Querier

I have just recently found this forum and noticed that no one more than a few years post op has posted so I thought I would jump in here. I started at 245# and I am currently 125#. I was only trying to reach 140#. I did reach my goal and stayed there for years but only in the last few months found out that I am hypothyroid and now that I am being treated I am losing more weight.

I am concerned that I will now lose too much weight because I was not diagnosed and treated for thyroid disease before my surgery. Has anyone heard of a GB patient in my situation?

I will gladly answer any questions anyone has regarding long term results.

Marina

misty gunn

Welcome to the forum.I am still pre-op. My surgery is July 20th
Thanks for offering your support!!

Jeanie

It's nice to know that people can keep the weight off for so long. Please stick around with us I'm sure you'll be of great help to us all!

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Jeanie
Lap Dr. Callery
July 7, 2004
Currently pregnant with my 1st biological baby due Oct 11th..... We are having a girl

bridgetgirl

Hi Marina! Welcome to the best board in all the land. Its really cool to see you post! Its great to hear from long term WLS patients, especially cool to hear that you are keeping off the weight.

I dont know of anyone that has been diagnosed with anythibg like that off the top of my head... regarding fearing losing too much weight we suggest taking the POUCH RULES FOR DUMMIES and reverse it. Not sure how much food you intake currently.

I ook forward to hearing from you again, and again, and again, and......

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

NelleBelle50

How great is it to have someone ten years out!!!

It's good for our friends and family to know that we've "met" someone who's survived long-term.

Welcome, you'll be an asset!!!!

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Annelle
Lap RNY 9/22/05
Dr. Bradley Pierce
310/241/180

sryamy

Welcome, its great to have you here. I don't know of anyone in your shoes, wish i could help.

Do you have any advice for us, do you still stick protein 1st rule?

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Sindi
open 12/10/02
5"11 298/168/145
Thinking too long about doing something often leaves it undone.

Querier

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for the warm welcome! After 10 years the most important thing I learned is not only protein first but mostly protein. Even fat is okay as long as you don't eat carbs. Once you train your body not to rely on carbs as fuel you can eat some carbs without too much trouble but carbs make our bodies hold onto fluid and actually make us hungrier by lowering blood sugar.

I don't eat any kind of ice cream, cake, or regular sodas ever. I do drink diet coke but only after the first year. At first the carbonation caused me pain. I will still get some pain if I drink something that is too cold too quickly (like iced tea on a hot day...sometimes I just gulp it down too fast and I get cramps).

By the way, I still weigh myself every day. Before I started losing weight again because of my thyroid, I would always watch my eating more closely if I gained even 2#'s.

Anyone had plastic surgery yet?

Marina

sryamy

Yes I have had a tummy tuck, boob job, and a outer thigh lift. At end of Aug i plan to have a back lift and my outer-thighs lifted some more. I tend to carry all my wieght in my thighs and buttom, so i am really looking forward to that.

I really appreciate your advice, I am 2 1/2 years out and lost a total of 150 pounds. I have put about 12 pounds back on in the last 8 months. I know what i am doing wrong i am not following the rules. It nice to have you reconfirm the lifestyle and what I need to get back to.

If i can answer any questions about PS please let me know, I'll be glad to return the favor.

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Sindi
open 12/10/02
5"11 298/168/145
Thinking too long about doing something often leaves it undone.

tracyarps

Hi girls! I am 1 and 1/2 years out and I have 29 more pounds to go until goal. I am looking into PS and was wondering if you guys went self-pay or insurance. I don't have any rashes, but I have A LOT of back pain and my legs get in the way when I walk and stuff. Do you know if any of this would help to get at least some of it covered? Any info is greatly appreciated.

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Tracy Lynn
Lap w/Dr. Potts
1/30/04
240/139/?
[email=tracycline@hotmail.com]

sryamy

Hi Tracy, I didn't have the insurance company pay for it. On my tummy tuck and ect. I didn't know the insurance company would pay for PS. I was uninformed. For myself on the backlift my Dr has said that I don't have enough loose skin so I have decided to pay for it myself.

But yes some times the insurance co will pay for it. I would start at my primary care Dr and ask him to refer you. All you can do is try.

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Sindi
open 12/10/02
5"11 298/168/145
Thinking too long about doing something often leaves it undone.