NEW AT THIS WANT A PIN PAL

I'm new at this. I'm checking on having weight loss surgery. But am realy scared. I wieght over 300lbs and almost 50 yrs odl. I want to get on with my life. I have a wonderful husband how is behind me 100%. That helps alot. Well please tell me about yourself. LOL

Hi, Jeanie, I am 18 months post op and down 169 lbs. I was 373 at first appointment with UTMB-GAlveston. I had RNY. Day of purgery I was 354 and now I am 185-18 months later. I had to get the weight off to have both full knee replacements. I am almost 52 and have been on disabilty for nearly 5 years due to obesity and severe arthritis. I am now walking without a cane or walker. I feel great. I used to take meds for diabetis, high blood pressure, high cholectrol, acid reflux, pain pills for the arthritis, and anti-depressants. Now I take Nexium for the acid reflux and alpporinol for gout. I lost a lot of hair not getting enough protein, but now I keep a jar of reduced fat peanut butter, crackers and a knife by my chair. Good luck, Marilyn Clanton [email protected]

Wow woman! Sounds like you really got a new lease on life. I want it too! You GO!!!!!

Hi Jeanie, I'm a 46 yr.old grammy of 2 beautiful girls, I am engaged to a wonderful man who is also behind my 100% I just got my insurance approval last Friday and am soo excited !! I still have to do the nutrition program ( this Friday ), and they tell me it should b late October early November for surgery date. Like you I'm tired of existing, I want to LIVE. I also need to have knee replacement surgery on both knees, and for that my pcp said not until 180# Not sure what else to put LOL !! My first time on this board !! TC & Blessings Lori