Sherri K.

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 I am over 6 months post op now and am doing good.  I am still feeling great about my decision to have RNY which, I have said that since the first days after surgery.  I have lost 102lbs and would like to lose about 30 more.........although, if I didnt lose another pound I would still be happy with my current weight.  WHOA........I haven't been able to say that for at least 20 years. Today, was my wedding anniversary and I realized that I weigh less than the day I got married 18 years ago---it made me feel good.  

The last couple of weeks.......I have really noticed how different I am looking.  I see myself in a mirror or my reflection in a window and see a change happening.   The real me, the me, that has been hiding inside for so many years...is finally showing through.

I do have bad stomach days, some days I am not able to eat much, or I feel sick after eating but its getting better.  Time does seem to be improving how my stomach feels.  We went to dinner tonight and I ate a couple bites and starting feeling sick so I stopped.........and you know, I didn't even miss not being able to eat my meal.  Now that is real progress!

I am so happy I had this surgery, it has changed not only my life but my outlook on my life.

 well, almost 3 yrs have passed since I first posted my story.....after my hysterectomy in '07, I put off having the lapband surgery.  I started getting cold feet....I was worried about having an object inside me and the potential problems associated with the band. SO, I have decided that the lapband surgery is not for me.  I will be having gastric bypass.  I have seen my Surgeon, and he has submitted for authorization. Hopefully, my insurance will approve it the first time.......only time will tell.