Gastric Bypass Surgery Review

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Krazylady
Pontiac, IL

This is the best thing I ever did for myself.

interested in positive results, too busy to be tired or sick, Every day computer user, I believe in honesty, A realist, one who prefers not to take medication

Pros

Changes your life., Helps control overeating., Helps your self esteem.

Cons

Must be dedicated.

DEC

2007

Four years ago, I changed my life for the better. I had gastric bypass surgery when my weight hit 300 pounds. I had tried every diet on the planet and nothing seemed to work for me. My cardiologist was concerned and finally told me he felt the bypass surgery was the only option left, since nothing else worked for me. At the time, I was taking 10 different medications for my heart, after having 3 heart attacks and 5 cardiac bypasses within 3 days. My family doctor had recommended a doctor near here who specialized in gastric bypass surgery only....not a general surgeon who also does the surgery. I made the appointment to see him and after undergoing tests to determine if I could undergo it plus a mental evaluation, I was accepted and had the surgery. I was sent home with very detailed instructions on what I could eat for the first 3 months. It was kind of rough at first, because all of my food had to be very soft (jello, pudding, applesauce, etc) or ground up. I chose to eat mostly babyfood since it was easier for me. No raw veggies or fruits were allowed until my stomach healed. After the first 3 months, I could eat what I could tolerate, which turned out to be everything....just not much of it. I go out to eat often and the waitresses who know me just automatically bring me "to go" box since they know I eat only half of the meal. I lost most of the weight in the first 6 months but continued to lose for the first year. I'm down to about 150 pounds now....from a size 28-30 to a 12. I have so much more energy and feel so good. I didn't realize how bad I felt until I felt better:-) I am only taking 1 pill for my heart now and I don't have acid reflux any more. I look and feel great:-)