The first thing out of my mouth is a great big huge “I’m sorry” to everyone because I haven’t been on the website to update my profile or check on how everyone’s been doing. Please understand that it’s not because I didn’t care; I do care very much. I have just been so busy & haven’t sat down at my computer! This new life has given me renewed energy. I am now 2 months out & feel SO MUCH better than I did before surgery. I have lost 41#, I have lost my shortness of breath (I can actually walk & talk at the same time!) & I have lost about 98% of that horrible sciatica pain. I finally updated my profile with details of my surgical journey but admittedly it's mostly the "bad & ugly" of the "good, bad & the ugly". The really good is yet to come!
My very best wishes go to everyone of you out there considering surgery, scheduled for surgery or already out from surgery. This is an amazing tool that when used properly, works! Making the decision to have this surgery has given my life a new beginning! (RNY 3/27/02)