10th Anniversary

Jun 11, 2013

I first joined this site in early 2003 as I was searching for bariatric surgery information.  I had my surgery 10 years ago this week!

I really can't figure out how to use this new profile format, but I wanted to post an update.

I have remained relatively stable at around 185 pounds.  Still considered obese (BMI is a little over 30) but in much better shape than I was pre-op (as high as 265 pounds)!  

For many years, I was able to control my diabetes with diet but, last year my blood sugars started creeping back up and I am back on meds (including insulin).  However, I don't see this as a defeat because I know that I have a history of diabetes in my family, I am still technically overweight (with way too much belly fat) and I'd rather be able to control my condition (with or without meds) than for it to be uncontrollable.  I had nine good years of being a meds-free diabetic.  I am grateful for the little things ...

I never embraced exercise the way I should have and know that if I had done so, I'd probably weigh less and be in better health.  I'm not perfect.  Sue me!  I've had some dental issues (could be a combo of the diabetes + nutritional deficiencies) as well as some digestive/bowel issues, but nothing serious.  There are some things I have difficulty eating or digesting (raw greens, some dairy, beef), but that's really okay.

I am proud of myself for keeping most of the weight off.  I'm sad to say that almost everyone I know who had weight loss surgery has gained all of their weight back ... plus some.  I feel like I'm in a select, blessed group of post-ops.  I wouldn't trade nothing for the journey ...

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