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