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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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snikahs 01/30/2011

So, the newest anti-WLS surgery statement today ...

"Your weight loss isnt healthy."

As of this morning, I've lost 52 pounds in a little less than 3 months (surgery 11/9/10).

True, when you have a normal stomach, and not a pouch, the experts say that healthy weight loss is about 2 pounds per week... I did the 2 pounds per week shit for years. Didn't work out so well for me.

I dont feel unhealthy, I feel better about life, feel better physically, feel better mentally. But, I have to say, I wasnt prepared for that comment. usually I am, but maybe there is some truth to it? I know that remaining as overweight as I was just one minute more would not have been the lifelong healthy alternative ...

Oh well, I am happy. I feel good. Screw the haters.

deleted_user 01/30/2011

Us overweight people are between a rock and a hard place. We have to ask ourselves do we want to die from being morbidly obese (heart disease, diabetes, etc) or do we want to die from complications that may or may not take place after the surgery?

I believe you and I made the right choice. And I for one would rather die trying.

deleted_user 01/30/2011

If you're following your program and your surgeon is happy with the rate at which you're losing, then stop listening to the haters.

Be your own best friend, and be happy with the decision you've made to improve your health.

People always mock what they don't understand.

deleted_user 01/30/2011

Sometimes it feels like you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. As long as you are happy and healthy that's all that matters.

deleted_user 01/30/2011

Screw the haters is right...lol. I love thre way you think! I had someone my mom works the other day tell me "girl, don't you think you are going a little overboard...your face looks awfully gaunt! You look sickly." I'm thinking to myself...woman, I would hardly say 200+ pounds is considered GAUNT...bite me! People slesys have their stupid opinions. Keep doin what you are doin girl...you look great!

newlifejourney2010 01/30/2011

I have heard that response as well. I also hear that I took the easy way out on losing weight. i don't think there has been anything easy about it. It has been a complete life change. Never used to care about ingredients, calories, etc., and now everything that I put in my mouth, I have completely read the nutritional facts. What I eat one day, I can't eat the next. So I get frustrated when people say that to me.
When people ask me what I have done to lose the weight, most of the time I don't tell them about the surgery because I don't want to hear the negative. I just say diet and excercise!
Had my surgery the same day as you and I am down 55 lbs!
Sounds like we are right there together! Keep up the great work and ignore the negative!

farmgirl392 01/31/2011

Standard response to that statement from the unknowing: My physicians are happy with my weight loss progress.

deleted_user 01/31/2011

I can so relate. That ranks right up there with the "your goals aren't realistic", "you will be too thin", and "I don't know why you didn't just do it the old fashioned way, I did" stuff. Grrr. Makes me insane at times when it comes from someone who has professed to be my friend for so many years. Those are the people that you would think would know you and what you have gone through all your life with weight struggles, diabetes, high blood pressure, and the list goes on and on and on with back problems and everything else!

deleted_user 01/31/2011

I feel sorry for people who spend their time tearing others down (usually means they are miserable themselves).

If you are happy and your docs are happy then you know the answer to your weight-loss success.

What exactly is loosing weight the "old-fashion" way? I think most people who have GPS have tried that and it didn't work.

GPS is a tool like any other. The time and energy you put into the process is where the real pay-off is.

Lcat4 01/31/2011

Amen! Screw the haters! They aren't really haters. They are just uneducated or jealous. Or they are just plain ignorant or selfish! My response is, "oh, your one of THOSE people!". That shuts them up real fast! I refuse to engage in that kind of conversation, defend myself or feel bad about my healthy choices. It's their shit anyway.

Congrats on shedding 52 lbs! Feels sooo good!

deleted_user 01/31/2011

I wouldn't spend a moment of resentment on those comments. She's forgotten and you're still struggling with it.

Read the chapter re peoples reactions in WLS for Dummies. There are so many innocent reasons they say these things. Being a pincushion just encourages getting stuck agaIn. Letting it roll off your back makes you healthier and projects a healthy kharma.

Or you could shoot the bastards! lol (:-)

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