Some of the best 5 yrs of my life

5 years ago today I had RNY and have never looked back.  I wanted surgery to get my life back, and it worked.  I started over 220 and ended up 111, too low, but bounce back is real and I sit this morning at 134.  RNY cured my high bp, cholesterol, sleep apnea and gerd (although I am still on an acid reducer).  I am still wearing clothes I have now had for years.  My last stress test, they said I performed like they would expect of a healthy 33yr old.  I am 66.  I ride and drive my ponies, garden, do muscle pump, and thoroughly enjoy my life instead of sitting on the side lines.  This is truly the best thing I ever did for myself. 

Thanks to the vets who guided me along the way.  I have stuck around because I need you and everyone to stay on track.  Plus I am a great believer in giving back, shining the light so others can follow.  They do surgery on our tummies, not our heads and this is a head trip too.

So everyone have a protein for me and the other vets today and be thankful for what you have been given.  A chance to get your life back.

Congratulations on your continued success! And thank you for all your wise comments and advice. As a newbie, 7 months out, your comments have been helpful and I appreciate the time you take out of your day for the folks on this forum.

Price you are an Amazing Woman!!!  Congrats on your 5 year Surgiversary!!!   I'm betting some of that bounce back is muscle where mine is flab....lol.

I'm so glad you are still active on our Lightweight Site!!!  I look forward to reading your posts every day!! 

Congratulations on your success and continued success! :)  Thanks for coming back to share your story!

Congrats

Congratulations on your continued success!  WOW 5yrs, that seems so far away when your a newbie. I would like to personally thank you for all your help, encouragement, and insight you have given to all of us who need it.  It is always nice getting info from someone who has been there, done that, and continues to do it!  You are a true blessing, always answering our questions or helping us through a rough day, we know we can count on folks like you, so Thank You!!!!  Here's to you and more yrs of continued success!!

Melissa

Congratulations on your 5 years Price!!  You amaze me at how active you stay.  I love looking at pictures of you and your pony.

Keep up the great work.  You are so right about the surgery on your tummy and not your head.  I sure let my head get me into trouble sometimes.

Here's to the next 5 great years...  It sure would be great if we could all meet up one year somewhere.  I feel like I have so many more sisters on here.

Linda

Happy surgiversary, Price!  

Happy Surgiversary, Price!  You were one of the first welcoming posters here when I joined a year ago.  Thank you for sticking around and being an inspiration to us.  

Happy Surgiversary Price!  I have to say that you are a very impressive person.  I hear about all that you do and I feel like a slacker.

Your surgery has been very successful because you have worked hard at making it a success.

I look forward to hearing about many more years from you.