Question:
Should you hesitate to have surgery?
Hi, I just want to let those considering surgery to know that I had RNY surgery one year ago and would not hesitate for one minute to have WLS. I just wanted to celebrate my surgiversary with all the WLS folks on this OH/forum. I want to thank you all for all the help, information and support prior to surgery and especially after surgery. I had RNY surgery one year ago with Dr. Nohr in Alberta. I had to travel from Manitoba to Alberta to have this done. My highest weight ever was 318.8 lbs in 2007. Just prior to surgery in March 2008, I weighed 286 lbs and now one year later I am 148 lbs. I have lost about 52 " in the breast/waist/hip area. I am down from a size 4/5X to a size 12/14. At six months I was in onderland, at 7 months I lost 100 lbs. I have no regrets. I feel healthy and very very happy! Thanks all! check out my profile and I would be happy to answer any questions who may have. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/diane123/ — Diane G. (posted on March 14, 2009)
March 14, 2009
**Congratulations** to you and Thanks for sharing !! I'm just a little
over 4 months out but would do it all again also...having to take NO
medications now is THE BEST !!
— debz_58
March 14, 2009
And another Big CONGRATULATIONS to you as well!! that is just great! and
Thanks for the very Positive note on the Q/A site. Sometimes that is what
we need to hear, all the positive notes out there. You should shout it
from the rooftops- so to speak- I am so excited about my upcoming surgery
and can't wait to find out my date-- still waiting to hear from the drs
office for the date. but it will come. I have lost 25 pounds pre op and
and very excited about my weightloss. I can't wait to be able to celebrate
my 1 year anniversary. Kepp up the great work. I kow you feel wonderful
and i am very happy for you!! Kudos to YOU. hugs and blessings your way,
Cora S.
— jnclshrum
March 14, 2009
ONGRATULATIONS! Even though I haven't made goal, I feel the same - I would
do this again in a heartbeat and wish I had considered it sooner.
— AuntPamcakes4six
March 14, 2009
Congradulations on this milestone. It must be a wonderful feeling for
you. I can't wait to be in your shoes. I'm still doing all the work to
get a surgery date.
— Kathleen W.
March 14, 2009
WAY TO GO! You look fabulous dah'ling!!!
— .Anita R.
March 14, 2009
Happy Surgiversary!!! You have given yOurself the best present of all --
the gift of good health. GOOD FOR YOU!!!
— psrd370
March 15, 2009
Congratulations on all of your successes! Keep up the great work for life
long health and wellness. The very best of luck to you and live the life
you were meant to live now.
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
March 15, 2009
Yes...maybe you should hesitate. I am so happy for you and your success,
but not everyone has a success story. I can tell you I would think twice. I
am almost 13 weeks out from a VGS and if I had to do it over again; I would
not. I had a leak and spent 30 days out of the past 2 months in the
hospital and almost died. I am just being honest...you must take this
surgery seriously...it is a major lifestyle change. At 10 - 11 weeks I can
now eat 2 tablespoons of food every few hours. Maybe in a year from now
when the weight is gone and I am healthy again...I will be less hesitant
but for now I just can't say that.
— moore37042
March 16, 2009
YEAH, DIANE!!! I'm with you. it's been 2 years since I had WLS and I not
only lost 140 pounds but made great friends at the Cleveland Bariatric
Center and on this website. If you're ever in Ohio look me up. Maureen,
Akron
— Muggs
March 16, 2009
I too am grateful for my surgery! I am a little over 10 months out and have
already exceeded my goal. I am only 2 lbs shy of officially being HALF the
person I used to be!! Congrats to you on your success!!
— gonnaB1hotmama
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