Has it been 2 years already ? my life has changed forever, I am healthy and happy again. I spend my days with my kids,hubby and family. I have had some health issues come up after surgery, but even after gall bladder surgury and everything else. it was still worth every minute of it. I watch what I eat and what I do........enjoy life to the fullest I went from a size 24 plus down to a size 4 size doesnt matter but it sure has been easier on my hips,knees and back to have lost all this weight. good luck to everyone the only real pain I have now is a stomach ache now and then, not sure if it's something I am eating or what. I have had gall bladder surgury and things are better since that.

Hi lyndia My name is maureen I had 2 hernia surgeries 6 1/2 months after the gastric bypass and the second surgery was 6 months later I also had my gallbadder removed with the first hernia surgery but never got the lightheaded

Hi Cristy! This is Laura. I also had surgery in February 2003. My new birthday on Feb. 27, 2003. I would do it all over in a heartbeat. It really made it worth the world when my 7 year old daughter told all her friends that she had a skinny mommy now and that I am able to play with her. I also am able to play baseball and football with my 11 year old son. My sister also had the surgery in August 2002. We both now weigh the same. I am very thankful that the good Lord above also saw me through it. The good far outweighs the bad. I still have bad days but those are becoming less and less. I now know how to better deal with them. I have a great network of post-op friends who I can seek advice. If I can answer any questions, email me.

i had surgery 2/2003 ive lost 140 lbs (i got pregnant within 2 months of surgery, I know such a no no but soooo much worth it for me). My problem is my husband is severly obese but he is to scared to have surgery. I really dont know what to do to help him lose weight. I know it is his decision completely i dont want to push him but if i could have him see that other people are scared as well maybe he would think about it more. He really wants to have surgery but he is too scared at this point. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

Don't give up. Just remeber what you have done. I do understand because I have lost 170 pounds since 2/2003 and I've noticed I can eat more but I also remember what I have been through. I am going to talk to a sugeron about plastic surgeon.Pray and I wish you the best.