Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Hello everyone! My name is James and I am one week post op. I did have the gastric bypass. I live in Georgia and at my highest weigh in 2011 I was 495 lbs. By the time I decided to have the surgery in November of last year I had lost down to 390 on my own. After doing everything that I had to do to get to the surgery I was 369lbs. It has been an interesting journey and worth everything to have this done. I am looking forward to becoming active once again and just start living. I have been reading a lot of things on here and have heard some great advice. I appreciate any words of wisdom to help me through the process and encouragement. I am averaging anywhere between 500-800 calories daily and am eating around 85-90 grams of protein a day. Slowly but surely! I am amazed at how little it takes to fill me up and not really being hungry when I do have to eat. Anway, I have a lot to learn and a long way to go. Thanks!
I depended on this group heavily in the first months of my reconfigured bod. I often went on line four or more times a day, just be converse with people who were experiencing the same things I was. It's really important to have that support in your journey.
It sounds like you are doing really well. Congrats on making that commitment to a new and healthier life.
JJ
We are an online family here. Post often, someone will reply. There's a lot a good folks with a lot to share.
Welcome to the losers bench. It will just get better and better! I had my RNY Dec of 2012. I don't think I would be alive now if I hadn't had it. I was a type 2 diabetic and had other issues. The Diabetes is GONE! I lost 130 pounds and feel great. WLS is a life saver! Have never regretted having it for a second.
WELCOME!
Sounds like you are off to an excellent start with the intake!! And HUGE congrats on your pre op success!! That is AMAZING and that many LESS pounds you have to ever tote around again!!