Hi, I'm new to this group

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Hi my name is Barbara. I live in Bear, DE. I had GBS on November

20, 2003 at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. My surgeon

was Dr. Alan Schuricht.

At the time of my surgery I was about 320 pounds. I have lost 100

pounds as of 10 months post-op and haven't lost any since September,

2003. I am concerned because I feel that I am turning to " the old

ways " .

My life has improved tremendously. I am healthier than I have been

in years. I can go for a walk and not feel that I am going to faint

while I'm gasping for breath. This past summer I bought a bike and

rode over 200 miles (not at one time). I did a 25 mile bike ride

and cried at the end for doing it. Next year I want to do the 50-75

mile ride. I'm looking forward to that.

I am 54 years old (on December 10). I have one daughter who has 3

sons and is expecting her 4th this summer. I believe that she and

her husband must have lost their minds. LOL. I am divorced but I

plan to marry my x-husband this March in Las Vegas. We love Vegas

and can't wait for Elvis to do us the honor of marrying us.

I feel this surgery has saved my life and I'm so grateful that I was

able to have the surgery and become healthier. Now I don't want to

blow it. I feel that I am and am beginning to get very concerned.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. I have to get

back into the WLS habits and not go back to the old way of eating.

Unfortunately I don't dump and can eat just about anything.

Thank you. Wishing everyone much success in their journey.

Barb