Question:
I NEED HELP GETTING BACK TO LOSING WEIGHT

I HAD GASTRIC BY-PASS IN 1991 AND NOW THAT I'M OLDER IT'S HARDER TO LOSE AND KEEP IT OFF. KATHY EVANS...LA.    — KAT1991 (posted on January 2, 2007)

January 2, 2007
i would really like to hear some details about your obesity struggle since you had the surgery over 10years ago. i'm planning on having gbs and working on approval right now but i would love for you to email me. i want to know more about the people that had it done around the time you did. [email protected]
   — RNlvnCARSON

January 2, 2007
Hi Kathy, I am 5 years post op and I am just about 60 years old. Don't feel it any more though. Before I had the surgery I was told that I probably wouldn't make it to much longer and now after losing 150 pound initially and I do go up and down about 10 pounds but my Dr. said that is kind of normal. I will be willing to watch my weight. I am very diligent with the scale, I have to weigh everyday so that I can catch anything it shouldn't read. I just go back on to my basics and it usually drops right off. I am going to try and lose about 15 more pounds. Went from wearing a size 32 dress to a sixteen and my pants went from a 4x to a size 10. Don't worry about anything except for having the surgery and getting on with a wonderful life. I sure am glad I did it and never will look back to wonder if I shouldn't have. I am so much healthier and have a lot more energy. Good Luck to you, I will be thinking of you!!!!
   — Sherrie S.

January 3, 2007
Hi Kathy. I am glad you are still willing to struggle with your weight to help your health. It is easy to lose sight of the wonderful benefits we have had in the past. I looked at your profile, and there is nothing there, so I don't know anything about your journey, but I will say this to you. Where ever you are in your struggle, fight the fight. Even though you had surgery a long time ago, you still have a tool you can use. Use that tool. Care about what you put into your mouth, join weight watchers or some place that will get you back on track. Then get back on track. Obesity is a head issue with a body consequence. Deal with the head issues and you will be able to accept what is going on with your body. You are not a victim of your own body, you have the tool and the control, just tackle the head issues that are leading the decisions you are making. Go back to basics, water, protein and exercise. No excuses to yourself, and go one day at a time. You are strong enough to have surgery, you are strong enough now to maintain what you have lost, and re lose what you gained. There are so many resources in our society to help us out, find out what works for you and get that help. Your health is worth it. Best to you. PatriciaP
   — Patricia P