Saying Hello Again, After Many Years

Hi, all!

I used to come on here about 15 - 20 years ago. I wanted to let you know, for anyone still having issues deciding/complications afterwards, about how I am.

It was a slow process, but, after several orthopedic procedures which took precedence, that I lost about 180 pounds myself. It did not happen overnight, and I did have medication to help me.

My blood pressure is not an issue any more, and my A1C is in the 4.x range. I take vitamins, and I take medications for other issues.

I have about 20 pounds to go, but that is likely excess skin, for the most part. I have already had panniculectomy, brachioplasty, and breast reduction.

That's an incredible journey congratulations on the progress! It's inspiring to see how persistence and the right support can lead to such a transformation. Wishing you all the best as you continue your path to health and wellness!

So here you are, and here I am after 18 years. WE ARE STILL ALIVE - YIPPY SKIPPEE. Good to hear from you.

Sounds like you are doing great! I had my RNY 2003. Started at 289 and was at goal (160#) in 18 mos. 10 years post op I had regained to about 200. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer & had bilat mastectomies. Slowly..... slowly I regained. 2023. (OMG 20 years!!!) I had regained to 240-ish. I was back to 2-3X clothes. Not happy & very low self esteem being "fat" again.

Apr 2024 I fell and had a major Fx of my dominant wrist. Both bones crushed. I was so depressed, cried all the time from pain & inability to do anything. For the first time in my life when depressed I DIDNT eat. Perhaps 'cause I couldn't feed myself but.....

Seeing some weight loss I looked at how it was happening. I had started to not worry about belonging to the "clean plate club". I would stop eating when I was full. (Amazing huh)

I also had acquired a distaste for sweets.

Here I am, had RNY at 36, out ate my surgery (cant say it failed) at at 58 my size 10's are getting small at 157. I'm not looking to lose any more just maintain.

My self esteem is better & I'm happy where I am.

hope all can achieve success...even if it takes 20+ years