Are there any true veterans on here? I immediately went to the veterans forum here but the definition there is "6 months or more". In wls circles a veteran is typically defined as anyone 2 years out or more. So it makes me wonder I'd there are any log timers here at all?

Anyway, glad to find this forum. More than Willing to help any newbies, meet new friends :-)

I'm 7 years out of rny, teacher and Canadian.

Thanks for having me!

Dawn

Dawn, I'm 21 months out so haven't quite made it into the "veteran" circle yet but I'm getting close. It seems to be an unfortunate fact that veterans often disappear from the forums after about a year post-op. That's unfortunate not only because they aren't there to share their experience with others who could benefit from their knowledge (and mistakes), but also because they themselves lose the ongoing reinforcement of their own commitment to a healthy lifestyle. We may no longer be obese. But we are, and will always be, susceptible to obesity. This is truly a life long commitment. What better way could there be to keep that commitment strong than a daily reminder of all of the real life struggles and triumphs that are such an important part of forums like this one?

Joanna

Doubling my ratio of Protein to carbs is what works for me.

Are there any true veterans on here? I immediately went to the veterans forum here but the definition there is "6 months or more". In wls circles a veteran is typically defined as anyone 2 years out or more. So it makes me wonder I'd there are any log timers here at all?

Anyway' date=' glad to find this forum. More than Willing to help any newbies, meet new friends :-)

I'm 7 years out of rny, teacher and Canadian.

Thanks for having me!

Dawn[/quote']

Dawn,

WOW.....your photo is inspritional! 7 years out how is managment after the first couple of years? i hear a variety of stories. you appear to have mastered you weight.

Thanks for posting, it helps us who are just starting the post op journey.

RJ

It is constant daily struggle.

You look fabulous! Great job! I'm only a month and a half post op. you have inspired me!

Dawn, you are an inspiration! Thank you!

I have 1year and 8 months struggling a little. Started gaining weight I can EAT and sometimes I feel I can't stop I'm back to walking but feeling like its not working !!!!

You look fabulous!!! I will be 2yrs out 04/02/16

You look great! I was 4 years out April 21st so I guess I am a veteran!

You look GREAT!

The body image issue is a huge problem for me as well... I still see myself the same as I did before, not sure how to break from that cycle.

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I am 2 weeks post op today

Your story is an inspiration and hope i'm successful like you even if I don't have all the support I need from hubby and am having ALOT of mood swings. I'm at my 2 week post up apt now

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My surgery was six years ago, I am a veteran. You are beautiful congrats keeping the weight off.

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I'm 7.5 years out. I have gained back about 25 pounds and just started the 10 day pouch reset diet.

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I'm 7.5 years out. I have gained back about 25 pounds and just started the 10 day pouch reset diet.

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Hope you let us know how that goes for you. Good luck and hope you share tips for us newbies (I'm only 3.5 yrs out ).

It seems to me that we hear less from vets. I think you guys are all busy just living your lives which is awesome. When we are in the pre-op and losing stage we need the support. I'm always glad when long term vets post. I am fortunate to have a friend who had an RNY 18 years ago and she does great.

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