2 year surgiversary

Feb 05, 2009

It has been 2 years since my surgery and I felt compelled to write an update for the pre-ops out there wondering what it is like after this much time.  I have to say - life is good.  I have maintained the same weight now for over a year (140) which is a total loss of 145 lbs.  I vary 2 lbs either way but generally end up back in the same spot.  I went from a size 22-24 to a size 6-8 and have learned to love shopping again - okay...I am a shop-a-holic.  Buying clothes was never so much fun.

I do have excess skin that I would love to get rid of with plastics, but to date, I haven't been able to get that done.  Big changes in life (such as a move across country) have limited my ability to do so.  Though it is hard to feel completely "new" with the signs of the old me literally "hanging" around - I cannot complain.  My current state was only a dream 2 years ago. 

I have referred a number of people to this site as I found it immensly helpful over the past 3 years as I prepared for surgery, was denied, appealed, approved, got a date, was a recent post-op up, and even until this very day. The wealth of knowledge,  as well as the support offered here, is unparallelled.  I highly recommend reading profiles and getting tapped into your local message board in addition to meeting people face-to-face when possible.  Support is a HUGE factor in one's success.  There are those days when you ask yourself - what am/was I thinking??? - but those pass by quickly when you can connect with those who fully understand.

I still eat limited amounts of food - still have to wait between eating and drinking and have not been the best with my vitamins/protien.  I must be honest, time makes one lazy in that regard - but I know it is necessary and continue to work to "get back on track" in that regard.  The diversity of my diet is lacking at times as I seem to go back to what I know works without issue.  There is still no bread, rice, pasta - however crackers work.  I am unique in that regard as I understand many can and have transitioned into these items without issue - even before their 1 year mark.  But why fight it right?  Carbs were always a difficulty for me and I don't want to get back into old habits.  I think I dumped once (NOT pleasant) - but in 2 years - I have to say that is good.  I have no issues with sugar and chocolate is still an option - not in ANY way as it used to be - but I can have some and be okay.

Many friends have been made here and I hope that everyone reading this is doing well on their journey.  It is tough at times - but so worth it. 

Best to all!
Shelley J.

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