AnneGG posted a discussion topic 1 year, 9 months ago

Almost forgot it’s my 12 year RNY anniversary today! I’m happy to report I’ve been at goal weight since a year and a half post surgery. I’m in excellent health unlike before surgery. Anyway, I am beyond grateful for my surgery- 130lb loss- and


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 2 years, 9 months ago

11 successful years here!

It's been beyond hard but worth every single second of doing battle (war?) with my brain. It has taken everything I've got and then some to work at managing myself lovingly, thoughtfully, and well, but OMG I can testif


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 2 years, 9 months ago

11 successful years here!

It’s been beyond hard but worth every single second of doing battle (war?) with my brain. It has taken everything I’ve got and then some to work at managing myself lovingly, thoughtfully, and well, but OMG I can t


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 3 years, 9 months ago


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 3 years, 9 months ago

10 successful years here


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 4 years, 2 months ago

9½ successful years here, damned it’s been beyond hard but beyond worth every single second of brain battle (war?) because that’s what it takes.

I’ve posted the following every 6 months for the last few years with a few modifications su


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 4 years, 9 months ago

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9 years of lots of tears and lots of cheers here- what a trip it's been!

I've posted the following every 6 months for the last few years with a few modifications such as time out from surgery. Except the margin of weight I


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 4 years, 9 months ago

9 years of lots of tears and lots of cheers here- what a trip it’s been!

I’ve posted the following every 6 months for the last few years with a few modifications such as time out from surgery. Except the margin of weight I allow myself has


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 5 years, 3 months ago

I’ve posted the following every 6 months for the last couple of years with a few modifications such as time out from surgery. Except the margin of weight I allow myself has increased two pounds in the past six months. That doesn’t sound like much b


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 5 years, 3 months ago

I’ve posted the following every 6 months for the last couple of years with a few modifications such as time out from surgery. Except the margin of weight I allow myself has increased two pounds in the past six months. That doesn’t sound like much b


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AnneGG posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago

Height 5'3"
High weight: 230 lbs, BMI: 41
RNY 7/15/10
Weight for past 6½ years: 116-120 lbs, BMI: 20

What has been working for me with maintaining my weight loss, just me because everyone is differen


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 5 years, 9 months ago

Height 5'3"
High weight: 230 lbs, BMI: 41
RNY 7/15/10
Weight for past 6½ years: 116-120 lbs, BMI: 20

What has been working for me with maintaining my weight loss, just me because everyone is differe


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

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My story, I hope it might be helpful:

Height 5 feet 3 inches
High weight: 230 lbs, BMI: 41
RNY 7/15/10
Weight for past 6 years: 115-120 lbs, BMI: 20

What has been working for


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

My story, I hope it might be helpful:

Height 5’3”
High weight: 230 lbs, BMI: 41
RNY 7/15/10
Weight for past 6 years: 115-120 lbs, BMI: 20

What has been working for me with maintaining my wei


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

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We often tell ourselves that small steps are really not all that effective, and we use that as an excuse to stand still. When in reality, nine times out of ten, it’s those small steps that make those big changes happen. To begin a


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

We often tell ourselves that small steps are really not all that effective, and we use that as an excuse to stand still. When in reality, nine times out of ten, it’s those small steps that make those big changes happen. To begin all its takes is one


AnneGG uploaded a new photo 6 years, 9 months ago

AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

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Hi, all,

It's been a long time since I've posted. Thank you OH and you all for providing essential support and for what I've learned here keeping me on track for so long!

7 years post RNY today! I've kept my weight s


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

Hi, all,

It's been a long time since I've posted. Thank you OH and you all for providing essential support and for what I've learned here keeping me on track for so long!

7 years post RNY today! I’ve kept my weight stable at goal or a


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/well/why-weight-loss-surgery-works-when-diets-dont.html


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

6½ years post RNY surgery, 5 years holding steady with every intention of continuing below goal! Woot!!!🍾🙏🎉

My health,


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I'm now 5 1/2 years out a few pounds below goal. I'm astonished I have been able to do this, I'm astonished and grateful how different I am. I'm amazed I've been able to hang in there with the daily grunt work it has taken- most important a 2 1/2 sped


AnneGG posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Weighing in (pun intended) at 5 1/2 years post-op RNY- surprisingly to my pre-op self doing well- 130lbs lost (a few pounds under goal), and keeping it off! Damned, I never ever ever thought I could do it! Scared silly before surgery, severe buyer's re

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