Dawn R.
8 Years ago today.....
May 31, 2009
It has been a long time since I posted and I know there are so many of you that want updates on people who have had the surgery many years out. 8 years ago today I was in that hospital room making a drastic change to my life that has been the best decision I ever made. I can't say it is a miracle cure, though, people. The first three years after surgery is the easiest by far, believe it or not. I am battling with weight issues all of the time. The farther out you get, the more easy it is to eat more food types and to eat more quantities. I gained weight back. I am at 220 lbs and can't seem to lose it like I did right after surgery. I don't understand why it is hard to lose weight when part of my intestines are bypassed, but it is difficult. I've accepted the fact this is my weight so I decided to change my physical activity. For the past 8 months I have been doing Zumba 4 times a week for an hour each time. My weight hasn't decreased but my cholesterol is back to normal and I feel better about myself. I did have the lower body lift back in 2004 and regretted it more than anything. It was a horrible surgery and I wasn't happy with the results. $10,000 later I look the same but now I have to deal with my scars hurting when I try to do sit ups and such. The bottom line is everyone needs to be aware that this isn't a miracle cure for weight loss. What it is a way to jump start the process, get you back to the beginning, and then make smart decisions about your eating habits once you get that second chance. I would do the surgery again without hesitation. Other than having a hard time eating ice cream, which we don't need, I have had no long term complications. No more ulcers, rarely throw up, and happy with everything. Please, all, just be smart after surgery. I unfortunately, gained back more than I should have and wished I would have caught myself about 30 pounds ago. Maybe it will come off but I'm not hung up on it too much. Good luck to you all. Maybe I will post again in 5 years to give an update.
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About Me
Bellevue, NE
Location
Surgery
05/30/2001
Surgery Date
Feb 21, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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This makes me look smaller than I really am.
330lbs
Only 70 pounds to go.
220lbs