gsgrant78

Hello everyone,
I've lurked here the last few weeks and found all your posts to be both invaluable in information and in support. I finally figured I should take the plunge out of the shameful world of lurking and join up proper.
My name is Scott I'm 29 years old (rapidly approaching 30 in February) a little over 6 feet and have struggled with weight all my life. I was a skinny little bugger as a kid and when I hit puberty I ballooned like all males on my moms side of the family do. At my height back then I was about 300 maybe and was able to get down to 180-190 through diet and excercise around 1995-96. I stayed around this weight for about 3-4 years but through life situtations and depression (something that has plaugued my since the mid 90s) the weight slowly came back with a bad attitude. I'd say its been out of control for about 3-4 years now, tried several clincal programs and lost about 100 lbs but couldn't keep it off. You all know I'm sure how the heavier you are the harder it is to be active etc etc, the vicious cycle I guess. I came to the decision to pursue WLS about 1 year ago but I had to go through hoops to finally get it approved.
I had lap R&Y proximal gastric bypass on tuesday Jan 15 2007. My surgeon was Dr Paul Lin and I had it at GW hospital. I was very happy with both the staff and my surgeon. I'm scheduled for a follow up next teusday. Yesterday was my first full day back from the hospital and I've definitely had better days. Got some protein etc and staying hydrated just felt pretty bad (gas pain/some pouch pain etc). Today I am feeling much better though not great I'm hoping as the week goes on I can continue to progress with the pain etc. My pre-surgical weight was 424, my high (about 1 year ago was around 500 lbs) and my goal well I haven't thought as much about that. I guess as close as I can get to 200 will do fine. Well thats about all for now this chair I'm sitting as is murder for my back and its time for me to do laps around the house. THanks to everyone who makes this such a helpful and welcoming place I will try to add what I can.
Thanks
Scott