I had RNY gastric bypass surgery in 2006 and have lost 102 lbs and have maintained my weightloss for 2 years. I strongly believe my success in maintaining my weight loss after surgery is due to recognizing that I had to adopt an entirely new lifestyle. I had to be willing to learn about proper nutrition, new eating habits, appropriate food preperation and portion control and be willing to impliment that new knowledge. Also, I had to be willing to embrase regular exercise for the rest of my life. If one can not accept that they must change thier eating habits drastically and that they must exercise effectively and regularly for the rest of their lives, weight loss surgery is not for them. Attending support groups and seeking the counceling of a nutritionist can make the difference in success or failure. Chosing a hospital that is a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery and consciously taking advantage of their support groups, nutrition and exercise related programs can really help one have a successful outcome.Weightloss surgery is not an easy fix and it requires a strong will to maintain the dicipline necessary for it to continue to last a lifetime. My new knowledge and healthy habits have become my new lifestyle. That is what it takes for one to maintain success!Did I forget to mention how great I feel for a very healthy 48 year old working mother who now scuba dives, swims regularly, works out, rides horses again and is looking forward to new and challenging endeavors?
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I had RNY gastric bypass surgery in 2006 and have lost 102 lbs and have maintained my weightloss for 2 years. I strongly believe my success in maintaining my weight loss after surgery is due to recognizing that I had to adopt an entirely new lifestyle. I had to be willing to learn about proper nutrition, new eating habits, appropriate food preperation and portion control and be willing to impliment that new knowledge. Also, I had to be willing to embrase regular exercise for the rest of my life. If one can not accept that they must change thier eating habits drastically and that they must exercise effectively and regularly for the rest of their lives, weight loss surgery is not for them. Attending support groups and seeking the counceling of a nutritionist can make the difference in success or failure. Chosing a hospital that is a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery and consciously taking advantage of their support groups, nutrition and exercise related programs can really help one have a successful outcome.Weightloss surgery is not an easy fix and it requires a strong will to maintain the dicipline necessary for it to continue to last a lifetime. My new knowledge and healthy habits have become my new lifestyle. That is what it takes for one to maintain success!Did I forget to mention how great I feel for a very healthy 48 year old working mother who now scuba dives, swims regularly, works out, rides horses again and is looking forward to new and challenging endeavors?
Ann Martin
Ann Martin
March 27, 2009 - 8:28amThis Comment
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