Anyone 5+,10+,20+ Years out?

Can anyone tell me how things are going for them that long out?... and how here life is?... any medical issues?... I'm 20 and I know it's a life style change, but what about when I'm 30, 40, or 50 and a grandmother?... Has anyone asked this question?... I want to live until I'm 70+, and don't want this surgery to put a raod block to me living my full lifes potiental. Any information would be great.

 

Here's another post from a few days back you can look at from the RNY board.

Robin

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/a,messageboard/action, replies/board_id,5465/cat_id,5065/topic_id,3666711/

I am currently seven years out, no health problems so far.    I have 3 friends who have also had surgery and are over 8 years out.   One has continual problems with leaking, but has since day one.   She has internal bleeding occasionally.   The other two have no problems at all.   So out of 4 of us, one has problems.    She is the only one who has not gained weight back.   The rest of us have gained a portion of our weight back.   I have kept off 100 lbs.   I would like to lose what I have gained back.   But have been guilty of being a snacker I'm afraid.   Hope that answers your question.  

 

 

 

 I was 5 years post op last week.  I am feeling quite healthy.  I have, unfortunately, regained 50 lbs of the 130 lbs. lost, but realize that even though I am (as of today) committed to losing some or all of this regain, I am much healthier now than I was 5 years ago.

I am 5 ft. 3-1/2" tall and 45 years old, but I truly believe that without the surgery I would have continued to gain more and more weight every year until it eventually killed me.  Even with the regain, I am active.  I ride my stationary bike 12 miles a day and walk for 40-45 minutes every day.  I have gone places and done things I never would have been able to do at my heavier weight.  I was very concerned with my cholesterol (it was very high) and worried about diabetes.  My cholesterol is now in the normal to low range and my blood sugar levels are great.

Having this surgery was very scary and it took me several weeks to be happy with my decision to have it.  (I was even denied insurance after the surgery and ended up having to pay it out of pocket) but am so incredibly glad now that I made the decision to have gastric bypass.  No one knows what our future will hold, but if you're 20 now, imagine how even 30 more years being healthy would compare to 60 more years dealing with heart, blood pressure, diabetes, joint pain, and many complex medical issues that might prevent you from being the person you know you can be.

Good luck to you.  I hope you make the decision that will be one to make you happy.

 

Lindsey

I am 7 years post op and have not had any significant problems.  I have to watch my iron level but other than that my labs are always great.  I make sure I do all the things you are suppose to do, take your vitamins, eat right and exercise.  I lost 215 lbs, had some issue with regain about 2 years ago but have since lost what I gained and then some!  I made the choice in my late 20s to have the surgery before health problems started setting in due to my weight.  I have absolutely no regrets.  Hope this helps

Terri

pre op 365 lbs size 26/28

Currently 150 lbs size 4

5' 11"

Hi. I don't visit this board much anymore, shame that it is. I had my surgery in August of 2000.  Almost 8 years ago.  Its always a mental game. You have to decide if you want to be healthy and do what you should do or if you want to go back to the old ways. None of us can eat enormous meals now. But we can eat alot of little meals, cookies,, shacks,  etc. I have seen people that have eaten just a little bit, but all day long who have never lost any weight after their surgery. Its important to realize the only reason that we are going to lose is from now consuming the calories.  Whatever form they come in. Protein, carbs, or sweets.  We should not give ourselves permission to graze all day. I have come to believe that the 3 meal a day theory is still best if we want to keep the weight off. Because I can eat 6 or 7 small meals and the calories are up there just as thought they  had been 3 enormous meals.  Thats my opinion, it hasn't changed much. Neither has my weight. I've kept most off. A few pounds up but pretty handleable. Whenever I feel a little heavy I pay attention to what I'm eating and back off for  a week or so and it gets back to normal. This is a great tool, but not a cure. But without this tool I could never have done it. Good luck to all.

Good advise thank you!