Hello from new member along with story.

Once I made the decision to have surgery, it was still a long time in coming.  It  only took me about 10 years to be convinced to have surgery to  begin with.   I think the only day I was not overweight was the day I was born.  Several years ago, a close friend had the bypass and the dr. really botched it up and she almost died.  To this day, she still has a lot of problems with it. Since than I would not even discuss the possibility.  That is until my dr said it was that or have a stroke.  I opted for surgery.  I was set to have the sleeve on March 30th but life intervened.  On Feb 27th, I fell and broke my leg in 5 places.  So, no surgery until leg healed enough to walk, etc.  I spent 3 weeks in the hospital and when I was released I had to use a wheelchair and a walker to hop as I could not have any weight on that leg.  I have been having therapy since that time and now do not use any aids to walk.  I had the sleeve done on 5/25 and waiting for all the great results.

Hi and welcome to Life-Starts. I'm so sorry about your broken leg. What a difficult time.
Congratulations on getting the surgery done.  You will feel better as each week goes by. I felt a new normal by about week 9-10.
I had RNY on 12-21-09,  I've lost 75 pounds and feel really good. I'm doing water aerobics and walking for exercise.
For me this surgery has been amazing. It has been hard at times but worthwhile.
Annie

I am so glad you posted , Welcome again 
The results will soon start coming .
You have been through a lot and I pray that from here out you do fine . I know you will .

Just know we are here for you .

Tink

Life does have a way of happening, but I am so glad you had the surgery.  Congrats!!  In a few weeks you will be on your way to a better life for sure.  Respect your pouch and you will be good to go.  I wish you all success life has to offer.  Thanks for sharing!

Hey snk,

Welcome to the group and congrats to you for taking the step forward to have the weight loss surgery.  You are going to be so much better at the end and will find that the success was well worth the wait!