Old timers ?

I had my VSG DS back in January 2009. I used to be on these forums all the time. It was so awesome back then. Any of the same folks here ?

I had my DS in 2003 and I'm still around. Guess I'm an old timer ;)

I had my RNY in 2004. It took me 5 yrs before that though to get it together with my insurance company and Drs. I started doing the fancy pages on here before 2004 also, now it's all so different.

I am still here too!

Aug 2005 here. I stop in now and then.

My WLS was done in 96.. a precursor to the ones done now. by a master surgeon retired several years. a combination of procedures done and effective..guess that makes me an old timer.

I pop in every week or two for a while..then life gets in the way and i'm off for a while.. weight has been pretty steady...for past several years.

I had my RNY in 2004. It took me 5 yrs before that though to get it together with my insurance company and Drs. I started doing the fancy pages on here before 2004 also, now it's all so different.

I had DS September 2009! I am sure that qualifies me as an old timer for sure!!!

I have not regretted this surgery for one second!! Best thing I did as far as weight loss goes!

I am having no problem maintaining my loss, and I am very very fortunate that I eat whatever I want, I have no restrictions, and no ill effects from any foods! (I know how fortunate I am!)

Best wishes to anyone considering this surgery!!!!!

Lisa

Hi - yes, I'm one of your kindred spirits. I had my VSG in January of 2010. I've since lost touch but am FOREVER grateful for it and Obesity Help in general. I still read their newsletters and posts like yours I get via email now.

I wanted to ask an "oldtimer" if they have noticed a change in their sense of taste and smell. I notice that I really can't taste or smell foods like I used to and so I pretty much eat to stop feeling hungry. I don't need to eat as much but also don't want to because I really don't enjoy what I'm eating. Mind you, I'm now 64 which could also be playing a factor but I read that this surgery affects hormones that stimulate appetite as well as your sense of taste and smell. Have you noticed this effect?

I lost 135 lbs. post surgery. A whole other person! I feel so much better for it too.

Take care