Hi Everyone! I'm new here and 4 years out! - ThinnerTimes

macrobin · 11-29-2005, 11:29 AM

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and I hope it's ok to join even though I'm four years out. I had Open RNY on August 30, 2001 by Dr. Julie Leverton of the BTC in Wylie, Texas. At my heaviest, I weighed 325 and weighed 315 at the time of surgery. I dropped to 165 after a year and a half. I joined WW and dropped 10 more and had my tummy tuck and breast reduction. I got down to 147 for about 3 minutes (on a stop watch) and went back up to 155. I stayed there for about six months and now weigh between 165 to 175 depending on the time of year! LOL! I've gotten as high as 182 but average right around 170. I wanted to get to 130 but never saw those numbers - guess that's only in a dream.

I've never been part of a support group except online because I live in a very small town and don't know many people here. The support site I went to online shut down so I have no where to go now.

Now that I'm four years out, life is pretty much average. I can't even remember being large at all. Now I have other problems like bursitis in my left hip and the left side of my lower back goes out pretty frequently. I had to have shoe inserts made for my feet because they are in so much pain. I don't know if this stuff was caused by my surgery or existed before but it I guess at my age (47) it comes with being ANCIENT!

I don't even think about the 'old' days anymore and my kids don't even remember when I was heavy and what I looked like. They have to see the pictures to even remember back then. I used to could eat a whole regular meal as though I never had surgery, but lately things get stuck early and I can't eat nearly as much as I could. I don't know if I have any type of obstruction, but it sure helps to keep my weight down! LOL!

I have a website if anyone is interested. I raise ShihTzu's now and plan on breeding them next year as a hobby. They are the cutest puppies ever! I have a specific page for their site as well. I hope to hear from all of you and I hope I am welcome here! I sure miss talking to others who are long term post ops! Thank you so much and Happy Holidays to everyone!

http://macrobin2000.tripod.com/robin/

LizardQueen · 11-29-2005, 12:05 PM

Welcome to the forum! It's great to have you here! I hope I get to know you and you get all the support you need!

bridgetgirl · 11-29-2005, 12:52 PM

Its so nice to hear from someone as far out as you are! Welcome, welcome, welcome!

lealphachienne · 11-29-2005, 01:11 PM

Congratulations on your new life! Thanks for checking in with us. The further you get out, the harder it is to remember how things were. Glad to hear that things are going well for you.

Mavisavis · 11-29-2005, 03:39 PM

Welcome to the board.....we love to have folks with some "time under their belt". I'm glad you found us. I think this is an awesome group. By the way, you look fantastic! Congrats on your success.

SDphotogrl99 · 11-29-2005, 03:39 PM

WELCOME! 170 is a hell of a lot better than 325 right? You are doing great. I know it is hard, we all struggle with it. It really is a life long battle!

Blueyz · 11-29-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by macrobin

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and I hope it's ok to join even though I'm four years out. I had Open RNY on August 30, 2001 by Dr. Julie Leverton of the BTC in Wylie, Texas. At my heaviest, I weighed 325 and weighed 315 at the time of surgery. I dropped to 165 after a year and a half. I joined WW and dropped 10 more and had my tummy tuck and breast reduction. I got down to 147 for about 3 minutes (on a stop watch) and went back up to 155. I stayed there for about six months and now weigh between 165 to 175 depending on the time of year! LOL! I've gotten as high as 182 but average right around 170. I wanted to get to 130 but never saw those numbers - guess that's only in a dream.

I've never been part of a support group except online because I live in a very small town and don't know many people here. The support site I went to online shut down so I have no where to go now.

Now that I'm four years out, life is pretty much average. I can't even remember being large at all. Now I have other problems like bursitis in my left hip and the left side of my lower back goes out pretty frequently. I had to have shoe inserts made for my feet because they are in so much pain. I don't know if this stuff was caused by my surgery or existed before but it I guess at my age (47) it comes with being ANCIENT!

I don't even think about the 'old' days anymore and my kids don't even remember when I was heavy and what I looked like. They have to see the pictures to even remember back then. I used to could eat a whole regular meal as though I never had surgery, but lately things get stuck early and I can't eat nearly as much as I could. I don't know if I have any type of obstruction, but it sure helps to keep my weight down! LOL!

I have a website if anyone is interested. I raise ShihTzu's now and plan on breeding them next year as a hobby. They are the cutest puppies ever! I have a specific page for their site as well. I hope to hear from all of you and I hope I am welcome here! I sure miss talking to others who are long term post ops! Thank you so much and Happy Holidays to everyone!

http://macrobin2000.tripod.com/robin/

Welcome to the forum.

Your website is so cool and you look wonderful. I really like the PS surgery photos...your TT looks great and I bet you feel like a million bucks. I hope you stay with us...your wisdom and knowledge will benefit us all.

coptergirl · 11-29-2005, 04:19 PM

Hi Robin...welcome to the forum. I am glad that you found us. Thanks for forwwarding your website - you look terrific!!!

Blueyz · 11-29-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lealphachienne

Congratulations on your new life! Thanks for checking in with us. The further you get out, the harder it is to remember how things were. Glad to hear that things are going well for you.

Very niiice avatar Marie.

Icing · 11-29-2005, 04:28 PM

Nice web page and you look fantastic....and so glad you join us...