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clhunte
on 11/6/17 5:06 am

Topic: RE: Are there any old timers still in the forum?

Super impressive! You look amazing. What do you think has made you so successful ? Also if you don't mind me asking, what's your workout regimen?

MLC45
on 11/6/17 3:53 am

Topic: RE: Are there any old timers still in the forum?

I had surgery in 5/2000. I checked out OH back then but was never a member. After surgery I lost almost 180 lbs. Over the last 17 years I have regained, lost and regained 75 lbs back. I came to the site to find support and ideas in taking it off and keeping it off this time. I hope I'll be able to contribute a thought or two of useful advise to the group.

fattykoo30
on 11/5/17 10:16 pm - Los Angeles, CA

RNY on 11/16/05

Topic: RE: Are there any old timers still in the forum?

It'll be 12 years since my surgery. Its great to see oldtimers :)

"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway”

351/197/180
Highest/Current/Goal

Party Like A Rock Star

christy2544
on 10/30/17 1:27 pm

Topic: RE: NEWBIE HERE

gastric bypass dr say with all the things going on this is the best for me

ReplayQueen
on 10/30/17 11:26 am

VSG on 04/18/17

Topic: RE: NEWBIE HERE

Welcome....what surgery are you headed it for or did you have surgery already?

ReplayQueen

christy2544
on 10/30/17 10:51 am

Topic: NEWBIE HERE

JUST STARTED MY FIRST DAY OF TAKING MY LIFE BACK

Tee O.
on 10/21/17 3:06 pm - altadena, CA

Topic: RE: Are there any old timers still in the forum?

I am really late to this party, but I have just returned to OH. I was on the forum back in 2003 when I was looking into having WLS and then for a couple of years while I was losing weight. There were some changes on the board and I just sort of got lost in the shuffle. I have lost my weight and kept it off (180 lbs... which is crazy to me because I usually just say "over 100 lbs". Today I really realized how MUCH it is - it seems a lifetime ago).

I am happy to be a resource to those who need some support and part of my promise on this journey was that I wanted to "give back" when I was done. Someone encouraged me to move forward and have this surgery and I would love to help someone else find their way to better health and a life not consumed with thinking about our body, losing weight and all the other negative feelings that being overweight carries.

I'm 56 married and 1 22 yr old daughter. I live in California.

I'll find a before picture somewhere and post that on my profile too. It got lost when the site changed.

Tee O.
on 10/21/17 3:00 pm - altadena, CA

Topic: RE: Are there any old timers still in the forum?

Happy to help if I can. I had surgery in 2004 also - lost 180 since then - I have never gained any of it back. I'm 56, live in California, have a husband and 22 yr old daughter and you can talk to me outside of the board if that's more desirable to you :-)

Kathy S.
on 9/26/17 11:01 am - InTheBurbs, XX

RNY on 08/29/04 with

Topic: RE: MY RESEARCH ON GASTRIC SLEEVE PRO'S AND CON'S, CAN YOU GIVE ADVICE?

I share with members when they are doing their research read about all options and ask yourself, can I do this for the rest of my life? If the answer is yes then it's the surgery for you. That being said, work with your surgeon as he/she will advise what they think is best for you. Make sure your surgeon does all the procedures you are interested in. Here are some links giving you info on all your options.