http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ Discussions for gastric bypass patients more than one year after surgery. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/40439-bought-skinny-girl-car.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:16 GMT It sounds like I'm jumpin' the gun here, but I'm really not.

I have a friend who's in some financial trouble and could not keep her Eclipse, so I offered to take it off her hands since I've been sharing a car with my mom since one very stubborn deer dove infront of my Montero this summer.

Right now, I'm letting my mom drive the Eclipse, but you better believe I will be driving it soon! ]]> Long-Term Post-op lvl0rg4n http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/40439-bought-skinny-girl-car.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/40118-would-you-do-again.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:32 GMT For those who a number of years out.

I probably should stay away from these wls forums until after I've had it done. I been researching the last year and I have read about all the problems that come with specifically with RNY. Sure...I've read all the replys like "I'd do it again in a heartbeat" but I have also come across some of those several years out that say they would rethink it for sure or even sound angry that they made the choice. I guess it really all depends on what each one has gone through. There were people that said they were healthy fat people before the surgery and now they're not.

What are some issues you are dealing with now that may never go away that can be so tiresome on days?

What are the positive things about life now?

Would you consider yourself a happier person now than before? or do you still have regrets 2, 3 4 years out?

Thanks...just trying to get a picture of years down the line once the honeymoon is done and over. ]]> Long-Term Post-op Melissah http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/40118-would-you-do-again.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39488-complication-pancreatitis-gall-bladder-removal.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:53:17 GMT I am in the hospital. I went in with severe pain on Thursday evening. My pancreas and liver are enlarged. I am waiting for them to get back to normal size and am having surgery to remove my gall bladder. The Dr's are thinking the gall bladder will be out by Monday. How have others dealt with complication? any tips? suggestions? words of wisdom? ]]> Long-Term Post-op pgh3rivers http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39488-complication-pancreatitis-gall-bladder-removal.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39457-group-5-day-pouch-test-starting-10-12-09-a.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:54:49 GMT Ok, I missed the boat on this last one...maybe there were others out there that did too??? I'll be starting to try and reset my pouch on Monday - October 12th...anyone out there that would like to join me who is at least a year out and struggling with carbs, grazing and/or portion sizes - feel free to muster here and share how your progress is doing. I'll probably be reverting to last weeks group effort for a lot of info. Link provided below:

http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/lon...ce-anyone.html

Going shopping this weekend...yeah :rolleyes: ]]> Long-Term Post-op Kymel http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39457-group-5-day-pouch-test-starting-10-12-09-a.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39315-8-year-post-op.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:12:48 GMT Tomorrow,(October 4th) marks the day that I had surgery in 2001. It is with sincere "apprehension" that I even acknowledge this date. My journey was far from the "average stay'. I had every possible mis- fortune that might occur.
I left the hospital 14 months later 5 pounds heavier than I went into it prior to surgery.I don't want this to sound over negative, just a realistic version of what happened to 'me"(thankfully, not everyone) it doesn't normally go that way with everyone.
Yes, problems happened. I do in my heart believe than my Doctors did what they could to remedy the situation after it occured- maybe not as quickly as it could have been handled, but they did do the best of their ability to try and keep me alive. And I am alive- 8 years later- If you would have asked me this 6 years ago, I don't think I would have imagined still being alive.
I am not perfect- I still battle health problems, primarily because to save me there were different things they had to do to keep me alive that probably may have jepordized my long term health. I deal with the problems as they come.
I don't live my life as an angry critical person- I could not live that way. I believe in forgiveness. I truely believe that medical personal get into the business for their desire to 'help" people. I had an amazing interventional radiologist that thought of many things that keep me alive, and I will for ever be thankful to him.
I don't yet accept that how I am living is how I should be. I can't say I don't get jealous when I read posts about what people are able to do- I feel slighted, but, I continue to find the best solutions to 'my" problems. I hope that someone will find a solution to help me live a less painfilled live, but realize, there is only so much that can be done.
If you are wondering my stats" I started at 359- I now sit at 143. But remember, it's not all about the weight' there needs to be a quality of live that comes along with this.I have lost most of my teeth, my blood work(hemoglobin, vitamin d, and iron) are in the 'toliet" and I am getting to the point that:" I just don't have the strength to fight anymore and I fight daily pain with every attempt to eat/
I am not an anti- weight loss surgery person- I went into this with my eyes open, had done all of the research, was considered the "perfect" candidate for surgery. But-- it wasnt meant to be. I accept that.
My only "words of wisdom" if I can do so on My 8 year anniversary are" Feel comfortable with what you are doing, realize that things may happen, follow all the guidelines they give you, don't be afraid to call if you have a question and forcefully demand acknowledgement, exercise, do your part, live a happy live, be your own advocate and don't sweat the small stuff.

Before the comments come in" yes, I did take my vitamins, yes, I did eat as instructed(most of which was tpn or tube feedings) , So, it wasnt' caused by anything "i" did- just a body that wasnt exactly as the Doctor expected-
Happy day everyone. Enjoy your day. I appreciate support- hope I don't get a lot of back flack- but- everyone has their own opinion.
Good Night- Happy day.
Amy H ]]> Long-Term Post-op noholes http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/long-term-post-op/39315-8-year-post-op.html