Thanks! Im just figuring out how to read and respond to messages here. Congrats on your wt loss goals. I had my lap GBS in 2002 (I think..lol it was either 2002 or 2001). I lost about 100 lbs and got down to a size 6. Did great until about the last 2 years I have since put back on about 25 lbs. I am now a size 12 and even some 14's :-(
It happened slowly over 24 months. Thought I would never have to deal with extra fat again. Dissappointed that I didnt make better use of my tool :-) It was effortless for the first 4 years. In fact I worried I was never going to stop losing wt. I developed a habit of eating small amounts every 2 hours or so..I ate healthy snacks for a few years..and now crave sugar and salt :-( Im ready to do something about it..I am very curious to follow your progress.
I had no complications with my surgery, things went so well. I had some nausea for the first 3 weeks or so..but other than that, I have been blessed with a poster type experience. I did have a bout with iron def. anemia which I atribute to very heavy menstration for the last year prior to the onset of menopause. I imagine my new stomach added to it. I took iron orally for 6 months and all resolved. Labs returned to normal. Other than that, Ive had a terrific experience and feel dissapointed in myself that I took such a special gift and abused it.
But I like to focus on the positive and reading your story is one of the positive things Im thinking about these days! I hope I can get control myself..but if not I would like to consider the stomaphyx. Thanks for posting here about your experience.
Tammie
