Hello all,

I'm very glad to be a part of this group. I'm 8 years post op. I was a size 22 & am now a size 8-10 & maintaining that weight. I lost about 80 lbs.

I can now eat a normal sized meal, but my eating habits have totally changed. I'm a vegetarian, & I do eat fish occasionally. I use regular sugar now, but used only Splenda for 7 yrs post op. drink diet soda. I eat things like beans, lentils, quinoa, a have discovered a WORLD of vegetables. All labs are normal. I'm very happy.

I might add, I still can't eat a whole veggie sub from Subway in one sitting. It's a waste of money to take me to a buffet. Lol!

While I'm still diabetic, my sugars are normal.

I do yoga instead of walking due to an injured back.

That's a ton about me now!!

Gonna have a consult with plastic surgeon next week or so for reconstructive surgery!!

Hope to hear from you all.

Edited April 18, 201214 yr by Rana421

welcome!!! you are deff an inspiration! i hope to be that successful in 8 yrs! im 12 days post op and down almost 30lbs. im back in the hospital with pnemonia cuz of trouble breathing. but its getting better. any advice that u can offer would be wonderful! my email is law8486@hotmail.com good luck with ur surgery and ur continued success!!

Laurel