3 years ago today
Today is my 3 year surgiversary!
I'll be the first to admit it was rough the first year, but I still will never regret having WLS. Best thing I've ever done for myself!
I've lost 200 pounds and been able to maintain that loss with the exception of 5-10 pounds I play with up and down. I've realized that the numbers on the scale aren't as important as how I feel. I don't weight as often as I once did, but then I don't think any of us farther out do. Heck I used to weigh before and after I used the bathroom ... hahaha!
I'm still a rule follower. I haven't had carbonated stuff, and I haven't gone back to eating sweets, which was once my weakness. I also follow a 15/30 rule for drinking before and after meals, I really think that helps. I get all my protein from food and stopped protein supplements at 4 weeks after surgery per Dr's orders. My blood tests are great and I'm now much healthier than I once was.
It's not and easy road, some days are far worse than others. I'm not perfect but I try hard.
I'll be the first to admit it was rough the first year, but I still will never regret having WLS. Best thing I've ever done for myself!
I've lost 200 pounds and been able to maintain that loss with the exception of 5-10 pounds I play with up and down. I've realized that the numbers on the scale aren't as important as how I feel. I don't weight as often as I once did, but then I don't think any of us farther out do. Heck I used to weigh before and after I used the bathroom ... hahaha!
I'm still a rule follower. I haven't had carbonated stuff, and I haven't gone back to eating sweets, which was once my weakness. I also follow a 15/30 rule for drinking before and after meals, I really think that helps. I get all my protein from food and stopped protein supplements at 4 weeks after surgery per Dr's orders. My blood tests are great and I'm now much healthier than I once was.
It's not and easy road, some days are far worse than others. I'm not perfect but I try hard.
Jan
I know I can, I know I can
I know I can, I know I can
Janet,
Happy Surgiversary to you my friend. 
I am so happy for you and you have done such a wonderful job. 
I remember the fist time I met you online and how wonderful you were and still are. You have helped me in so many ways though my first year journey. You are my inspiration!!!!. You are such a GREAT friend and I cherish our friendship deeply!!!! In just the year I have known you; you have gone through much….and if you ever need anything…to talk or a shoulder to cry on…you know I am right here for you!!! Keep up the good work… oxoxox to you…. Michele
I am so happy for you and you have done such a wonderful job. I remember the fist time I met you online and how wonderful you were and still are. You have helped me in so many ways though my first year journey. You are my inspiration!!!!. You are such a GREAT friend and I cherish our friendship deeply!!!! In just the year I have known you; you have gone through much….and if you ever need anything…to talk or a shoulder to cry on…you know I am right here for you!!! Keep up the good work… oxoxox to you…. Michele
Michele
You are an inspiration! I hope to have a similar story in 3 years or so. I do plan to comply with those things, too. I know how easy it is to gain weight. I've done that too many times. Thanks for sharing your story.
The pain of being this big is too much!
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
Wow, Congratulations! My three year anniversary is still a ways away, and I hope to have achieved as much as you have by then! You should be very proud of yourself. 
Hi to everyone in the forum--I'm new here. I've been trawling the posts, looking for inspiration and good stories, and here I've found it!
My story: Single mom of 3 boys, two of whom have special needs. I'm an RN who always had a weight problem but it got very severe after my divorce (guess how I tried to find happiness--at the bottom of a box of donuts, people!) My insurance started covering RNY surgery in January, 2007, and at 5'2" and almost 300 pounds (BMI 52), I went for it in March, 2007,with the full support of my family, friends, and colleagues. It was weird chatting with the anesthesiologist as they wheeled me into the OR and giving a shout-out to my peeps in ICU, I can tell you!
My weight is 152 right now, and I have added running to my exercise routine (I was just doing walking before), but even though I wear a size 8, I still feel like I could be fitter. My problem is all my extra skin! I get out to run at the crack of dawn because I don't want to be seen jiggling by anyone!! Yikes. Anyone else having this issue?
Hi to everyone in the forum--I'm new here. I've been trawling the posts, looking for inspiration and good stories, and here I've found it!
My story: Single mom of 3 boys, two of whom have special needs. I'm an RN who always had a weight problem but it got very severe after my divorce (guess how I tried to find happiness--at the bottom of a box of donuts, people!) My insurance started covering RNY surgery in January, 2007, and at 5'2" and almost 300 pounds (BMI 52), I went for it in March, 2007,with the full support of my family, friends, and colleagues. It was weird chatting with the anesthesiologist as they wheeled me into the OR and giving a shout-out to my peeps in ICU, I can tell you!
My weight is 152 right now, and I have added running to my exercise routine (I was just doing walking before), but even though I wear a size 8, I still feel like I could be fitter. My problem is all my extra skin! I get out to run at the crack of dawn because I don't want to be seen jiggling by anyone!! Yikes. Anyone else having this issue?
Good for you! That is great that you are able to increase your exercise to running, I am only 2 months out and I have to hold my "skin" when I run up and down the stairs (did I just say run on stairs???LOL yep, I can now) because my "skin" flaps up and down and slaps on my legs. It's as painful as it is embarrsassing and I can HEAR it! Yuck.
20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.
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