carmelina1123
Hi everyone! I'm Carmen. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in August of 1999. I weighed 358 lbs. when I left the hospital after surgery (I gained 4 lbs. while I was still in hospital!). It's been almost 10 years (hard to believe it!!) and everyday is a new challenge. I never know from one day to the next what's gonna happen as a result of the surgery.
I lost the weight really quickly, more so than anyone my doctor had ever seen (Was dropping about a pant size every month for a year and a half). I got to my goal weight of 150lbs. in that year and half and have kept it off pretty much since then (I bounce between around 135-160 lbs.)
Don't know what else to write here now, but I'm sure I'll think of something as time goes on.
If anyone wants the perspective of someone going on 10 yrs. out from surgery, feel free to ask! Any question is welcome and I'll try to answer as well as I can.
Hope to talk to lots of people here and meet new friends!! :D