One and a half years out - gastric sleeve surgery

[sweettea 300]

@@jenn1 I'm not worried what people think. I look healthy. I feel healthy. My doctors are happy. I just had total knee replacement surgery. I am so happy I didn't have to go through that heavier. PT and doctors tell me I'm doing excellent for three weeks out.

[Healthy_life2 8,319]

@@SWEETTEA

You are doing fantastic. You are healthy and happy. Can't ask for more than that..

By the way......Great clavicle bones!

[Babbs 14,680]

@@jenn1

Actually, funny story to your question.

My husband had an RNY 9 years ago, and his surgeon was Dr Oakley (I think I told you that). Anyway, he got pretty thin, but still within healthy BMI range. When he complained to Oakley at his year appointment about people telling him he was too thin, Dr Oakley said this:

"There are so many overweight and obese people these days, nobody even knows what a healthy weight looks like anymore".

[Healthy_life2 8,319]

@@Babbs

I was one of Dr. Oakley's last patients before he retired. I can see him saying that to your husband. Love it~!!!

[WL WARRIOR 690]

I'm actually going to my PCP today. I do agree that most people don't realize anymore what someone at a healthy weight actually looks like. My weight was at 130 about 11 years ago and many people that knew me then don't have the same "you're too skinny" comments. I think the others just got use to me looking a certain (obese) way.

I do feel tons better at this weight with much more vitality and stamina. Part of the problem is that I only told two people about my WLS: my sister and mother. The bad part of that being all those stupid comments I overhear about the "real" reason for my massive weight loss (cancer, eating disorder, drug addiction). Why can't they just accept that some people actually try really hard to get healthy?

Nevertheless, I don't care anymore. There are more important things to worry about other than what neighbors and relatives think. What is most important is getting healthy, which is why I started this weight loss journey in the first place.

[Babbs 14,680]

@@jenn1

I know! I thought that was so cool that you were his last surgery before he retired! He also took my gall bladder out 6 years ago

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I love this....great to hear.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@SWEETTEA

Congratulations you your success! I am green with envy and cannot wait until I reach my goal!

[sweettea 300]

@@Djmohr I'm sure you'll get there. It feels good.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

This is a great topic, fun for those contemplating surgery and thought provoking to those of us who are wondering where to go next. I have been stuck in a two month long stall and was wondering "well is this it"? And then boom, 6 pounds disappeared. Now I'm wondering, "do I want to keep pushing for lower weight, more muscle, both." The cool thing is I actually believe I really can control this. It is a decision, not a dream.

Oh, I have not decided yet. I know I need to get rid of the excess skin to get a six pack, body fat is under 20%, I am really vigorous. Many things to ponder...but these are really fun/empowering things to ponder.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations!

[borg/assimilated 576]

You have done well, congratulations!

[sweettea 300]

Anyone who can go through this is very strong. This is not an easy decision. Everyone should be proud of themselves. Those first few months are rough. I still have problems occasionally - nausea and stomach aches. I still think, know, I made the right decision. My health and self esteem are so much better. I just had total knee replacement surgery. If it weren't for the weight loss, the recovery would be so much harder. Big pat on the back for everyone.

[More than this 116]

Way to go!!! Just wondering about what you said they found...is this why you weren't losing weight...the pleori thing....where you were stuck? What is it?

[Elode 8,093]

Wonderful, congrats!