First post
Hi,
This is my first post on boards. I go to dr. next week for my 18 month checkp up. I had surgery November 2, 2005 at Hurley. I can not tell you how much my life has changed for the better. I am sure most of you that have had the surgery feel the same way.
I have had a few friends have the surgery so I have people to compare notes with and that is nice. It is funny because we all have had different experiences with food and our life since surgery. I don't know if any of you have lost friends since the surgery but I have had a few that no longer are friends but I have gained some so it is an even trade.
I have lost close to 100 pounds and went from a 22-24 to a 12-14 even 10's. I like that part but the thing I like most of all is being healthy. I feel so much better. I am in my 50's (I hate to admit that, I don't feel 50ish).
If I could help anyone I would be more than willing as I wish I had that in the beginning. I had a couple people at work behind me but it was hard to get the rest onboard. Once my husband met Dr. Obeid he was sold.
Thanks for reading
Hi Karen,
Welcome to the Michigan board, so nice to have you join us. Congrats on your weight loss. It is amazing the transformation we go through after surgery. I too have lost friend because of my weight loss. Some of the losses totally blew me away, as I thought these would be the people who would be on my top ten supportive list. It sounds like your doing great, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phyllis Gilbert