advice I wouldn't see the down side and would do it again
Some of the comments (okay a lot) do sting but in no way is it offending me. For the most part I am alone in my journey even though I thought my only one cookie was a victory I am understanding from others why it might not be. If it werent for other's advice I wouldn't see the down side and would do it again
Can't tell you how glad I am to see this response.
There isn't a doubt in my mind that you will be one of the successful ones. You'll make your mistakes - all of us do - but being willing to regroup and make needed changes is what makes all of the difference.
Awesome attitude. It can definitely seem like a victory to have only one but the long time vets know that it's a slippery slope. Those vets are blunt but really helpful. And almost always correct.
I was alone with my journey too and those board was insanely helpful if you use it correctly- seems like you're on that path!
Melinda
HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131
TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds
Amy- I sure wish you had been around back when I was screwing up...the first 100 times...your post literally brought tears, to my eyes...
As a long time post op, I truly try to "pay it forward", and tend to be a no BS type person...too much so, sometimes...but my heart is in the right place...thank you, for explaining, in such a beautiful way, what it is so many of us are TRYING to do :)
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
Thank you for that Gina. I wish I'd been around for my own first 100 screw-ups. Fortunately you guys were all here waiting for me when I took my blinders off and came back.
If it weren't for all of the truths served up by those that had never left, I honestly believe I'd be right back where I started pre-op. Or, quite literally, dead.
You're one of the inspirations my dear. And one of the most gracious ones at that. 
As a 'successful' sleever who gained back 97 (45 of which I have dropped since OCT). Congrats on having just one.
NOW FLUSH THE REST AND HAVE SOME PROTEIN!!!!
This all seems harsh, but its out of support and a desire to see you succeed in the long run. Don't do what I did. Lose it once and keep it off.
"...This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away, to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. What he was doing..."
Rachel, PMHNP-BC
HW-271 SW-260 LW(2009)-144 ~ Retread: HW-241 CW-190 GW-150
