It has been 2 years since I have had a gastric bypass and I have not felt better physically, mentally or emotionally than I do right now! I have maintained my current weight/weightloss within 1-3 lbs for a whole year, and continue with healthy eating, staying hydrated, exercising daily, monitoring my portions, taking my vitamins...and keeping up on bloodwork. Anyone who says Weightloss surgery is the EASY way out has NO idea!
It helps that I belong to Barix Connections, a bulletin board community of support from others that have had their surgery at a Barix Clinic. We all share our struggles and triumphs and are a tight knit group of friends, getting together when we can online and in person.
I still struggle with my food addictions and am NOT perfect, but most of the time I win over my temptations and THAT is what counts!
I know I will ALWAYS be a post op patient, and that keeps me in line with my eating and exercise, remembering where I have been, what I have gone through physically to be where I am today, and never wanting to go back.
I am still a work in progress, wanting to lose another 10-15 lbs, but I am healthy, and totally over acid reflux disease, in control of my asthma, and totally off of the c-pap machine for sleep apnea.
Thank you to my surgeon, Dr. Schram for the tool you have given me to dig my way back to health. I have lost 75 lbs since surgery, and 98 total (having lost 22 lbs before consultation.) I have gone from a size 22 to a size 6 and lost a total of 62 inches from my entire body...that is 2" more than I am tall!
I can't thank you enough. A big thank you to my family and that includes my online Barix Family. I could not be where I am today without your support and encouragement. Thank you!
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That is an amazing story Diane. A lot of people struggle with obesity and they find much success after having bariatric surgery.
ReplyDeleteContinued support is also very important and at Pacific Bariatric, we provide just that.
Have a look at our website - perhaps there is information that would also benefit you on your journey.
Congratulations on your two year anniversary!