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Scott, I had my surgery June 12th (12 days ago) I had RNY (open) I am very happy that I did it YES, YES, YES I would do again in a heart beat NO REGRETS I have lost 24 lbs so far and already feel so much better!! I had a few days of wanting to eat what my family was eating just because it was there. ( okay , just because I am who I am I had a bite and spit in trash) I made sure I walked 3hrs after surgery ( hurt like hell, but each time got a little better) and am walking now as much as I can. ( so hot here, I walk in morning before 11am and evening after 6pm) I am feeling stronger everyday. I have to remind myself not to do to much because I know it takes 6 weeks for the stomache to heal from the inside out. Just remember vits, water, and protein, for the rest of your life. Very doable I was on 10 prescription meds everyday . Right now I am down to 4 (yeah!!!) and hope to only be on vits soon. This board is soooo helpful and always here!! Do your research, find a good surgeon, and go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much luck to you ................(HUGS)...........Karen

1. What type of surgery did you have? I choose gastric bypass (Laproscopic RNY) because I am a sugar junkie. I WANTED the extra restriction that "dumping" offers. Ironicall, I don't dump, typically. Even though I tolerate sugar pretty well, I can only do so much, so it is working for me. 2. When did you have it? 8-19-2004 3. Are you happy with the type of procedure you had? i am VERY happy with my RNY. I have lost 125 pounds (100% of the weight I wanted to lose). I now have a very normal BMI of 24.9 instead of one of 46.9. I have maintained my weightloss within 5 pounds easily for 9 months. 4. If you could do it all over today knowing everything that you know now what would you change? The ONLY thing that I would have changed is I would have done it sooner. 5. Do you have any regrets? No, I have no regrets. XOXOXO, Sharyn

Scott, This is a big choice...I like the way you are doing your research...good thinking. 1. RNY-Proximal 2. April 10th 2006 3. Absolutely! Never in my life did I ever think I could this much weight this quickly....and the best thing is the lifestyle change. 4. If I had to repeat this surgery once a month to get to goal...I would do it....it was that significant of a change. 5. The only regret I have is waiting so long....and convincing myself that I should try "diet and exercise" one more time...which ended up with a 30 pound wt gain. Good Luck Scott! Cyndi

1. Lap RNY 2. 9-30-03 (almost 3 years ago...) 3. Absolutely 4. Being more prepared for when I got home with help. 5. My only regret is I didn't do it sooner. Adasha 247/140

Stranger mega busy... We moved to Kingwood and work is as busy as it can be. I've added 2 stepkids to the bunch, so mega busy!!!!!

Scott; 1. What type of surgery did you have? Laproscopic RNY 2. When did you have it? 11/15/2005 3. Are you happy with the type of procedure you had? Thrilled. My incisions are tiny, my pain was minimal and my recovery was speedy. 4. If you could do it all over today knowing everything that you know now what would you change? I wouldn't change a thing. My experience has been wonderful so far. 5. Do you have any regrets? Not one. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 166 / 137

Hi Scott, Good luck on your new journey in life - 1. Type of surgery - RNY with Dr Todd McCarty in Dallas 2. When - 6-1-06 I'm 25 days out and have lost about 35 lbs. Feeling Great! 3. I'm very Happy - I can already do things I couldn't do before 6-1-06, like play on the floor with the grandbaby, touch my toes and walk without losing my breath. 4. I'm still a "Newbie" or "Rookie" , so at this point I wouldn't change a thing. 5. Regrets - NO, Notta, None, it's the most awesome thing I've done for myslf and my family. I'm so happy, and when Mama's happy everyone is happy. Cozette