KerryBeth
I had RNY gastric By-Pass in August 2005. I lost the majority of my weight within the first six-eight months. I have kept that weight off for five years now, although, I do constantly play with 10 pounds...up and down. I feel like I have to keep a constant eye on my weight for fear that if I don't it will be out of control again. When I first consulted with a bariatric surgeon, I weighed 315 pounds. After the surgery, I lost to 185 and have for the most part maintained that weight. I never met my goal, which has always bothered me, but there is also a part of me that feels like I was fat for so long that if I can maintain 185 then I can live with that.
I am now tipping to the top of those infamous 10 pounds that I play with and I do not like it when I get here. I will admit with complete honesty that over the past few years, I have not done my part in the weight loss/maintain department. As much as I hate to admit it, I pretty much eat what I want, when I want and that has to change. I have in the last week renewed my vows to myself to take better care of the weight issue so it does not get out of control, to make wiser choices etc. I would really like to lose another 30 pounds and to some people that seems like a lot I'm sure, but before the surgery I was always talking about losing triple figures, so I know for a fact that 30 pounds is doable, I just have to crack the whip and get serious.
I thought that perhaps if I logged back on to obesityhelp.com, perhaps I would see others same stories and struggles and that alone could be a help!
So...I am off to a better "Me" and I am determined to succeed! :o)