This website is dedicated to my experience with Laparoscopic RNY Gastric Bypass. I had this done at the Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Loss in San Diego, Ca April 11th, 2001. I believe WLS is a "jumpstart" not a cure and has been a means to a seriously positive end in my case. I've gotten some really amazing results through the surgery limiting my intake for a year and me working out regularly (4-5 days a week!) from about 2 months post-op.

I've had amazing days (snowboarding for the 1st time after losing 150 lbs) and days that have completely SUCKED (throwing up 3 times a day while learning the limits of my pouch). It's been an adventure to say the least ...

I really believe weightlifting and cardio were the keys to my chance at lasting success. Developing a healthy "relationship" with food is an ongoing process for me, (argh) but reaching a healthy level of physical fitness has made all the difference. I hope my spilling my guts here online helps others with their WLS journeys...

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