5 Years Post-Op Today!

Ok so I’m 5 years post- op today.  I started my journey weighing about 245 lbs give or take a few lbs. My first year, I lost 85lbs. Then after that, it was up and down hill for a while…..mostly up. My lowest weight  was right about 160. Now, for a girl my height, that is still a lot of weight.  I did not ever get to goal (which for me was at least 140) but I did lose all symptoms of High Blood Pressure & Diabetes. Now that………alone in itself, has been an accomplishment.  In 5 years, I’ve not ever had to take meds for those co-morbidities.  I did creep up to almost 190lbs and was eating just like a pre-op. Although I still have  food restriction, I can finish my whole dinner…..(it just takes me longer). I was not as educated as I am now about the rules of the pouch and the steps to be successful. I didn’t pay attention because I thought  I could just eat anything after surgery……..just smaller portions. I was so wrong. I did drink with my meals and I didn’t wait the 30 min after eating to drink. I didn’t eat healthier. I didn’t exercise like I was supposed  to. I went straight back to my old habits.I do feel fortunate that I have not gained a majority of the weight back…..I do know that it IS possible.  My current weight is 175. I’ve seen many here on OH gain almost all their weight back. Trust me, it’s very easy to do. I am extremely healthy , happy and have no regrets of having this surgery. I’m just sorry I didn’t work at it harder to get better results. I am very grateful to Kaiser Permanente for this opportunity for a gastric bypass  and for also paying for the 7lbs of excess panni skin they removed 3 years ago. Now if I can just get them to remove the middle tire, I’d be even more elated.

HAPPY SURGIVERSARY to ME!!!

Nadine

Hi Nadine...  America may have it's own Idol, but you are our very own WLS-karaoke singing-Idol!!!  When I first came to these boards 4 years ago you were one of the ones showing the rest of us the way.....   I miss seeing you and many others on the boards anymore....

Congrats on your 5 year surgiversary!!   Like you said, we all know what to do....it's a matter of just doing it....that's the hard part.  Being happier and in a healthier body is a reward in its self!!

Hugs.... 

Hey Laura,

Thanks for the nice words.....we do tend to stray from OH but I always come back to my roots. Here is home!

I do hope the new ones are reading journeys and learning from the old folks.

Hello Laura, my friend, nice to see you post. Thank you for all the positive feed back you gave me. See you Tuesday.

GREAT BIG KISSES HONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  5 years.  WOW.  Its hard to believe that, time seem to move to fast anymore these days.   I am glad to know you and call you my friend.   

Boy, You are happy and everywhere!!!  Congrats again and always on your surgery!  Hugs.

Hey Nadine....congrats on your 5 year surgiversary!! I know you have battled and we all have...but most of all I want to thank you for your honesty because it is a lot of hard work to stay on track and after time we all become complacent.

Whether you are at your goal or not, like you said it is wonderful that you do not have take meds for your co-morbidities. For sure in itself that is an acomplishment.

Whatever this year brings to you, I surely hope that it is filled with a lot of happiness and continued health!

Congrats on your Five year Surgiversary.  Thanks for being so honest.  This WLS has been quite a ride.  I am so glad to hear that your health has improved. I also know that this success will be a challenge for the rest of my life.  Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Linda

Congrats on 5 years sweetie!!! And more importantly, congrats on your candid honesty, I hope the newbies are listening!!! It is great that we have this "home" to come back to and keep us honest, and YOU ROCK!!!!     bigg huggs, Becky

COngrats Nadine. Thank you for sharing... such an ispiration.