Hello from Sheppard AFB Texas

[nowasober1]

Hi Everyone. Just a quick note to introduce myself. My name is Michelle Shelby. I had Gastric Bypass 2 1/2 years ago and have lost 90 pounds. I have managed to keep my goal weight off and on for over a year. Have had stomach issues since surgery but would not change it for the world. My husband is Military and we will be leaving for Dover Deleware in 43 days. Hope to meet new people here as well as stay in touch with some of the people I already know. Looking forward to it.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[MsJacquiiC]

How the HELL did I manage to miss your intro thread Michelle?!?!? At anyrate - better late than never right = Welcome to The Journey. It's a pleasure to meet ya. Do feel free to update your profile to include your current info, as well as edit your avatar.

At anyrate - congrats on the success! Has it been tough maintaining your weightloss? I'd be interested in knowing that, as I think at this moment (I'm 5 months post-op roux-en-y) it seems kinda easy, as I'm developing some pretty good eating habits... I cannot seem to even consider 2 years from now though.

Again - I say welcome to the community = enjoy and Happy posting!

Jacquii.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.