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.

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Lori42 09/23/2008

Just got back from India on Sept 17th, surgery was Sept 1st. I didn't have a weight check until the 18th when I got back and saw my doctor. Down 18 lbs in 18 days. I was happy with that. The biggest reward however, is that I have not had to take any insulin or bp meds since Sept 6th. WhooHooo!!!!

I don't have a scale at home, but I work in a physician's office. Was supposed to go back to work yesterday but my last day in India, got some horrible cold, cough thing so I'm taking another week off. Made me feel very light headed. I won't be able to weigh again till the 19th.

I'm so glad you all are here to read posts and ask questions. You have been a GODSEND!

Don't know what I would have done without you!

deleted_user 09/23/2008

welcome to your new life, so happy all went well, looking forward to hearing about your shrinking body, take care of yourself and congrats.

deleted_user 09/23/2008

Congrats on your surgery and for losing 18 pounds!!! That is a great accomplishment. I have been told it is better not to weigh everyday so not having a scale is probably a good thing. It is really easy to fret over one pound or a slight fluctuation in weight during "that time of the month". You have begun this journey and have many many more happy days to come. Congrats again and keep us posted on your progress.

Cheri
GBS: January 29, 2008
Starting weight: 315
Current weight: 162
Total weight loss in 7 1/2 months: 153 pounds
Goal weight: 150
From a size 26 to a size 8!!!!!

deleted_user 09/23/2008

YAY!!! Congrats on the surgery. Glad to hear everything went well.

barb128 09/23/2008

Congrats. Welcome home. Don't rush yourself too much and relax. Soon you will feel better and join us big losers.

Sharman 09/23/2008

I am thrilled for you. This has been a blessing for me, and I know it will be for you. Keep it up. Doesn't it finally feel good to be a LOSER? Sharman

UpNorthGuy 09/23/2008

Congrats!! Did you have the surgery in India?

Lori42 09/25/2008

Thanks for all your support! Yes I did have the surgery in India as my insurance specifically excluded it from my policy,even after appeals. So we decided medical tourism seemed the best option. Did tons of research and finally decided on India. The surgery came in under $10,000 easy and so the trip itself was about $14 or $15 Thousand altogether. Still a bit whoozy but I think it's all in my head (congestion and cough) lol.

deleted_user 09/26/2008

Congratulations on your surgery and your weight lose!!!!!! WOW you are doing GREAT!!!!!!

Hugs Kim

deleted_user 09/26/2008

Lori42, can you give me the doctors address in India....or hospital name and place in India...

thanks,
gang

deleted_user 09/26/2008

Congrats on the surgery...welcome home and keep up the good work...

Lori42 09/26/2008

Gang, I somehow posted a reply to you in your diabetes discussion. lol please check there. thanks

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