Hi! I am actually new to the board although I had RNY surgery 10 years ago. I have really found the need for a "partner" in this journey. I have a wonderful husband and family (3 teen children:0) but I would love to have someone who actually *gets* how my body feels. I have done pretty well with the surgery. I have had some iron issues a hernia repair and gall bladder removal. I also had a tummy tuck. I suppose after a while  all of us start to wonder "what have I done to my body?"  I would LOVE to meet someone (preferably a lady :0) who was 5 or more years out. After 10 years many of us who have had the surgery become "worried" if any of us are around anymore (sounds funny I know!). When you have surgery in your 20's you are more concerned with the loooks end of things but 10 years later you become more concerned with your long term longevity and health. I supposed I am a bit stressed about it. I actually live between williamsburg and Richmond and would love to find a fellow GBS patient to relate to.  I am a patient of Dr. Clark although he did not do my surgery. I had mine done in Ohio by dr. Stellato. Thanks to all *****spond! God bless


Steph     

Ive been looking into this for 5 years and can't wait to get it done. I got close 2 years ago but then my insurance changed. This time I think it will happen in May.

I won't regret it at all after losing 50 lbs and gaining it back and then starting over every year for the past 5 yrs.

Alright    Way to go!   Please keep posting ... We need your support!  

I also chat on the VSG forum too.    Life will get even better !!  keep up to great work~!

It took me 5 years      I wondered why I suffered.  life is good !  

go back and decide to do this again...would you? and why?

I have thought of doing this for almost 2 years, and watched my mom and sister do this, but need outside advice. 

Thanks for all your help.
Shannon