Sheena,

Good luck with your surgery.  Ultimately remember, this surgery is a tool.  You have a free ride for at least 6-7 months, then the weight loss slows down.  You've got a year to a year and a half to loose the weight, use that time wisely.  Loose as much as you can and learn as much as you can in that time.

I've seen stats that 25% of all people regain every pound!  Scary stat!  So ultimately it's up to you to keep the weight off.

God luck,

Edie

Thank you.  I read your blog and as of 11/22 I see you lost 65 lbs.  that is great.  my surgery is 01/27/09 and I hope I will have the same success rate.  Keep up the good work.  Congratulations.

Hello Kelly,

I jus got a surgery date 01/27/09

I actually am not on diabetic medication anymore.  I used to be on all of it diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol.  But I followed the diabetic diet and lot a little weight and exercised and my A1c has been between 5.9 and 6.5 for over a year now.  But I still have PCOS and asthma, Sleep apnea, joint pain and the list goes on.

Since you all are discussing periods i thought I would ask you a question.I started my period on the 4th.And 2 days later it stopped.today I noticed i was spotting again.Since my surgery lap RNY in april I have had a period every month but it only last 2-3 days at most  and it is only spotting.Is this normal.I have an appt Feb 2 to see a new obgyn.I don't feel this is normal.This is the 2nd time i have restarted like this.Just wondering if my hormones are out of whack or if something more is going on.
Tina

I've only just started to even THINK about getting pregnant. I know it's selfish, but I really don't want my body to change again!  It totally freaks me out!  I also have an 8year old foster child with special needs and I couldn't imagine having a baby in addition to him!  I guess we're just going to give it time.  I'm 29...so I have a little time!