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- I had surgery in 2010. I did really well and was successful for about 6 years, losing 180 pounds. The last 4 years haven't been the best. I hadn't been to my dr or had blood work done in several years now. Well after a very significant weight gain,...
- I had gastric bypass in November 2010. I have not had a single complication. I started to gain weight a little over a year ago, do to an extremely stressful job. I didn't really change my eating habits, I just wasn't taking care of myself. Skipped...
- I am 3 1/2 yrs post op. I have been very successful in my weight loss journey with no complications. I have lost 180 lbs and have gained about 18 pounds back. I have felt great until a few weeks ago. I have felt soooooo bloated and now I am having...
- Any idea where to get the medical bracelets that show that you have had gastric bypass surgery?
- I am 20 months out of having GBS. I have lost 179 lbs. I have been maintaining that loss now for a few months. I have not had any complications at all. The past couple of months I have been feeling blah. Tired most of the time. I take my vitamins...
- For the first time EVER in my life...I saw a picture of myself and I actually liked what I saw!! I no longer mind having my picture taken!
- In January 2010 I was at my highest weight of 324 lbs. I wore a size 30 in pants and and a 3X or 4X in a shirt. It has been almost 10 months since my surgery and I now weigh 158 lbs. I am wearing size 10 pants and medium shirts. I don't think I have...
- As of this morning I have lost 162 lbs and that is what I weigh now...162lbs. So I have lost one of me!! Still hard for me to comprehend!!!For those of you still considering surgery and don't think you can do it....well it can be done!!
- I have struggled my entire life with my weight...Gastric bypass has changed my life! I am doing things I never thought I would ever do. Today I have had 2 different people say to me...man...you are sooo skinny! It really is hard for me to believe...
- Is anyone having problems with gas??? It seems I always have to pass gas...and i mean always. my husband and my son just laugh at me, but it is embarrassing!! Is it the protein??? I have an office job, so I can't sit at my desk and fart all day...
- Just have to share my victory with my DS group! I did it...I have reached my weight loss goal!! I have actually exceeded it by 1 lb. I have lost 150 lbs. and I am really really excited today!! didn't think I would ever see this weight on the scale...
- So here I am...one pound to go to my goal!!! I have been sitting here for a few days...STUCK. Trying to stay positive though. I have lost 148 lbs and am completely pumped about that! But still want to be at my goal. I know it is only a number on...
- Went for my 6 month check up yesterday and came home sooo happy! Since I started my journey, I have lost a total of 143 lbs. Since surgery I have lost 112 lbs. I set a personal "safe" weight goal at the beginning and I never truly thought that I...
- I went shopping yesterday with my daughter and it is now enjoyable to shop. I know longer have to look for "special" stores that sell plus size clothing. I walked into Kohl's yesterday and completely ignored the Women's Plus Size section! It was...
- I entered onederland today...And I think I am in shock. I never thought I would see this weight again. I am down 125lbs. Usually I do a happy dance at certain weights on the scale, but today I just stood there and stared in total disbelief. But I do...