Sue C.
2/1/07 Wow, it has been a long time since I updated, so long that I believe all my old entries are no longer abailable. So in a nutshell, here goes. I had RNY with Dr. Thomas Magnuson at John Hopkins Bayview on May 13, 2004. I was 300lbs and I lost 127lbs in 18 months. I did gain back 7lbs and on Nov. 29, 2006 I had a lower body lift by Dr. Adam Basner. I lost an additional 20lbs and I am determined to keep it off. My surgery was rough and I still have some tightness and numbness but it is getting better everyday. Dr. Basner did an awesome job and I can't believe how different I look. Later this year I plan to have my arms done.
How has my life changed? When I last posted in June of 2005, I was just beginning to fulfill a big dream by taking horse back riding lessons. Well, last July, I became the human mom to a 24 year old black Tennessee Walker named Bear. He is very tall and very gentle, the perfect 1st horse. As you can imagine, my free time is spent at the farm taking care of him, grooming him and of course riding him. Without this wonderful surgery I never would have had this happiness.
So if you are new and wondering if you should have the surgery, go for it. You will look back and say why didn't I do it sooner.