cargriton
Well, I have been overweight for most of my life not quite this much but always struggled. I am learning all I can about
WLS so that I can decide which is best for me. I go to my first informative meeting on Monday and I am very excited. I will keep you posted as time goes on.
l0/22/08 today I met with the psychiatrist and he gave me the thumbs up for surgery,
on Friday I meet with the cardiologist. Things are moving right along for me now, I just pray the testing will be over, I have decided to have RNY this is the best choice for me. I can't even tell you how excited I am getting, but then again you all know this feeling lol. I love this site with all the helpful people, the kindness 
I have been shown.10/24/08 Met with the cardiologist today and had some tests done, everything is fine.
11/5/08 I had my endoscopy yesterday and the Doc said all is good. Now all I have left is the pulmonist and nutritionist and meeting.I am getting so excited and nervous. I can't wait to feel better.
12/10/08 A few weeks ago I was hit with a big snowball. 
I was fine one day and the next I was in the hospital with Kidney Failure they say was brought on by to many advil's. I have been very sick not breathing well, not eating, nausea, and swollen all over. I am finally up and around and feeling much better. So I don't know where that puts me with the surgery. For now I know it is happening. Doctors want me to lose weight and do low fat low salt. This time it mean my life so who knows where this will take me. So for now, I am on hold. I wish all my friends here the best and wonderful success. Hugs Gail
1/13/09.. I heard from the doctors office today, and it looks like I can have the surgery after all.
I am so happy I need to get my health in control. I will keep you guys posted. Hugs
1/28/09 Today was a great day I was notified that my surgery will be Feb.23rd and I am thrilled. I was starting to think it would never happen. I feel so positive and excited and I will keep you all posted as we go.
2/16/09 Well, I have finished one week of liquids and I have one more to go before surgery. I have to say the diet is not bad, I am not hungry but I am tired of oatmeal.
I am looking forward to next monday the 23rd and I will tell you I am scared to death
. But I am trying to think positive and hoping for a better and healthier life!!!!!!!!!!!!Talk to ya soon
2/27/09 Well, it's over surgery on the 23rd and feeling good. Just a little soreness. Drinking fine but I am a little hungry, but I guess that is what is supposed to be. Well see. Can't wait for the swelling to go down so I can see some weight loss. I gained 11 lbs. in the hospital and I need that off. Will keep you posted.
4/3/09 Well its been awhile since I gave an update, mainly because I wsn't feeling well. I am doing much better now and it surely is a learning process. I have learned to take things slow. I can happily report my BP isnormal 110/70 and I am off one pill and working on two more. They did cut them in half now. My Cholestrol is 138 I mean I didn't think it could go that low. LOL I am happy. I am exercising everyday and I am down 30 lbs. now its slow but I'll get there. Go to my nut this week so hopefully the diet will improve.
4/24/09, Its two months since my surgery and I am feeling good. I haven't seen any weight loss in two weeks, dont know what that is about being I hardly eat. Hoping it will pick up again. I am off all BP meds now which is a great thing. Went to Dr. Bono yesterday and he is happy with my progress. Still get the foamies once in awhile but that is my fault from eating to fast I guess. I will be much happier when weight starts coming off again. Talk soon....
05/28/09 Its three months now and I feel great. I am down 45 lbs since surgery but 65 total. My health is great and I have lots of energy. I have to stop buying clothes because they get so big in a few weeks. I am eating very well now, salads, all meat, veggies and fruite oh and even nuts. I am so happy I did this.
7/4/09 Hi, today is a holiday of course and a bbq so I made my own potato salad and lean burger and some beans and corn. I am now down 81 lbs total and 55 from surgery. I am now wearing a size 18 jeans and they are not stretch. I feel great. Compliments are flying in daily lol. I wish I did this years ago. Happy 4th everyone!!!!
Its July 10, 2009 and I am in onerland finally, the scale read 199 today and I am soooooooooo happy. I haven't been this weight since I was in my forties. The forth month for me was a big change, food is going down good no problems and the weight has picked up some. I feel wonderful lots of energy... Well see you soon♥
July 24, 2009 Went to the doctor yesterday for 5 month check up and I am down 90 lbs he told me I look ten years younger haha
I'll take it. I feel wonderful, thank god for Eggface's receipes, no food problems at all. I joined a gym yesterday so this will be knew for me. I am truly happy I made this decision I have gained so much life back.
Aug.24, 2009 Well it's my six month anniversary with my RNY and I am down 98 lbs and have 31 to go to hit my goal. I am healthy, strong, and very happy. The best thing I ever did, the compliments are amazing sometimes it gets embarrassing lol
I am exercising at a gym and eating good. I love my rny ♥
Sept. 23, 2009 Seven month anniversary and I am down 107 lbs, I am soooooooo happy I can't even tell you. Eating healthy and drinking tons of water and exercising at the gym and buying lots of cute stuff lol
Jan.7,2010
Well I am now 10months out and at my goal of 150. I eat great and have no problems at all, I don't know where I got these skinny legs from but I'll take them. I am healthy, full of energy and strong. Thank you RNY and Dr. Bono. I have lost a total of 133 lbs. I can't believe it. It is worth everything if you need this surgery do it you will be glad. xoxoxoxox
Feb 23 2010
I am one year out and at my goal I have lost 141 lbs and I now weight 141 lbs I feel great. Tons of energy, looking great in clothes and most of all my health is back. No High blood pressure, no colestrol, no bad knees, back is better I can workout I can shop till I drop I am loving the new me at 60 years old.
June 16, 2010
14 months out and feeling great. Weight is 132 a little thin but I'm not worried. I am holding this weight with no problem. Size 6 Jeans and Med. top.. health excellent best thing I ever did.
Jan. 25 2011
it will be two years soon since surgery and I am doing great holding at 132lbs. no more meds just vitiams and eating well.
Best thing I ever did
Feb. 24, 2012
Best thing I ever did its 3 years and its been 3 years of fun loving life healthy. Workout, can go go go now if I only had a better back lol. Well I'm 62 years young and never healthier. Thanks Dr. Bono you were my lifesaver 
aug. 2 2013 its been 4 years now and still hanging in. Love being in this new body health is great, but I do find it getting harder to say no to the goodies in life but I do. I hope everyone is doing great.
