Hedy W.

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I am 66 now . Gastric bypass 22 years ago. regained about 55 lbs tried every diet known to man. 2lbs here and there but very difficilt.  Aree the new injectables ie mounjaro, ozempic etc safe for us? I am not diabetic and worry about hypoglycemia.  Also any other things that have worked for long timers

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 Ok.... having some trouble...... Had hysterectomy   yuk......  I want my hormones back :) 
I gained THIRTY pounds back....  So upset....  Never really feel full,  but.....  getting back on track,   stopped exercising,  always tired.... have to get back on track  

Yesterday was my  7 year anniversary of my WLS.  It feels like another lifetime ago.  I look at my before picture at 305 and I see the pain in my face, the shame in my heart, and  the swollen feet. I was one year post divorce after a 19 year marriage at that time.  Would I have the surgery again?  Yes although if it were today,  I might research less invasive procedures like the lap band.  That was very new and experimental  7 years ago.  I have changed my life.  I have kept all but a nasty 25 lbs off.  I hate those 25 lbs as they remind me of the helplessness I felt before WLS.  Then I remember.... hey.... your just like everyone.... you have a nasty 25 lbs to lose,  you need to go to the gym before etc and I get off my own back.  Health wise,  My ulcer has been healed and has not returned.... Jinx, double jinx, knock on wood, salt over the shoulder  lol.  I do have osteoporosis on bone scan, however I am not sure that is a product of malabsorption as Menopause.  I have changed jobs and now teach in a high school for teen parents.  I feel challenged and sometimes frustrated.  Much like everyones life. 
I realize, I still have some of the demons.  I still desperately want to eat when i am stressed or upset.  Guess that demon was not cut out with my surgery :).  I have 3 great kids,  2 in college and one in high school.  I think they are proud of me and  I am closer to them then I could of been when I was that "other" Hedy.  I have a wonderful boyfriend who has my back and supports my goals and my dreams.  7 years later.......   Would I do it all again?   Absolutely  and now.....  my eyes will face front, and I am continuing this journey..... forward.   Smiling.