TIME FOR A WLS GRADS ROLL CALL

1.  First name or name you go by on the boards    Lisa / sssuzie1 2.  Surgery type   Open RNY 3.  Surgery date   March 28, 2002 4.  How far post-op   5+ years 5.  Highest weight    287 lbs 6.  Day of sugery weight    287 lbs 7.  Goal weight  160 lbs. 8.  Current weight   193 lbs 9.  Low weight post-op if different than current weight   163 lbs 10.  Biggest struggle as a post-op  Eating correctly - I find myself reverting back to my old habits, grazing, eating foods with "empty" calories (sugary, lots of carbs).  I'm trying really hard to get back on track and have started doing a protein shake only regimen, then will go on strict Atkins-style diet.  I truly want to re-train myself to eat properly and follow the rules so I can get down to my goal weight FINALLY!!!

hello everyone my name is Debra gastric March 10, 2006 1 1/2 years 234 234 now at 140 140 135 head hunger, snaking

1.  First name  Cindy 2.  Surgery type 3.  Surgery date 8-10-04 4.  How far post-op  3 yrs 5.  Highest weight 255 6.  Day of sugery weight 252 7.  Goal weight 160 8.  Current weight 197 9.  Low weight post-op if different than current weight 159 10.  Biggest struggle as a post-op  Currently, trying to loose the 25 pounds I have gained since February 2006 and it's a long story on why I have gained this weight. I'm also an emotional and stress eater and I'm having a hard time getting back on track.  I'm not able to see my surgeron or pre/post-op doctors anymore because we have changed health insurances and they currently don't take Care Choices.  If anyone has a let me know how to get back on track , please do so.   I work out at curves at least 3 to 4 times a week (sometimes less depending on what I have going on) and my weight just seems to be going up.    HELP! 

Chime in everyone... especially you lurkers out there!  LOL! 1.  First name or name you go by on the boards chickiewickie or Aimee, been MIA for a few years 2.  Surgery type Lap RNY 3.  Surgery date 06/04/03 4.  How far post-op 4 years 5.  Highest weight 253 6.  Day of sugery weight 235? 7.  Goal weight 125 8.  Current weight 177 9.  Low weight post-op if different than current weight 139 (I maintained 140# for a couple of years) 10.  Biggest struggle as a post-op

Alcohol!!!  I've gained nearly 40# in the last year due to too much booze and not enough exercise!!  However, I have stopped drinking and am back on track, first by going on liquids for the next week and weaning myself back on solids in the next few weeks. As well as exercising daily!!  I’m getting married for the first (and last) time in October. I want to feel (and look) my best!!!  As well as be healthy overall!  I've returned to OH for support, i know I'm not the only one whos has gained weight back. 

1. First name or names you go by on the boards.  Mspring64 2. Surgery type:  Lap RNY 3. Surgery date: 12/22/05 4. How far post-op:  18 months 5.  Highest weight:  294 6.  Day of surgery weight:  287 7.  Goal weight: Doctor's to loose 100 lbs.  Mine was to get into a single digit pant size. 8.  Current weight: 132 lbs and size 6 9.  Lowest post-op weight if different than current weight:  129lbs 10. Biggest struggle:  Besides loosing my hair and having to cut 18 inches off, the biggest struggle for me is dealing every day with my old eating habits and the stresses that led to them.  I realized I was eating out of boredom, anxiety, stress, companionship and basically to shield myself.  From what? I guess being hurt.  Instead of replacing my food compulsion/addiction with alcohol, drugs or sex, I was shopping all the time.  Since I was thinner, it gave me an excuse to shop for new clothes.  But now that I have maxed out my credit cards, I have to face the reasons why I used food for companionship and comfort.  This has not been an easy journey, but I do not regret my decision to have this surgery.  My health has improved, off BP rx's, no more sleep apnea and physically I don't even feel like the same person.  But mentally, I am the same person.  It's just now I can not hide behind my fat and use my weight as an excuse for not living my life.  I know this is journey and I am nowhere near the end.

1. Kim Verneuille 2. DS 3. April 11, 2003 4. 4 years 2 months 5. not sure 6. 350 ( probably my highest but not sure) 7. 150 8. 166 9. 150 10. Watching my diet, getting my vitamins in, and keeping a regular exercise routine.

1.  First Name:  Bartlett Cowgirl (Jan) 2.  Surgery type: RNY 3.  Surgery date: 6/27/06 4.  How far post op:  1 year 5.  Highest Weight: 278 6.  Day of surgery weight: 268 7.  Goal weight: 150 8.  Current Weight: 136 9.  Low weight post of: 135 10.  Biggest struggle:  trying to eat hard proteins and drink enough water.  I continue to attend a wls support group and it really helps.

I was lurker and now back! Maries1964 RNY 1/24/2005 2 plus years 317 150 155 my biggest struggle is staying away from the soft food syndrome.  I also get were I don't want to cook just for me.  To put me first. I am working on it though. And my biggest thing is trying to get over the fear of stretching my stomach! 

1.  First name =Marie 2.  Surgery type =R&Y 3.  Surgery date =02/27/06 4.  How far post-op = coming up on one year six months 5.  Highest weight = 270 lbs. 6.  Day of sugery weight = 248 lbs. 7.  Goal weight = short term goal was 199 lbs. Personal goal 150 lbs. 8.  Current weight = 155 lbs. 9.  Low weight post-op if different than current weight = 153 lbs. 10.  Biggest struggle as a post-op = Still get that incredible hunger. It's back and I try to tame it with healthy stuff!

I am a very sucessful bariactric surgery patient.  I had my surgery on March 11, 2003 and weighed 262lbs.  I lost exactly 100lbs and as of today, June 30, 2007, I still weigh 162.   I attibute my sucess to Dr. Roll in Fairfax, Va (Now Retired) He and the nutritionist made it clear what I had to do to lose the weight and most importantly, keep it from coming back.  I am still following their instructions and don't miss one thing in my former life of eating myself into a handicapped person. You can cheat and do what you know you aren't supposed to do but think about who you are really cheating....YOURSELF.  I chose to be true to my cause of losing weight and getting healthy.   I wish all of you the same determination and desire to be as healthy as you can become.   When I had the surgery, I was at times, in a wheelchair.  Now, I am one of the youngest 70 year old ladies you could ever meet. My dear sweet husband of 50+ years, passed away a year ago and I am now dating again and am now enjoying my life to the fullest.  God is good!