Been around OH for awhile? Please introduce yourself and share how you are

The OH community has so many members that have been around for quite some time.  You've provided LOTS of information, education and support, and make the community what it is. 

Please introduce yourself and update on how you're doing along with anything you'd like to share.

I'm JazzyOne9254, aka Jazz.

I'm 5 1/2 years out with the Duodenal Switch, and have lost and maintained a 257 pound weight loss.

I have had skin reduction surgery on my thighs and legs (not a lift, just excise and remove) and it has immensely improved my quality of life!  No more flapping around the house when I'm unbound (ace bandages used to hold it all still).  I actually tripped myself once when one of the flaps was a little damp, and flapped over the opposing thigh and got stuck.

I can also wear my "real" size pants now, instead of getting them in a larger size to accomodate the skin.

Hi Jazzy,

Thank you for all you do and all the paying forward to all our members.  Your support has been second to none!

Thanks so much!  I really enjoy interacting with the members on the various boards, not only telling what has worked for me, but getting information from them for things I might be having issues with. This is the most useful board on the Internet I've come across for weight loss information , be it weight loss surgery pre-op, post-o*****op!

Hello everyone. Im Keila and I had a DS done on 07/08/14 with Dr Houseworth in WA. I had a great surgery and haven't had any complications. 

So far I am mostly on soft foods, and seem to be doing fairly well. I get at least 90grams of protein a day and am working my way up to eating more calories. I am just now getting about 900.

Ive been learning so much from other posts. Thank you all so much. I cant wait to have my inside calm down and get onto a "normal" weight life!

Congratulations Keila on your surgery. Be sure and add Jazzy to your friends list, she is awesome!