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.
I am down just shy of 100 pounds since May (surgery was 9/25 - lost 47 pounds before surgery). In my mind I have a hard time seeing the weight loss and I was getting very few people saying that they noticed. Although I was home due to complication for three months and just recently have been out and about and returned to work. People are finally noticing my weight loss! I had a few residents where I work (I work in a retirement community) comment on my weight loss. Then this morning I went to dunkin donuts for the first time since before my surgery to get a cup of tea and the lady there commented on me not being in for a long time and that I had lost a lot of weight!!! Yeah finally!! I was getting discouraged because I have been battling the same few pounds for most of December and like I said I don't see the weight loss.
Plus my new clothes are already getting lose on me!! I am going to wait for bit before I buy clothes again but even though the scale is being stubborn I must be losing still.
Plus my new clothes are already getting lose on me!! I am going to wait for bit before I buy clothes again but even though the scale is being stubborn I must be losing still.
JJ
I think that when normal size acquaintances look around they categorize the people they see into "Normal" or "Fat" categories. As long as the person is still in the "Fat" category and not wearing baggy clothes, they don't notice the weight loss. They finally notice weight loss when the person moves from the "Fat" category into the "Normal" category.
I am testing my theory at work and it seems to be holding true. I have gone from 292 lbs to 232 lbs since 11/6. I started in a size 22/24 and now wear a size 18 and the only person who noticed was someone else who is heavy.
I leave for Disney World in 46 days and I can't wait. To be more than 100 pounds light than the last time I was there is going to make it so much more enjoyable. I won't have to worry about fitting into rides or squeezing through those stupid turnstiles! Plus all of the walking will be awesome for me too! I am so excited.
Even though I have such serious complications and almost died, I have rebounded and feel awesome and I am glad I did this. It is going to make the rest of my life so much better and more enjoyable and longer too!