Just wanted to share...

I had my 18 month Post Op Appt today and Barbara (the nut)  said I'm doing great.   I've maintained my weight (even tho its below goal) for the last 6 months. I'm eating what I'm suppose to be eating and getting in all the protein I need. I had my fasting labs today too, so I will find out how those are when they come back. The last 18 months have gone by so fast. I can't believe how much has changed for me. I feel great. I can do soooooo much now that I couldn't do before. For all of you that are still waiting for surgery, don't give up, it is SOOOO worth it. ~dori~

Dori, that all sounds wonderful, you should be so proud of yourself.  It must be wonderful to start a new life like you have.  I read all the success stories of RNY's and I'm sometimes confused as to what I should do.  I want to be successful but am so affraid.  You certainly look healthy, I have seen a few people, who I know don't follow the rules and don't look so hot.  That is very important and you have done it right. keep up the great work and keep on loving life.  Enjoy !!  Cheryl

Thank you Cheryl. I know you'll pick the surgery that's right for you. I chose Gastric Bypass because I didn't think Lap Band would be enough restriction for me and I was affraid I wouldn't lose any weight with it. I also don't like the needle thing with the fills so that was also part of why I wanted Gastric Bypass.  I'm very happy with my choice. No one knows us better than we do and I think it's great that we have the choice to pick the type of surgery we want.  ~dori~

Dori, You have done awesome!  I hope that I will be as successful as you!  I can't imagine getting to goal, much less below goal!! Great job!! I am in my first plateau, and it is been the same for 3 weeks. I missed you last night at the meeting.

Thank you Kathi. Plateau's are rough. You've done great to just now be getting one. My body changed so much during my plateau's. I would go down a size in jeans and the scale wouldn't budge. It's weird how our bodies do that. Was last nights meeting good? I wanted to go but the roads were so bad up this way I didn't want to travel alone that late at night. Alan's at police academy in Vasselborro this week for instructor training so I would of had to go alone. I'll be at the meeting on the 19th if the roads allow it. Did Annette and Larry go? I was wondering how she did with her surgery. Have you gone to the last couple meetings? I haven't and wondered if you've seen Tina there? I wonder how shes doing too. She never use to miss a meeting. Did you get the question thingy in the mail about support groups to fill out and send back to the center? I filled mine out just haven't sent it in yet. If I wasn't so blonde I woulda took it with me today. lol ~dori~

Yeah, I do feel that my clothes are fitting better even though the scale isn't moving.  I am in an XL top and size 20 pants now!! Yay!! pretty good from coming from a 5X tops and 34 pants!! Woo Hoo!  Oh I did get the questionare in the mail. I need to fill that out as well.  FYI  Starting next month (March) the meetings will be at the Center on Andover Rd.  Annette was there but not Larry  

That is such wonderful news I'm so happy for you. I hope to follow in your footprints.. I so plan on doing this totally right. You should be very proud of yourself.

Thank you Kathy.

Dori, This is so wonderful for you....and help encourage us who are just starting down the path!!!! Candace