Jane R.

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Carol P. 21 years, 5 months ago

Jane, You really are my hero!! I am 52 and was very leary about having WLS because of my age and all my co-morbidities. But I say if you can do it and succeed, so can I or anyone else! I am so proud of you and WE WANT PICTURES!! Have b4 & after pics posted to the bottom of this page, Kricket will help you! You are amazing!!! Big Hug!! Carol percel

kimberley B. 21 years, 5 months ago

Jane, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you!! Your journey has been aweseome and obviously you feel so much better. You serve as an inspiration to other women that feel that they might be too old to undertake this journey. Ladies...check out this story!! KimmieTN

Jane R. 21 years, 5 months ago

It has been a little over a year since I had my gastric bypass surgery. It has been a very eventful year. I have had to learn how to eat all over again. For instance, I cannot eat steak, which I love. I have had to learn how to portion my foods so I can have a taste of everything. I am learnng about skin care. Older skin needs special care and lots of lotions, oils and creams. But the most eventful things have been to buy clothes in a smaller size. I was a size 24 and now I am a size 14-16. I have lost 100 pounds. I feel wonderful. My back pain is easing up; however, I have had epidural steroid injections to help with that. I have had a knee replacement in April so now I can walk for a long while and not hurt. I look in the mirror and it's hard to recognize me sometimes. Most times though, I still see a fat lady. But I am not fat any longer. I guess it's a psychological thing, I had been fat for so long and now I'm not, and it's hard to switch those feelings. I still feel self-conscious whenever I walk into a restaurant. I am amazed when walking down a hallway somewhere I don't have to turn to the side when I meet someone coming from the opposite direction. I love the new me. I'm so glad I had this operation, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was the right decision for me. And, my surgeon was very good also. He told me on one of my visits that he was really pushing it with me as I had had so many serious things wrong with me that were not related to the obesity, and my age. But he went with his gut feeling and I'm so glad he did. I have had absolutely zero complications. Granted, I did my share of throwing up at the beginning, but this was all part of the learning process. I really cannot say enough good things about Dr. Naaman. I have met only one other surgeon like him, and that was my breast surgeon for the cancer. Dr. Naaman is an accomplished photographer and has his work hanging in his exam rooms. He will explain about the pictures and why he took that particular one. He's very modest about this talent. I thank God for Dr. Naaman and the gastric bypass procedure for obesity.

Becca K. 21 years, 7 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthy and happy. Please remember to drop by and update your profile from time to time. It's important for others to be able to see how we post-ops do on our journeys. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.

Cinna G. 21 years, 7 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthier and happier than ever. Please remember to post periodically so that others can share in your WLS experiences. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.