Six years ago today I had bariatric surgery...

Barbara C.
on 6/4/13 1:11 pm - Raleigh, NC

Kristen,

Please know that you are in the hardest part of the weight loss phase and it really does get much, much better. Just hang in there and follow your doctors protocol. I really think that you will be amazed at the improvements in your health and your quality of life.

Wishing you all the best,

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 6/4/13 10:38 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Congrats, Barbara. My six year mark is in August, and I am also proud that I have been able to maintain a stable weight (I worried about being able to do that when I had surgery as well). I didn't have any of the medical issues you had, but it is wonderful that you have had such improvements and I second ALL of the other benefits you mentioned! Here's to the next six years!

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.

Barbara C.
on 6/4/13 1:12 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Lora,

Thank you and I wish you continued success in your own journey.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Needanewbeginning
on 6/4/13 10:50 am - Barrie, Canada

RNY on 05/21/13

Thank you for sharing your story. I as many of us here, have had wls to save our lives. It's wonderful to hear how well your doing, your a real inspiration and I hope one day to be as you are today.

Congratulations and thank you again.

Annette

Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs

Barbara C.
on 6/4/13 1:14 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Annette,

From your signature line, it appears that you are well on your way. Wishing you continued success and all the best.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

PetHairMagnet
on 6/4/13 10:55 am

RNY on 05/13/13

That is just FANTASTIC! Love reading a post like this. YAY!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!