I've been MIA (tl;dr)
Thaks for checking in Gwen. It sounds like you are super busy, which can be a lot of fun. And I'm glad your dad might be getting a little bit of a break, finally, with his eyes.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
My favorite Yoda quote is, "Do. Or do not. There is no try."
If you are satisfied with a BMI of 31, own it and learn to be happy where you are. If not, do what you know you need to do to get to your goal. You have given excellent advice to others and know what to do.
I'm glad your dad is in an "Okay" period. My dad battle bravely for 2 years. We treasured the "okay" periods as I know you are.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Exactly. I know what I need to do, it's just a matter of doing it. And I can, so I will.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Thanks for the update, I've been wondering about you and how your dad is doing. You have quite the schedule. I'll bet you're really looking forward to your vacation. My employer has a mandatory shut down this year for the Christmas week. While most employees complained about it, I can't wait and do not mind at all! :) Keep in touch...
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
You are always one to inspire, Gwen. Congratulations on remaining strong even through some challenges. I agree - life is pretty awesome and what's even better is that you are LIVING it!
JC 5'3" HW: 283.2 SW: 224.6 CW: 140.0 M1: -20.0 M2: -10.2 M3: -13.6 M4: -6.4 M5: -7.2 M6: -7.8 M7: -6.2 M8: -5.8 M9: -2.2 M10: -5
GOAL WEIGHT ACHIEVED 2/2/16
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Hi Gwen...Thanks for taking the time to post an update. I really appreciate it! Glad to hear your Dad is doing OK right now. Congrats on your Straight A's! I love the Career you have in mind. :-) Kay
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
Thanks for checking in Gwen. I knew you had a lot going on so treasure that vacation girl! Spend some of the time to get your head back in the game. Whew, yoga on your rest days? Active every day, good for you! I know you can do this, you mentioned awhile back having this mental block being in the 180's. Smash that block into a zillion pieces! You can do it & you have the tools to get you there! Get your butt in gear & keep it movin! 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
