DONNA R.

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I have been post op for 8 years and was doing okay gain maybe 5/10 lose it back off however I ended up having major surgery hystertomy and bowel obstruction within 3 weeks of each other was in ICU for a week and when I got out I was given a vaginal insert of a pill to help fight hot flashes due to my ovaries were also removed well okay I though no hormones because I knew what they would do well I started  to gain some weight  like 35 lbs, I went to my hemotogist because I was getting my monthly cocktail of iron infuison and B 12 injection when she asked about the gain I advised her my eating habits were the same  she asked what meds were I on when I told her about the vaginal insert she told me that I was using hormones just not through the mouth and that would play a part in the weight gain, I was so upset because I have tried so long to keep it off right now I cN'T LOSE BUT i ALSO AM NOT GAINING MY KNEES RETURNED TO THERE PAINFUL  STATE but this winter I am going to try to work out in the basement my granddaughter has a wii game and I am going to work out with Juliuan from biggest losers I wish she would knock on  my door right now and take me away fro 3 months well thats not about to happen so all I can say to new comeres is welcome and the surgery gave you life how you use it is up to you, watch out for hernia's I have had 3 in the stomach area, watch what you eat you will find alot of food is unappealing anyway and your fav food maybe once a month just to treat your self oh yes by the way I lost 110lbs   See you next year!!! PS  remember to take your vitiamins caclium for bones folic acid and b 12 and iron

It has been five long years since I first made this choice in life to change my life and it was the best thing I could have done. I do have a few problems with iro, faguie, however after 5 years I have maintained my weight loss of 115 lbs give or take a lb here and there no more than an 8 lb difference and that is just due to body fluid changes, I now wear a size 14 goood and can get into a 12 (this is regular misses  clothing. I had not hair loss, my skin is pretty nice as well. I can keep up with most things in life the only probelms I am having now is keeping food down at times it is like my stomach is closed for the day. Did anyone see the special on Oprah? well I do not have an addiction unless it is not to eat, I did develop a smallucler on my micro pouch and due tot he pouch being so small no surgery can correct it so somedays it is best for me no to ea due to the fact I may have alot of pain with eating. I have had two hernia surgeries and ake iron infusions once a month along with B 12 injections due to I am very anmeic, my body will not store the nutruints, which is common. I have not visited Dr Wood in a few years would like to see him though.  this is really a life changing operation so anyone who wants to have it think very hard the weight may come off however make sure you have the will power to keep it off. watch what you eat, try to find foods that will keep your iron, b 12 and other nutrients in place. I am writing just to let people know three still is life after 5 years I did not want to disappear because I realize alot  of people stop writing just wanted to keep in touch with all my sisters and brothers wishing everyone well and good luck see you next year, Donna 5 years out and loving it!!!!