My 10 Year Anniversary!

I had my10 yrs anniversary yesterday since having my RNY. I was 44 when I had my surgery, and I would do it over and over again every year if I had to in order to feel this good. I have energy, I can bend over, I can run after my grandson, I feel 40, act 30 and am so grateful for this surgery every day. I still follow the rules most of the time, I haven't gained enough to be worried about - a pound or two here and there isn't a biggie when you've lost over 100. I eat well, am unbelievably active, have made so many post op friends over th years and I  have not had any complications. I hike , I bike I kayak and canoe, I white water raft, mountain bike, walk all over on vacations, I walk my dog and she's the one panting when we get back home. I ride my Harley,  I
meet amazing people all over in my travels. I eat out (frequently), I find what I can eat, what I want to eat or what works for me wherever I go. I still have WOW moments and can't imagine not having had this life saving surgery. My acid reflux is gone, no knee pain (ACLreplacement the year before my wls), I can run circles around people half my age, I work 2 jobs - sometimes 3
and am amazed at the energy I have. I look at each day as a gift, and am so happy I had this done. Life is good and mostly because of wls. It gave me my life back. My only regret? That I
only have 50 more years to try new stuff, I need more time - there's so much to see and do!
For you newbies - this is an amazing ride- hang on and enjoy it! Life is sweet, make each day
count.

Jen 10 yrs post op RNY.

 Thanks for posting this! Its very motivational. I'm only 3 weeks out and am having doubts because I feel so bad normally. This gives me some hope though! Thanks!

Congratulations to you! What a wonderful life you now have. I'm only 20 months out but am so much more alive and active. I agree with everything you said. You're an inspiration and I love hearing about long term successes. Love your attitude!

Thanks for sharing.
Jan

Happy 10 Year Anniversary!!  That's awesome and congratulations! 

Thank you for sharing, it gives me hope that I will be like you in 10 years! 

Keep up the good work!

Congrats to you!!! I hope I can post the same thing 7 years from now! I just had my three years and am always looking for those further out.

Best wishes!!!

Congratulations, Jen ...  it's good to have real long term vets around - just to show that there is a lot of life after WLS and that long term LIVING is possible!!!!

Thank you for such a tremendous post!  Hearing someone as far out as you are and one who is happy, healthy, active, keeping the weight off and has no regrets is what I look for on a daily basis.  Your post was encouraging and inspirational.  Thank You.

 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !

What an inspiration.

At 22 mos out I'm having a realization and your post proves it.

Previously - I didn't like to exercise.  It was TOO HARD lugging around all that extra weight - not to mention embarrasing, etc.    I had some concerns that the dislike of exercise would make regain inevitable.  Also, I get a little anxious when people talk about their workouts - and the balancing of crazy workout schedules so that they can eat more.

Well, exercising does increase appetite.  But what I find is - I LOVE the outdoors, I love riding my bike, I love taking photos of nature, I really enjoy walking (even liked that when I was big) - and I find myself LOOKING for new ways to enjoy myself outdoors.  The only way it is related to food is that I need fuel to stay so active.  It is NOT about I need to be so active so that I can eat.

Congrats again.  I'm almost 59.  What do you think we'll be posting about when we're 90????

Thanks for the inspiration- there is long term good life after RNY! It's worth it and the work it takes!

Happy surgiversary, and may you have many continued healthy ones more!

AWESOME Jen.... Just AWESOME!!!!!
I hope to have your attitude at 10 years out.  i know I certainly feel that way now.  I love my RNY!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!