5 year anniversary

I have been mainly a lurker on here for about 6 years so I've seen a lot of people come and go. I miss KP's posts. He kept things interesting. Tomorrow the 15th will be my 5 year anniversary. I had my surgery (RNY) at Alma hospital. The surgeon that did my surgery left the practice in August of that year. Mainly I was on my own. I did attend support groups and still do. Now more to encourage people having surgery. I lost 205 pounds since my surgery. I went from a tight 28 to a 12 or 14. I have not had any plastics as the main area of hanging skin is arms and legs. Also I do not think I could face another surgery. I had a hernia repair the December after my surgery and the following year the mesh tore. The surgeon I see said unless it bothers me he'd leave it alone. Although the doctor doesn't agree I believe it keeps me from eating more. I can eat more earlier in the day. By supper time I don't eat much more than I did in the beginning. I am posting more to tell the older people to go for it. Would I do it again? In a heart beat. I can't say enough good things about this surgery . I forgot to say I was 62 when I had my surgery. Judy Shock

Judy , I am waiting on a surgery date now ..I have wanted the surgery for a long time am 43 now ...thank you for your post am happy to hear from people that have had the surgery a while ago . sherry

Good for you Judy! I am glad you are doing well and happy with the results. I too am very happy with my outcome, I deal with the low iron and hemaglobin, but it is worth it for all the other benefits that come with being a "normal" person. Thank you for your post and keep us informed how your doing from time to time. Wendy

Dear Judy! yea for you--you are an inspriation to all of us! Keep posting--you will help so many! with regard to your mesh--should you need to undergoe surgery again for your hernia, you might want to think about Dr. Dinick....although he is plastics he also will do hernia repair when he is doing tummy tuck.........and he doesnt use mesh, he works with the muscle to reattach which often has a better holding outcome....just a thought...........again congrats on you wonderful success! hug rae ps i miss kp too

Hi Judy, I am so happy for you. 5 years WOW!!! We are glad you still come to support group. It really helps the new people to know that somone is out there long term and is still staying with in her range. You are joy to be around and I am glad that we ment you. Congrats again Trent Reynolds 16 Months Post-Op Down 247 pounds and loving it!

On your 5 years that is wonderful. It is nice to see posts from others that are out farther then ourselves. Yes I agree we all miss KP's posts. They sure made each day something to look forward too. Hugs Debbie M

Judy!! Congrats on your 5 years. I always enjoyed listening to you at support. I miss that group alot. I haven't found a real structured group down here yet. Hugs, Connie