10 Year Anniversary

Denise R Armstrong
on 2/27/12 1:28 am, edited 2/27/12 1:31 am - Sun City, AZ

Today I need to toot my horn! Ten years ago today I had my gastric by pass surgery. I had a good doctor, with no complications and I followed his instructions. Over the years I had gained some of the weight back (40 lbs), but I am proud to have lost those again. Ten years ago I weighed 287, today I weigh 150 --- down a total of 137. Life is worth living. I had a good journey, i did my research about the procedure and checked out my doctor's track record. I am very happy.

I cannot figure out how to update my current picture!

dasie
on 2/27/12 1:36 am

RNY on 11/17/09

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! This post made my morning. There is nothing more exciting than when I come to this board and hear a positive, good report such as yours. It proves we can have long term success. Thanks for coming back and sharing your story. It inspires us.

Denise R Armstrong
on 2/27/12 6:53 am - Sun City, AZ

RNY on 02/27/02

Thank you -- this site has helped me akong my journey.

W95831
on 2/27/12 1:45 am - CA

Congratulations!!!!!

Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs

ToNewBeginnings
on 2/27/12 2:01 am

Wow! You should toot your horn! 10 years! Be proud!!!

dawn4511
on 2/27/12 2:05 am - Niagara Falls, Canada

Revision

Thank you very much for sharing this especially regarding losing your regain. Great work you are an inspiration.

10/18/07 RNY ( hw 305 sw 290 lw 189ish) St Joe's 08/14/14 RNY reversal to sleeve. I survived 3 leaks,4 operations and a feeding tube.

Denise R Armstrong
on 2/27/12 6:54 am - Sun City, AZ

RNY on 02/27/02

Thank you.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 2/27/12 3:45 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Congratulations! There are people who come here asking about people 10 or more years out, so it is nice to have someone more "senior" check in! I am 4.5 years out and hope to be as successful as you in another 5 years. Maintenance is hard some days/weeks!

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.