sgtsbaby0705

Close Obesity

My top out wght was 428lbs in 1993. In early 1994 had gastric bypass when very few were doing this,it was not a good experience. Bad surgeon, no support system, sick, sick,sick! Lost 137lbs in 15mths cause I was so sick all the time. Gained 89lbs back,lost 75lbs by hard work, now am stuck arnd 325lb. Am abt to have surgery again to fix what wasn't done right 1st time.Any advice??? NEED SUPPORT THIS TIME! Also need info on excess skin removal surgeries because I WILL NOT fail again!!!

Treatments

Alli Working / Worked

worked well if you took it after a high calorie meal to get rid of all fat consumed before it went to your butt/stomach/hips. But don't get far from a bathroom if you take it!!!

Gastric Bypass Surgery Not Working

Bad surgeon,no support, had it in 1994 when not alot of them were being done. I lost 137lbs but only because I was soooo sick for the first 4-6 mths. Couldn't tone up the skin where I lost because I was so weak from being sick all the time. BAD, BAD, BAD, all the way around!

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

I had a back injury quite a few yrs ago and struggle alot here. Can do alot of water excercises and walking. Yes, it helps tremendously!

Slim-Fast Somewhat Helpful

Swimming Working / Worked

I could LIVE in the water, so this helped alot as far as water excercises, doing laps,etc.

Topamax Working / Worked

This was prescribed for me for migraine headaches and very nearly saved my life in that area. The fact that it is an appetite suppressant just added an extra bonus!

Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful

Worked for a while but hard to keep up.