Heather H.
If I could go back 7 years
Sep 22, 2012
And if I knew then what I know now...I would have done the following,
1. I would have had the DS, Instead of RNY.
2. I would never have tested or tried to 'tolerate', alcohol, sugar, or white carbs...again. I would have not sipped or drank any liquids with my meals, ever again.
3. Whined to be 'normal'!( Eat whatever I want and stay skinny)
4. I would have started walking, every day, and stuck to it.
5. After surgery I would have worried less about protein, and calories and just focused on water and vitamins.
6. I wouldn't have stressed about my hair, I would concentrated on staying hydrated.
7. I would have had my first pannelectomy at my 100lb loss, to keep the loss in perspective and not dealt with body dysmorphia.
8. I would have not transferred my self medication with food to self medication of anything not healthy.
9. I would have started counseling six months before surgery and continued it..
10. I would have realized my anemia, hypothyroidism and super immune system would fight to keep me alive, think I was starving and ultimately adjust my metabolism. That once I trained my body to live on 3 cups of food a day, i can't ever eat more than that and not gain weight.
Having said all that...my 7 yr Anniversary is coming up the 29th of Sept. I had my surgery on the day of John Otts's funeral. I promised myself going in, I would not fail at this . I did, I have.
I started at 275 was down to 139. A year later...and over the last 6 I am back to 230. Sad. I have had a pannelectomy, breast surgery and had no complications. I now have a hernia, and stretched stoma from drinking liquids with my meals. I am seeking a revision. Because I can't live like this... Again. Good luck to you new ops, WLS graduates, and friends still giving and sharing here. My hope is for you to succeed.
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About Me
Northern, CA
Location
46.3
BMI
Surgery
09/29/2005
Surgery Date
Sep 29, 2004
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