Almost 8 months out poll....
Hi.
I would do it again and again and again. I am so happy with what I chose to do. I started at 256. Today I am 144. Total loss of 112lbs. I am in a size 8. What a mind trip this has been for me.
What kind of problems did you have? My husband almost dies from his. I have seen it all. I am just glad I am expierencing the best possible case scenario. Hang in there!
Kate
I weighed 525 in Nov, lost 28 pounds prior to surgery. Surgery day I weighed 497. I now weigh 362...that is 135 pounds since Feb, and 163 pounds since Nov last year. Would I do it again?! HELL YEAH I would! Even if I had had complications, which i didn't, but if I had I would STILL do it again! My only other choice was what?? DEATH?! NURSING HOME at age 35?! I don't THINK SO! I am on my way to having my life back again! Without surgery this could not be possible!!!
The morning of surgery, I weighed 397. The last time I was in the surgeon's office, I weighed 284. With shoes, and I got on the danged thing facing the dial this time. I would do this again, because for me, I had exhausted all other possibilities of living a long and healthy life. I will and do recommend this to others, with the caution that it's not a cure all, you could have complications, and are you absolutely certain that you cannot lose the weight without the surgery? I've talked to people that I was majorly concerned about, because they were set on having the sugery, but wanted the VBG so they could eat "normally", ie, sugar, and all the bad stuff. I eat normally. However, I don't eat sugar. I don't eat garbage food that is 99% sugar. The tool and that has worked well. I'm still concerned about those who think this is a cure all and all they have to do is have the surgery, and viola, they will be thin.
I started at 327, I now weigh 159. I have not ever had any complications. This surgery has changed my life. I would do it again in a heartbeat. My only regret is not doing it sooner. When I see the old me in photos or video, I want to go back, and give her a hug. I remember thinking that I could not ever lose weight. It is nice to know I was wrong.
So, I have lost 168 pounds. Another person. I weigh less than what I have lost. I am astonished every time I pass my reflection. What a gift this surgery was.
pre-op= 265
now= 189
goal=150
its slow right now...I am working really hard to eat all my protein but I would do it again in a heart beat. I have never felt so wonderful and had such an appreciation for my size!! men look at me, Im dating and doing other things I couldnt do before like riding again and exercising, etc. Why wouldnt you do it again??
sarah
sarah Highest weight 270
Weight at surgery 258
Today 165 (-105 total)
No complications, no food issues, no nausea or vomiting. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Not only would I do it again, I would suggest it to anyone that qualifies.
Lately my family has been digging in the archives and showing me pictures from before. They think it's great to see the difference, that it's a miracle -the weight loss, the changes to my looks, my attitude, etc. I can't even stand to look at them, it just depresses me that I had that much to lose in the first place, that I didn't do it sooner, that I wasted 10 years of my children's lives. A whole new world has opened up to me now.
A Leigh
! YES! In a minute!
My high weight was 365
Date of Surgery it was 322
Today I weigh 212
Total loss 153 lbs
My next goal is to weigh 198, and I hope to eventually land on 175.
You are in my prayers for a happier journey. Ruthanne 
Highest weight: 286
Pre-Op: 281
Today (just weighed this am): 158.5
Goals: Nutritionist 157/ Surgeons 147/ Mine 153
Total weight gone forever: 122.5
Of course I'd do it again, I just wouldn't wait the 2 1/2 years this time. I did not have any medical complications, but naturally I had a few food issues but I worked through them.
Take Care,
Myra
-122.5
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