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I am considering having bypass surgery to loose weight. I have been fat all my life and I'm now 50 and weigh 300 lbs. Can anyone who has had this type of surgery please tell me about it. Did it work for you? Would you do it again? Did you have complications? How much weight did you lose? How did it affect you mentally? I just want to feel "normal" for once in my life. Thanks for sincere answers. 20 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 8 minutes ago More info: I have spoken with my family doctor who has seen my struggle but I will be going to see a specialist in Atlanta on Sept. 20th and will decide after that. I am 5'6" 6 minutes ago Also I have tried to loose weight so many times. I joined a wellness center and worked out hard for 2 1/2 hours daily and the weight barley budged. I'm about as frustrated as a person can be. I just want to got other opinions before I make such a drastic decision. Thanks
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- look into the Lap Band surgery. It is less invasive then gastric bypass
- hello i know a few people who have had the surgery. but here is input from the other side. two people i know have both done bypass. i don't think they were ready. a person i know is in a state of mind where she don't eat right because she thinks it might make her fat again and she looks so thin and sick. she has been so big for so long she will do what ever it takes not to get to what she was and it hurting her health. another friend of mine is young and she just got the bypass and now she acts different and at first she was doing every thing they told her to do but now its like she don't care. i don't know what it is to be big but you have to know what this means to you if you get the bypass done its a way to be healthy not a size 0 and you will change but change for the better. it's all about being ready in your mind. cause your body will lose weight fast.
- It's probably your genes that made you over weight. Now don't be so concered! Only if it is a health risk you should take action. Now I'm sure the surgen will make sure it's painless, but it will be expensive. Make sure you put in these factors before you say I'm ready. Also how will you feel after. Will you regret it? Maybe your just big boned and there is nothing you can do. Foucus on your heart not your body more, and maybe you will deside you acually like your self for who you are today.
- I feel your pain. I have gone through what you are currently going through. Obesity runs in my family its a gene that I picked up and no matter how much I diet and exercises it just does not get any better. Many people that will answer these questions can not answer because they do not know what you are going through. How many times have you heard "just stick to diet and exercises and you will be ok"? I have not had my surgery yet My insurance denied my coverage so I have opted to have mine overseas in India because it is 1/3rd of the price here. I can answer your questions based off of my sisters experience who had her gastric bypass in India a year and a half ago. Did it work for you? Yes it worked very well. Would you do it again? In a heart beat Did you have complications? the only "complication" she had was she did loose interest in some of her favorite foods. What you have to understand is during this process your taste buds will change dramatically. So you will loose interest in certain foods as well. How much weight did you lose? She lost a total of 125 pounds and looks absolutely great! How did it affect you mentally? It gave her a huge confidence boost. She feels more secure when going shopping or just out doing everyday activities. Not worried about people "watching" her or whatever. You have to be prepared for a life style change you will eat small meals for the rest of your life, you will have to take vitamins and suppliments for the rest of your life. I really hope your insurance covers this surgery. In the off chance that they do not. You should talk with the people that scheduled me for my surgery in India. They are the best at what they do and helpped me with financing and everything and I had horrible credit. http://www.medpathgroup.com
