johnettaw1
I am celebrating my ninth year postop open RNY bariactic surgery. I had a previous long story on this site but it seems to be gone. I was asked to update it but that is not possible. So in a nutshell I will tell you that on May 3, 2003 I weighted 300 poundS. Over an eighteen month period and a second surgery to correct an issue I lost 133 pounds. My lowest weight was 167 pounds. I maintained that weight for about a year but gained back up to 180 pounds that seemed to be my ideal weight. My diabetes was arrested- no meds. My hypertension was easily controlled and I never felt better. Those facts remains so even today. But I have gained back over 30 pounds. My weight today May 8, 2012 is 193 pounds. I have not remained with any support group and I should have. I have recently joined weight watchers and am doing fine. I hope to get back to 180 pounds and I will be happy. I just had my annual physical and I have never been in better shape. I am still happy that I had the surgery and I would encourage all pre and post ops to be careful but it was all worth it in the long run.