7 year surgiversary

I am so grateful that 7 years ago today I was being wheeled into the OR for Dr Peters to do the DS and give me back my life.

I truly believe in the Trinity of WLS Lifestyle
1)Nutrition-still protein first, then veggies or fruit then if any room left carbs for my major meals. Snacks are mine to enjoy. Take my supplements and minerals and check levels.

2)Exercise- I love to exercise now. I swim 5 mornings a week. In this last year I have increased my lap swimming. Have started two extra water-weight classes I teach in the evenings. Have successfully at age 50 completed my life guarding water exam. Can easily do charity walks.
Have not missed a "Walk from Obesity" since they 2004.

3)Mental Health-I regularly post and read on this site. Led a support group for the local Dr. Peter's DS patients for 3 years. I also have a rich spiritual life and use prayer in my exercise routine. Most importantly I live my life from a state of gratitude.

I still struggle with some of my health issues, especially autoimmune arthritis. This would not change with any wls surgery, but getting rid of the morbid obesity would help save my weight bearing joints. My knees are doing so much better at a normal weight, and the orthopedic surgeon now is not trying to get me to have my knee replaced. The destruction of my joints by the morbid obesity is gone. I feel I am doing so much better than I had ever imagined before surgery.

I feel blessed that I was able to have the DS- that I have not struggled with regain. That the weight I put back on was the right kind from exercise and building of muscle. I love being able to eat and enjoy food, all types in moderation.
I look forward to a continued life filled with health!!

Hi Amanda,

Congratulations!!!  I hope I am as successful as you are in 5-6 years!  I pray you continue to have a healthy and successful journey!

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations to you on all of your success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May the Lord bless you forever and always and then bless you again! You are a shining light of hope and encouragement!  THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!

Congratulations on your success and best wishes for continued health and happiness,

Sher

Thanks for sharing.  It is great to see it can last a lifetime..That not everyone regains weight.   I have sucha  fear of being overweight again.   Congrats to you on all your accomplishments.

Hey there
My mom lives in Prattville too as well as nieces .brothers etc..   I am 5 years out from RNY and havent regained as well..  Keep up the good work girl ....You look great
Shirley

PM who they are its a small world maybe I know them.

 Happy belated anniversary!  You were so supportive and inspirational to me during my struggle to get the surgery and I will never forget you!  Did you ever imagine that life could be so rich?!

my pleasure to be of support!
and no I never imagined it would be so wonderful, hoped for health and got so much more!!