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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Picklelilly 12/10/2013

I had my gastric bypass one year ago today. I weigh 159 lbs, a loss of 80 lbs and tons of inches. I feel great, look pretty great (size 10) if I do say so myself and am very happy that I had the surgery. Going forward I may lose a little more but I'm fine if I don't. I am still following all the rules and guidelines but I know that going forward I MUST continue on the path to success. There are several people in our monthly support group who are 5 + years out and have gone back to old habits and gained significant amounts of weight. That worries me. I need to stay accountable to me and to others to be successful for life. Thanks to all of you who have shared your insights and knowledge with me over this past year (and for months prior to surgery) and who continue to support me and cheer me on. Kathy

deleted_user 12/10/2013

Congratulations! You are looking great! I know you will do fine in the years to come, the best thing for you is to stay accountable and to keep coming to this support group!! We will always cheer you on and encourage you when you need it!!!

rubymama 12/10/2013

Congratulations to you!! Stay the course!

deleted_user 12/10/2013

You look wonderful! Thank you for sharing because it is people like you who keep us newbies looking forward!

becca1960 12/10/2013

Happy Surgiversary!!

I think we have to always stay diligent!! It scares me and I'm only 4ish months post op! :)

One thing my NUT said to me at one of my preop visits was that for those of us who have been obese and then lose lots of weight, we must remember we are not like other people who've always been thin(er).... That our fat cells are still there, they are just deflated, and they will forever more be screaming to us to make them fat again!

Kind of a freaky analogy, but hey, it sticks in my mind! :) Hopefully forever....

I had an on line wls friend send me a pair of size 10 thinking I'd be in them soon! Holy moly they seem soooOOoooOOooo small! I'm in 16's mostly now, have one pair of 14's... but 10's?!?!? Seems impossible! :) Good for you!!!

Picklelilly 12/10/2013

Becca- Getting down to a size 10 just kind of happened. After the initial big losses in the first few months, the pounds just slowly but steadily drop. You will be very surprised how quickly it will happen for you :) Kathy

deleted_user 12/10/2013

Congrats! that is a huge accomplishment! Can't wait until I can too look back on what a year has done for me :)

phoenixup 12/10/2013

Happy Surgiversary!!! You have done absolutely fabulous!!! You're an inspiration...

jjklmommy 12/10/2013

So happy for you. You do look great.

deleted_user 12/10/2013

You're looking great! and I truly enjoy your comments and suggestions. Tell me, do you track what you eat by calories? or by item? Also, do you keep a journal?

Just wondering, I'm going though a bit of a hard patch right now, and trying to overcome a hurdle.

soozque 12/10/2013

Happy Surgiversary!!!

deleted_user 12/10/2013

You look fabulous! Keep up the hard work and positive attitude!

SgtSmith 12/10/2013

Congrats!

ShelleyNY 12/10/2013

Happy Surgiversary!
Shelley

Lcat4 12/11/2013

Congratulations! The ones who succeed on this program are the ones who follow the program with protein and vitamins and water and moving that's what makes it work and going back to old habits choices just takes us back into that. Yes you must follow on that path of success and as long as you eat, think and acknowledge that, you will continue to succeed. I have to say that having just passed my 3 year mark that it has been the hardest but I had already established my use of healthy tools which has helped me continue to make healthy choices. Stay accountable to yourself will get you there good for you!

Picklelilly 12/11/2013

Thanks for all the nice comments :)

Banshee101- I sent you a friend request but to answer your question..I am not counting calories or tracking. I do track water and know how many protein grams I get each day though. I can eat any kind of protein so I am lucky in that respect. I'll chat more via a message.

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