5 years post op my 5th anniversary of my surgery was yesterday and i posted some reflections...

**willow**
on 9/26/07 1:31 pm - Lake In The Hills, IL

my 5th anniversary of my surgery was yesterday and i posted some reflections on my blog - please take a moment to read it. Love & Hugs Val

10+ years post op and still maintaining!!! surgery 9/25/2002 260/134
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatric_journey/welcome/ if you send a friend request on FB make a note that you are from OH - thanks http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=586438255&ref=profile

also www.facebook.com/valshealthykitchen

Tracy B
on 9/26/07 8:17 pm - Erie, PA

RNY on 01/11/05

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!! I have missed seeing you around here lately so I was excited to see your post. I also went and read your blog~very good, very true. You are such a wealth of knowledge and I always enjoy reading your perspective on things. Thanks for giving so much to us over the years! Congratultions on 5 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~*~Tracy B~*~

328/160 *** 5'9"
start/current

(deactivated member)
on 9/26/07 10:52 pm

RNY on 08/14/06

I read your reflections, and even though I'm not nearly as far along as you are (about 14 months), I can relate to everything you said! I went to visit a friend at the hospital last night that just had RNY. He was drinking with his baby food. I said "you're not supposed to do that." And he said it didn't matter. My grandson was chewing on a cookie and he said he was going to beat one of those up and eat it, and I wouldn't be surprised if he did it. Some people just don't understand that you have to make changes or the surgery won't work. And that thing about relationships changing - I was disappointed about that, but it's really true. I think people felt more comfortable when I was the fat lady. I'm glad you've been so successful. It helps somebody like me see that happen!

MainePam
on 9/27/07 12:11 am - Bucksport, ME

RNY on 09/26/06

Val, Thanks for the info on your blog it was very helpful to me at just 1 year out. Congrats or your 5 yr anniversary.

sel
on 9/27/07 10:52 am - colchester, CT

RNY on 04/05/06

Congratulations on your 5th surgiversary! I stopped by and read your blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. All helpful information. All the best Sher

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Mirabelle
on 9/27/07 1:24 pm

RNY on 02/08/05

Val I wanted to wish you a "happy anniversary". Thanks for sharing your blog with us, its very informative to read someone else's journey and when you think back how much we have all gone through, I still say its worth every bit of it to be "healthy and happy".

SherylR
on 9/27/07 3:18 pm - Richlands, NC

RNY on 08/22/02

Val, Congratulations on your 5 years!!!!! I am just over 5 years myself, isn't it wonderful!!! I read your blog and you have a lot of good information on it, thanks! Sorry I took so long to reply! Have a great day!!!