Hello! Im new and almost 9 years post-op - ThinnerTimes

lds98m · 02-02-2007, 09:34 PM

Hello my name is Lisa Smith. I am almost 9 years post-op and Dr Callery did my surgery. I weighed 310 at surgery and I now weigh 140. I have been able to keep it off! Im looking forward to talking to you all and if you have questions or comments please feel free to write me or contact me.

Hugs

Blueyz · 02-02-2007, 09:37 PM

I am so happy to see how successful you have been and happy you joined the forum. I know Dr C would be happy to know that you have maintained your weight. It gives me hope and you inspire me. I have been doing so badly lately and need to get back on the band wagon.

JenBear7 · 02-02-2007, 09:41 PM

Wow... 9 years!! Very good.. and Kudos to you for keeping it off! I bet you are going to get LOTS of questions *grins*... Welcome to the board.. these guys are fantastic!

LisaBoston · 02-02-2007, 09:44 PM

9 years....!!! glad you could join us. So very good to hear from people that are way out from surgery and even better about you success.

Thanks so much for sharing.......tell us........what were your key secrets/successes?

lds98m · 02-02-2007, 09:53 PM

This is great for me! I would like to know how to post a pic so you all can see. I cant wait to share everything with all of you. I will tell you all after I get my pic posted. How do you get your pic next to your post? I feel stupid!\

Hugs

lds98m · 02-02-2007, 10:16 PM

I figured out how to post a pic! Woo Hoo!

porshh951 · 02-03-2007, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lds98m

Hello my name is Lisa Smith. I am almost 9 years post-op and Dr Callery did my surgery. I weighed 310 at surgery and I now weigh 140. I have been able to keep it off! Im looking forward to talking to you all and if you have questions or comments please feel free to write me or contact me.

Hugs Lisa

9 years WOW. And you are in my area. I didn't realize calley was in dallas? Or did you recently move?

at any rate. Congrats. Loosing is the easy part keeping it off for life is the challenge

Mavisavis · 02-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Hey, welcome to the board! Congrats on your weight loss and maintenance. I am still learning how to balance it all. It is such an ongoing process for me. I am just curious about things like after the first few years, does the maintenance get harder or easier? Have you stopped thinking of yourself as a fat chick inside? Do you have an actual system for determining moderation with your eating? Have you exercised along the way? How often do you weigh now? I'd just love to hear how your mind has worked and what tips and tricks have helped you maintain the way you have.

rainrain · 02-03-2007, 08:43 AM

so good to hear a long tem post op keeping the weight off.

what would you say are the steps to success. Food choices, excesize??

R

BethBaugh · 02-03-2007, 08:50 AM

So nice to see a great maintainer. Tell us more. I'm with Marty...we want details. You look marVAlous!!!!!

Thanks again for sharing your triumph!

Beth B. in TN