cabin111
RNY...5 years out
Oct 12, 2011
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
Had RNY 4 years ago today...
Oct 09, 2010
Yeah, 4 years today was my cut. I put 3 new pictures up on my profile...boy, am I getting old!! I'll do just a small update. I'm working quite a bit as a security guard...at different medical facilities. I take care of my house and 2 rental houses. Both my daughters are out of the house...I want grandchildren!! Went into the Cath Lab yesterday to have my heart checked. Just a small blockage...but no stent or bypass needed...Praise God!! I ride my bicycle a ton when I am not working. It's my away time for both exercise and clearing my mind. Yes, I have gained some back...which is normal, but still couldn't be happier with the surgery. Just thought you'd like to see. Brian
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3 years out today...
Oct 09, 2009
Hey, just letting you know it has been 3 years. I have put on some weight but still have kept a lot of it off. Time starts to fly after awhile when we are just living life and doing our normal routines. I've put 2 new photos on my profile. One from today...3 years out and the other was 2 months before surgery. For you people on the fence about surgery...go for it. You won't regret it. For those who have just had surgery...hang in there, it does get better. A big Thanks to you old timers out there, for leading the way and answering my questions at all hours of the day and night. I appreciate all of you on these boards, which makes this a great place for support. Love to all. Brian
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Now...2 years...
Oct 09, 2008
Yeh guys...the big 2 years today. Some big things have happened over the last year. The biggest thing is I got bigger. After hitting my goal of 190 (with a lowest of 187), I proceeded to gain 25 pounds back over those 2 years. With the use of Pepsi (my old friend...or should I say nemesis), fried foods, processed carbs, etc. I got up to 215. July 25, 2008 I had my second heart attack (the first one was 9 years ago). I had to have a stent put in. It really woke me up concerning my life here on earth (I still need to make my teenage daugther's roll their eyes at me...with how "out of it" I am).
I have worked my weight down to 196 over the last 2 months or so. It has been a battle but I am doing alot better. I still enjoy the Men's Forum, California Forum, and will look at the Main Forum sometimes. Hearing questions like "I can't get in all my water or protein" from newbes can get boring after awhile...But we are here for support and try and give back (not just receive). I have taken up bike riding more. Enjoy it alot. Sometimes I feel like a 10-12 year old kid on it. When I want to stay just around the neighborhood I will ride the bike like a kid forced to stay "in the neighborhood" by his mom or dad. I'll ride on the sidewalks, in and around cars, try some trick riding (to impress the girls...like riding with no hands!!). Life is pretty good. I am blessed by God. Later, Brian
I have worked my weight down to 196 over the last 2 months or so. It has been a battle but I am doing alot better. I still enjoy the Men's Forum, California Forum, and will look at the Main Forum sometimes. Hearing questions like "I can't get in all my water or protein" from newbes can get boring after awhile...But we are here for support and try and give back (not just receive). I have taken up bike riding more. Enjoy it alot. Sometimes I feel like a 10-12 year old kid on it. When I want to stay just around the neighborhood I will ride the bike like a kid forced to stay "in the neighborhood" by his mom or dad. I'll ride on the sidewalks, in and around cars, try some trick riding (to impress the girls...like riding with no hands!!). Life is pretty good. I am blessed by God. Later, Brian
One year out...
Oct 10, 2007
Yeh, it's been one year since the cut. I was at a high of about 300. I have dropped to as low as 187 and am now around 194, (my goal is 190). I want to thank many different people for their support. OH for all the help and support, especially the Men's Forum (great group of guys...straight shooters). My wife for putting up with my day in and day out "I'm down another pound!!" I know it gets old after a while but she bit her tongue for my support. I want to thank my PCP, cardiologist, and WLS surgeon for giving the go ahead for the surgery (if anyone of those doctors had nixed it I might be dead by now). Thanks to the Main Board for letting me ask questions at 3:47am and get responses back within minutes, (maybe not good responses, but responses none the less!!). To the California Board for sharing insights to doctors and for meeting together at different times. And lastly I want to thank the Lord for being so merciful toward a dip like me. For those of you who are on the fence about this surgery, "GO FOR IT". You won't regret it. You may say "well what if I die?" You are a cardiac issue just waiting to happen if you don't. Love to all, Brian
It's been awhile people since I've updated...
Jul 20, 2007
9+ months!! I hit my and my doctor's goal at 6 months and 10 days (guys lose it faster than women). My goal was 190 and I have stayed fairly close to that. Today I weigh 192. I am happy there. Would like to be down another 5 pounds but then I start to look like I've come from a concentration camp (especially in the face). I'm working and walking and doing fine. I'm on the OH boards somewhat. I enjoy the Mens, Main and Cali boards alot. I've added a bit more carbs to my diet which I think caused my weight loss to slow. Don't have any people on my friends list (I'm a married guy and don't want my wife to be asking "Who's she!!"). I would post more pictures but have to move them from one computer to another and need alittle help on that one. I hate those pictures of me in my robe, but I'll keep them up until I can update others. The only reason I took those was because my brother in law was here and we were able to transfer them quickly to the other computer. I still try to make it to support groups in the area when I can. That's all for now, thanks for dropping by. Brian in Turlock CA
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February 22, 2007
Feb 22, 2007
A little over 4 month out. I am doing very well. Am now down to 203. All the urinary problems are gone. People don't recognize me now! Men really do loose it quicker then woman. I am back working full time with security and on my rentals. I am eating many new thing but am still afraid of things like sugar, coffee, and large amounts of fats. I'm eating carbs and still losing. I try and make it to support groups when I can. Enjoy posting and reading posts here, yet it doesn't excite me like it use to. First starting out I would have a 1000 and 1 questions. You could say I am like a teenager trying to spread my wings and see how far I can fly. I thank the Lord every day for this new freedom I have. I hope to take up tennis again once the weather clears. I played on high school and college teams so am excited to see how this body can hold up under a more demanding pace...Later, Brian
About 2 months out...
Dec 07, 2006
I'm doing pretty good. Will start 8 hour shifts at work on Saturday. One scale says 233.5...the other 238. I would say I'm about at 235 now!! Kidneys seem alittle better. Have dumped once, it was real bad...8-12 hours! I think because of that I am alot more careful about testing my limits. That all for now. Brian
Just over 1 month...
Nov 13, 2006
Am doing pretty well. Down about 45 pounds. Had my 1 month follow up and everything looked ok. I have had problems with blood in my urine. Had a C T Scan today. It maybe kidney stones or something else. Hard to exercise with the pain. It is more disconfort than pain...Later
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