Hello!

Thanks! I'm quite the active lurker on the DS board, haha.

Congrats on your decision to take control of your health!! My highest recorded weight was 339 (my actual highest was probably higher but I refused to get on a scale for years). I had RNY almost 5 years ago. I am so thankful everyday for getting my life back.

Just be aware that even though the DS has the best long-term stats, it is still possible to regain weight even with the DS and that any weight loss surgery is just a tool. We must make lifestyle changes to ensure our long-term success.

Best wishes on your journey!!

Laura! You're one of my favorite posters! Always to the point. :D We also have the same surgeon.

Yeah, I'm very aware of the statistics. I actually didn't really buy into the hype that some push saying that DSers don't regain. I've seen too many people posting about regain on various DS-related message boards to claim that, haha. That is very true that all weight loss surgeries are tools and it's all about working them by changing our lifestyles. :)

 

 

 

lol.... thanks. I like it when people appreciate my thoughts.

Ahhhhh.... I did not notice you are also in Houston. We should do lunch sometime. Do you go to the support group meetings at the Davis Clinic?? I have gone sporadically. I see that Dr. Davis is speaking this month so I may go. I love him!!

Hi! I too have been big all my life. My highest weight being 419 this past January. I had the DS on April 3 weighing 386, I'm now 328. So far I'm very happy with my DS. I wish you luck in your journey!

Yay, another DSer! We seem to be incredibly rare on non DS-related boards.

I'm glad you are having success with your DS. Best of luck to you too!