Celebrating 3 years post-op Revision

Ashley in Belgium
on 8/8/16 12:17 pm - Belgium

RNY on 08/08/13

Today I am celebrating the three life changing years of my upgrade from Lap Band (2006) to RNY (2013).

It is impossible to write all the ways my life has changed in these three years - both the good and bad. But every moment has been worth it because it has brought me here today. I am happier, stronger, healthier and more me. .

So this is a shout out to those who are lurking, or struggling in the early days of post-op life - it is worth it. I would do this over again every year if necessary. It is the very best thing I've done for myself in the past decade and I have zero regrets.

It isn't easy, but I don't find it hard either. I am not cured. I am a work in progress, but I am worth the effort it takes to stay the course and I want this new me more than I want any food.

I am so grateful to all my Hags and OH friends who have made this journey possible for me as I live overseas and have no access to in person support. I have learned so much from so many of you over the years and I hope I can continue to give back to this group as I slowly make my way through the harder years of maintenance.

Revision Band to RNY 8/8/13 5'4" HW 252 Lbs / SW 236 Lb / GW 135 lb / CW 127

T Hagalicious Rebel
Brown
on 8/8/16 12:25 pm - Brooklyn

VSG on 04/25/14 with

Beautiful!, You're beautiful girl, inside & out. What a nice post & so great getting to know you out here in cyberspace. Hope your life continues to stay blessed.

No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel

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Ashley in Belgium
on 8/8/16 12:43 pm - Belgium

RNY on 08/08/13

Thanks T - you always keep it real. I can't wait to hear all about your California adventure next month!

Revision Band to RNY 8/8/13 5'4" HW 252 Lbs / SW 236 Lb / GW 135 lb / CW 127

Kelly L.
on 8/8/16 12:34 pm

VSG on 05/16/11

Wow, you're beautiful girl! Congrats to you and good luck with continued success!

Kelly

The Salty Hag
on 8/8/16 12:51 pm

RNY on 05/20/13

Happy 3 years!

You are just amazing, Ash!! I'm proud to call you friend.

Hags Unite!

I woke up in between a memory and a dream...

Tom Petty

Ashley in Belgium
on 8/8/16 1:27 pm - Belgium

RNY on 08/08/13

Audrey I think you need to change your username to Hag who needs coffee and Coach!

Revision Band to RNY 8/8/13 5'4" HW 252 Lbs / SW 236 Lb / GW 135 lb / CW 127

(deactivated member)
on 8/8/16 1:16 pm - CA

RNY on 04/13/01

Congratulations, Ashley!!!!!!

Deanna798
on 8/8/16 1:26 pm

RNY on 08/04/15

Ashley! You look incredible! Congrats on three years of health!

Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 8/8/16 2:00 pm

RNY on 08/05/19

Congratulations, pretty lady!!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!