angelia M.
My highest weight was 512 lbs. I was suffering from many illnesses b/c of my weight. I was in a wheel chair, b/c I previously had blood clots in my legs. And my legs weren't able to carry my enormous 512 lbs. And I'd like to add that 512 figure was a month pre-op weight so it may have been more on surgery day. But, I had heard about this surgery, but thought there was no way I could ever be able to get it done. But, little did I know it was covered by Medicaid if you had illnesses b/c of your weight. I had tried many ways to loose weight. Pills, YMCA, diets. And lost weight only to gain it and more back. It was hopeless. So I just gave up. And then I found about RNY. And I must say, it has turned out to be the best decision as far as my weight goes, that I ever made. I had my surgery June 12,2002. At my lowest weight I was 222. I am now back up to about 255. I'm 5 years out, so I have gained some, but nothing close to where I was. Although you can gain some weight back, it's easier to loose it. Or atleast it has been for me. I can walk now, and do things I could only set back and watch people do b4. I t was a hard blow gaining some back, but a lot of people do, after they get so far out. It takes work, continuous work to keep it off. But, it's doable. I have had to have my gallbladder removed, and also hernia repair. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and some skin removal off my side. And of all the surgeries the breast lift was the most painful. I never felt anything like that in my life. But, still I'd do it again. This journey has gave me my life back. Easy, NO ! This has been a rough journey. I've had a few compllications. But, nothing any worse than weighing 512 lbs. This surgery can be a life saver. Dr. Glen Strickland done my surgery and he's a wonderful doctor. He also done my gallbladder removal and hernia repair. My story in more detail of the earlier time after my surgery is on this site,too, but I can't seem to find it. But it's here somewhere. I've let alot of time go by w/o updating and I actually forgot my logon info. Maybe some one can round it up. If ya do let me know ! DUH, I feel like a dummy. My memory is lacking !!! LOL!!! Until later you guys.....
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Before & After
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