nicksmeme’s Profile

About Me

I am 61 years old - married to the same person for nearly 40 years. We have 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. I have been activily involved in our family business for the past 25 years. I am in the process of winding down towards retirement. I gained 60 lbs with each pregnancy and slowly added to that over the years. Five years ago I had gastric by-pass and went from 296 to 152. My main problem is that I developed and ulcer in the area where the intestine was re-attached to the new stomach. I have been in the hospital 3 times for bleeding - can be very dangerous. I have a few food problems - can't eat ice cream - sometimes beef and Chinese food. Sadly, for me, I have gained about 15 lbs over the last year - I am amazed at how easily I can overeat. I joined this group to hopefully get some help in learning to control myself again.

Interests

We have a motorhome and try to travel as much as possible. We are hoping to spend a couple months in a warmer climate next winter. I love to read and sew and do different crafts - acdtually I love to do lots of things. My main source of pleasure is my 4 grandchildren. Having the surgery has enabled me to get down on the floor and play with them - take them places and do things with them I would not have been able to do.