Sunday was 5 years post op...Some thoughts

cabin111
on 10/12/11 8:11 am

Should have posted sooner...Got busy with work and errands. I've posted 3 new pictures on my profile. A lot of people want to see the process (or decay) of what the years look like. Trying to keep it real for you new post ops.
I can eat anything without dumping...That can be a problem since it opens up the bad carbs (simple carbs) to my eating habits. Things like soft serve ice cream and fried food never sit well with my pouch...So I limit those type of things. I really eat good throughout the day...But I cheat also. Things like chocolate and chips are my downfall...But I will combine them with a salad or stew or yogurt so it sort of balances it out.
I try and ride my bike as much as I can (see profile). If the weather is bad or too smoggy I won't do it. I've had 2 heart attacks over the years (1 pre op and 1 post op)...So I avoid hot smoggy days to help my heart. I run many of my errands on my bike. This is another way to repent for my bad eating behavior (just me). I'm also a security guard so I have to walk between 2-5 miles per shift. It works well for my lifestyle...being forced to walk daily!!
I now weigh 217-218...Yes, I would like to be under 200...But compared to 290-300...I'll take that any day. I work on losing...I got down to 210 a few months ago...Then things got busy (life interrupted) and I stopped working on the diet.
Well that's it...I'm waiting for my daughters to marry...I WANT GRANDCHILDREN!!! Life is good. I feel blessed by God. Later, Brian

A. C
on 10/12/11 8:35 am

RNY on 11/08/11

thank you so much for posting - it is good to see that there is indeed long term success! good luck on the grandbabies

chicuelagirl
on 10/12/11 9:35 am

Thank you Brian for your post. I'm pre op and coming here almost daily for motivation. I'm glad to hear you are doing well and have been able to maintain your weight loss to the best of your ability. It's nice to hear that eventually for many people including yourself, tolerance to food improves. Hope your daughters soon get marry and give you a lot of grandchildren

seattledeb
on 10/12/11 10:32 am

RNY on 12/22/08

I liked reading your story of success.
I wish there was a weigh loss surgery that allowed for rapid weight loss with an emphasis on potato chip eating.
I hope you get your grandchildren soon.
Deb T.

D-J
on 10/12/11 11:40 am

RNY on 06/16/11

glad to see you are doing well,,thank you for posting this, it"s inspiring to me,reading happy stories where life takes us post-op,,God Bless

Samantha L.
on 10/12/11 1:14 pm - Petaluma, CA

RNY on 07/01/10

I went and checked out your pics..you look GREAT!! It's so nice to hear of someone who is still doing well five years out.

Congrats on your success and I hope to read more from you in the future!!

Price S.
on 10/12/11 9:28 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Hurray for you. 5 yrs is great. good luck on your grandbabies, I think we will only have grandpuppies.

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Jolimont
on 10/12/11 9:36 pm - Toulouse, France

I'm right with you, 4.5 years post-op. I went from 300 down to 184 and now back up to 214, but I've been steady at 214 for 6 months, so it's good. I would also like to get back down under 200, who knows, maybe we can try together?! But if I never do, it's still so much better than before. I feel full with a pretty small meal still. If I'd just quit snacking, but I work from home so that's harder than for most. I walk a lot too, isn't it great? Anyway, congrats and let's celebrate the good things in life!

Nan2008
on 10/12/11 10:08 pm - Midland, MI

RNY on 03/09/09

Loved reading your post Brian! It's nice to read about long term success stories!! I am impressed with you riding your bike everywhere! Great way to get exercise in. I am like you, I have gotten back into the habit if snacking on things like chips and pretzels and bad carbs. And do induldge in those fun size chocolate candy bars now and then! Ugh...I remember the first year after surgery being SO disciplined and thinking I would never eat that stuff again - LOL. I guess looking back, I'm glad I can eat it, in small quantities, but I too have had a bounce back weight gain of about 20 lbs so I am sure the carbs are the reason for most of that!

All three of my kids have also had the surger and together we have lost a total of 650 lbs!! I am excited for my kids to live a happy and healthy life and stories like yours are encouraging to read to know that it can be done!!

Thanks for sharing your story and good luck with getting grandbabies soon!!! :-)

Nan

HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010

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