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I am saying a prayer for you as I just read this. I am 4 years post op and have never regretted my decision to have rny.. just wish I'd had it years sooner! I lost 130 lbs. and have kept 100 lbs. off... Yes I just knew I would never have a regain but I did and I am now dealing with...

I am 4 years post op and would like to organize a support group in the Morgantown,Wv. area. Are there any others that would be interested? I would hope that wecouldmeetbimonthly and be supportive of eachother and share what we have had success with. Message meif interested.

Congrats Crystal to the start of a new you.. Did the doctor give you a pre-printed diet sheet? I went on optifast for 2 weeks pre-op and lost 14 lbs. seems like I ate one meal a day (small..like protein,vegetabel and fruit) and drank lots of water. Crunchy veggies were a help for me for that...

Hello and Welcome. I am 4 years post op rny. I am 207 today. I have lost a total of 130 lbsw. but gained 30 lbs. back. I really got off track since I do not dump and have learned how to eat more...ughhhhhh! Today is a new day! I have my post op instructions out for 7 months to goal..and...

Vick I hope that you are prepared for the joy that will come when you start losing the weight! I had my surgery 4 years ago and have never regretted it. But back to your surgery.. ask any questions that you have.. be up front with yourself.. are you ready to do this? and do exactly what the...

You are right. The experience and the insight that each person can share can vary so..the more support he better! I will support you and hope to receive support from this site. I am 4 years out and really need to stay close to a support goup (groups). Welcome to this site. I am pleased that...

Well I am not as consistent with my exercise plan as I would like...and need to be. I am working on this. I have scheduled a personal eval with a trainer to get me restarted on the right program for me. I started Weight Watchers in Nov. and have lost 2 lbs. The support has been good and I...

I did the 5 day pouch test and discovered that my pouch is still there and functioning! I've lost 5 lbs.! This has really helped me to get back on track. I did go to a picnic yesterday and have a piece of pie.. then I got right back on track. I did not allow myself to continue the downward...

thank you for your replies Pat, I have attended TOPS in my local community a couple years ago but couldn't seem to feel like I was part of it. I don't think it was the people there, I think it was me. Years ago I was living in another community and really enjoyed TOPS. I may need to give...

Hello everyone . I had the RNY Dec.2008. It was the best decision for me. I wished I would've done it sooner. I would've if my insurance would've coverred it. By the time I had it I had multiple health problems.. and insurance still wouldn't cover any of it. It was worth every penny. I...

intro My surgery was Dec. 2008.. so three years ago next month. We had a great place to work out when I had the surgery.. then we moved 2 years ago and I don't have access to a pool which I love to swim and do water aerobics..(too expensive here for membership and the places aren't as nice...

So glad to hear your diabetes went away. It oftentimes does. Sorry to hear you have had an ulcer, anemia and now have an aneuryism. I wonder if you would've found out about the aneuryism if you hadn't had the surgery or complications? Walking 3 miles a day.. I need to catch up.. you are an...

I have been scrapbooking for a couple years. I meet with a group once a month for a few hours in someones home. I enjoy this immensely. I was wondering if there was anyone who uses these skills to make crafts for craft shows and if they can share with me what really sells.. where is the...

Well I'm 3 years out.. I see that you are below your goal..Great for you.. I am struggling right now.. going up a few pounds.. so I know that I must make some changes.. I've been told by a few people that weight comes on easily at this time because you relax.. For me it means that I have not...

vlcd I was on a vlcd diet I guess when I did my pre-diet for the surgery. I was on 800 calories a day. I was fearful that I couldn't do it but thought I've ot to... and I did.. It was only for 2 weeks but I did feel great at the time. I've thought about doing that for a short time to really...