Happy 6th gastric bypass surgery birthday to me - ThinnerTimes

Suzanne-photog4fun · 01-29-2008, 04:50 PM

Happy 6th Birthday to Me! January 29th, 2002 my life changed for the better. I am so grateful. I wish that I could say that I've kept off all of the weight that I originally lost but I haven't. I've kept off 2/3 rd's of my excess weight (average success rate for long term patients). So I am average, although I so much wanted to be one of those who have remained at goal weight. My old sugar demonds have controlled some of my compulsive behavior around sweets. I hope to eventually change that damaging behavior. It's very, very hard. My surgeon operated on my stomach, but didn't cure my brain obsessions. Gastric bypass surgery is a critical tool to my success, but I must take responsibility for my daily actions. While I am disappointed that I gained some weight back, I am absolutely thrilled that my weight has stabilized over the past 2 1/2-3yrs. These past six years have been such a blessing to me to be healthier and not living in a morbidly obese body. I've been healthier and far happier. I will be forever grateful to my surgeon Dr. Callery, my primary physician Dr. Chang for his support in my desire for the surgery and my insurance company that paid for it. It has had such a positive impact on my life.

kittens4 · 01-29-2008, 04:52 PM

Happy Surgiversary to you!!!
Glad you are doing so well.

Robin W · 01-29-2008, 08:14 PM

Happy Anniversary to you, Suzanne. It was great meeting you a couple weeks ago and I think you look GREAT!! The best part is being happy and healthy. Mission Accomplished! Congratulations!

Toony · 01-29-2008, 08:16 PM

WONDERFUL Date!!! Congratulations --- SIX years... WOW!!!

katzz87 · 01-29-2008, 09:02 PM

Glad to hear from a long-timer! Even though you've gained some weight back...can you imagine where you'd be NOW without this wonderful, life-saving surgery????

I hope to follow in your foot-steps toward healthy living! Toony's gonna follow realllll soon too! Huh, Toony?

Happy Surgivesary to you!!

MiladyB · 01-29-2008, 09:13 PM

Happy Surgiversary!! We almost share the same date! Mine is the 30th! 2 years postop for me so it is so good to see someone further out who is doing well.

Gwen · 01-30-2008, 05:31 AM

Congratulations!!!

and thank you soooo much for checking in with us and sharing

XXX

marine · 01-30-2008, 12:36 PM

Suzanne, congratulations, 6 years already, 6 years of a new life, really cool. And to have maintained the 2/3 is really not bad. Who knows, these are phases maybe you might still reduce a tiny little the "demon-sugar", for a little effect on the weight.

Bravo again.

Blueyz · 01-30-2008, 04:14 PM

I won't ever forget the day you came to see me in the ICU. I thought I was going to die and you made it all better for me. I still have the card you gave me. I will always remember your support.

I am so happy to see you on the board. You hold a very special place in my heart.

Godsblessedme · 01-30-2008, 05:00 PM

wow congrats! that is a blessing happy 6th anniversary