Is it still worth it all???? yes/no why???
A year and a half out here. Regrets? Nope, but you can ask me again in a few years and I'll let you know. As for side effects? Here's *my* side effects: No more Metformin for diabetes, most of my PCOS symptoms are gone, I have more energy, more stamina, I'm running, Biking, hiking, can keep up with my 3 and 4 year old (most of the time
, WHERE the HECK do they get all that extra energy???), Of course, I've also had to buy a new wardrobe (size 4). Now on the down side I do have low blood pressure and suffer dizzy spells on occasion, but not enough to really cause me any problems. They usually only last a couple of seconds and their gone. So yeah, If you asked me, It's worth it.

Katie
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!

Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!

Katie, how is you salt intake? I was having terrible dizzy spells, too, from low blood pressure and I started having Nik's salted caramel dessert every night and I noticed that I wasn't getting dizzy as often. I'm not a big salt eater and I never salt my food so this is the only added salt that I really have.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
I never skimp on the sallt.
Of course I honestly don't have many foods that make me want to salt it either, but if salt might be good on it, I salt it with abandon.
My BP in the hospital following my recent surgery hit a HIGH of 85/41.... I kept alarming them with 70/20 readings!
Of course I honestly don't have many foods that make me want to salt it either, but if salt might be good on it, I salt it with abandon.
My BP in the hospital following my recent surgery hit a HIGH of 85/41.... I kept alarming them with 70/20 readings!
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
I used to, when I first lost the weight, but not much now, unless I stand for too long looking down at the kitchen counter... not sure but that makes me nauseous if I do it more than 10 minutes. Complicated recipes have to be broken up, or I can't make them. Otherwise nope, no issues with dizziness.
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
Since Day One I have been very honest and up-front about my experience, and today marks one year since I had my RNY.I have been in the hospital seven times with complications since March 30, 2010. I would not do this again, nor am I glad I did it. Instead, I wish I had gotten serious about diet and exercise and worked my butt off to get in shape. I secretly thought I would take that 'easy way out'. I couldn't have been more wrong!
But that's me. Everyone can't be a textbook case. I am simply one of those in the minority. Heck, someone has to! :)
But that's me. Everyone can't be a textbook case. I am simply one of those in the minority. Heck, someone has to! :)