7 years out today...

cabin111
on 10/9/13 11:17 am

Well there it is...The good and the bad. A few months ago I was up to about 234...I've dropped 10 pounds and sit at about 224 today. Wanted to get the picture in before sunset. RNY doesn't really help with the aging process...I'm still getting older.

It seems like just the other day they were wheeling me into the operating room. Then the "what have I done to myself"?? As the pounds fall off you have more freedom. You learn how to eat differently. Over the years you stop thinking about the surgery. You make the changes and it becomes part of your lifestyle. If haven't made the right changes (sugar, chips, chocolate, etc...) the pounds creep up. It's a tool you've been given and you want to use it wisely. I'm still riding my bicycle a lot and exercising. We have a 20 acre farm and that keeps me busy....Anyone need some manure? I'm not on these boards much, but there is still a wealth of knowledge here. You new guys can get great info. Well, that's my story...Thanks for being a part of it. Brian

Danimar
on 10/9/13 11:32 am - San Antonio, TX

You look fantastic! Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration, encouragement, and words of wisdom!!

HW (395) - I lost some before starting my process. SW (375) Surgery Date (350) CW (307)

Mo Diggity
on 10/9/13 11:49 am - poughkeepsie, NY

RNY on 07/03/13

wow you look awesome !!

Maureen Tired of Living my Life in the Dark

cabin111
on 10/9/13 11:54 am

RNY on 10/09/06

Thanks guys...Here is a before picture about 7 years ago...

Member Services
on 10/9/13 12:06 pm - Irvine, CA

Wow, what a transformation! You look great. Thanks for the update and we hope to hear from you again.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
Version
on 10/9/13 12:41 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Congratulations! You have done very well. Doesn't it feel great to mark the passing of each year knowing that you are maintaining the weight loss?

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.

Missy A.
on 10/9/13 12:57 pm - NC

RNY on 08/17/12

Congrats on maintaining. You look awesome! Keep up the great work!

Missy

HW:348 Consult W:320 SW:295 Current W:156 GW:140

tdbull
on 10/9/13 1:55 pm - WA

RNY on 08/13/13

I really like reading about long term success. I had failure with my lap band, so naturally I am worried that this will fail also. I'm losing slower than most, but the weight is coming off. I hope I can say it stayed of in 7 years. You look fantastic!!! Congrats on your long term success.