4 Year Anniversary!
· LUCK · 02/08/11 03:45 PM
I am almost four years out from my surgery. I have gained back about 10-15 pounds, depending on what you consider my lowest weight. I am working at taking it off right now. I have never exercised or watched what I ate (oops) but am now starting to realize that maybe I should heed the doctor's advice from 4 years ago. I still feel great and have zero regrets. I have referred several people who have all had the surgery with zero complications and no regrets so you that have not had the surgery yet just wait...you will have a couple of rough spots but it is so worth it. I changed jobs and have been sitting behind a computer A LOT so I think that along with seasonal Reese eggs/Christmas trees/valentine hearts are to blame. After a few years, your realize what you can and cannot eat more of (bread vs. crackers) and you will probably put on a few pounds from your lowest weight but the tool is there and it is much easier to lose. I am just now starting a diet and it will be much easier to diet with the smaller stomach. At the time of my surgery it was private pay only since it was brand new and it was $12,000 and I hear now it has gone up quite a bit. BTW, I was a size 16 and am now a big 6-8 (was a 4-6 and will get there again...). I lost a total of about 75 pounds..just in case anyone is curious.
Have a great day!
Luck
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