harrahgirl Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 One year ago today I had my gastric bypass surgery and what a difference a year makes! I've actually had a pretty easy time of it - no complications, minimal discomfort, and steady weight loss. My highest weight was 295, I was down to 236 when I had my surgery. My current weight is 152, with a goal weight range of 135-145 pounds. I'm figuring it will probably take me another year to get there but I'm in no rush - my body will do what it will do as long as I stick with the program. I did this to improve my overall health and it's been successful. My A1C is holding at 5.8, blood pressure is typically around 115/68. Best of all, I've seen major improvement in my pulmonary arterial hypertension (note that while my weight wasn't the cause, the excess weight was a factor in my symptoms) - my exercise tolerance has improved dramatically and I no longer need supplemental oxygen - my specialist noted my chart as "phenomenal improvement." So I can join in with many others on this board and say that I do not regret my decision and I'm looking forward to several healthier years ahead. Cheesehead, TammyP, Res Ipsa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cinwa Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Happy 1st surgiversary Harrahgirl! You have done an amazing job - no one could argue - your health improvements are living proof that WLS can and will turn our life around if we follow the programme. Congratulations! TammyP and Res Ipsa 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrahgirl Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 Thank you for the kind words. Res Ipsa 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeeC Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Congrats, that is wonderful. So Happy for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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