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current weight 267, down from 432 for a total loss of 165 pounds. Follow up dr visits has shown perfect blood work, BP runs 120/60. Dr. Burry has given me a life back i never thought possible.

its been 3 months since my surgery, i have felt great! very little pain, been following the plan, drinking protein, taking vitamins, some exercise (but its been freaking cold out) in three months i have lost 76 pounds and 102 since i began the process. i also quit smoking 5 months ago, BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! i appreciate all the comments made by fellow travellers. It has been very helpful. aces

two days til Rny surgery...the liquid diet hasnt killed me.  i fluctuate between nervous and excited.  i am starting this particular journey for me and my family, i dont want my weight to inhibit living as it has for so long now. 

i began this post over two years ago, but insurance foiled my plans. after a job change, getting married, and different insurance i now have a surgery date. November 17, 2009. i am both excited and nervous. but i have always been a bit of a gambler, and am overall kinda healthy. I even quit smoking those evil cigarettes (finally).  i cant help but hear some the things that go wrong, but i am very confident in my surgeon. and that is a good thing since i am putting my life in his hands and he is going to try to give it back to me, better than i have ever had it before. i am willing to take that risk.

had my first visit with the doc. was very encouraged. My sister had rny about a year ago and is a new person. i have never seen her smile, laugh, and move around like she does now. she deserves to be happy and this has been a great hand up for her. i am hoping that my results are similiar. its nice to have someone so close that i can visit with, review possibilities and explore options. i now hope there is no hold up with the insurance, the clinic seems very positive, but i will hold off on complete optimism until i get the ok to go ahead.  i have battled weight most of my life. i am only 36 but my knees ache, my energy level is awful. I am in love with a wonderful woman, and the thought of her watching me get sick, or worse is not something i am willing to do without at least putting up some kinda fight. i feel that the RNY may give me the head start i need to begin again. Not everyone gets a second chance like this. My inner child is yelling "do over, do over" it makes me smile thinking that i could begin again, knowing what i know now, and take a different path. I want to thank the people who have posted here, your stories have been helpful, thought provoking and very meaningful to me. God bless you all.