6 years post op
5ft0....sw 233,lw 133,gw 135,cw 193..........
I am not doing so good in this part of my journey...9 yrs later. :-(

Susan
It is hard to be 6 yrs post op and no problems and to remember to follow rules. So thats why I am stressing to people to follow them. If you are told to avoid it....AVOID IT.....dont say a sip of this or a bite of that wont hurt.....it is very easy to get back to bad habits. We are human and I think everyone has slipped up. Some people claim to have not...but I dont see how. I dunno.. I will say when I got to 133 I looked very frail and kind of sickly...but I had a cute shape. I miss that. Does that make sense? I see people saying they have heard horror stories about gastric bypass.....there are lap band stories too....I personally know of 2 people who have had obstructions. There are risks with each surgery and what is good for me may not be good for you. I personally find the whole band thing disturbing. But thats my opinion. Gastric bypass has been around for many years. They have improved it with time. Just as they will improve the lap band.
So for all of you who are torn between the two.....well which is best for you? The cost is a factor,. Recovery time. Just research both and discuss it with your surgeon. Gastric Bypass is extreme and permanent. But some people need that...some people only learn from dumping, some people only learn from severe restrictions. Ever situation is different. They only thing we have in common is we all have a weight problem....we always will......we are taking extreme measures as a last resort. So please dont think just because I have had no problems does not mean you wont. Make sure you are willing to change your entire life and take control. It is a mental recovery. I had no pain.....but you sure will use your head. I hope this helps with those who are trying to decide. Just research it...discuss it...and ask alot of questions. Also you will be re-born that day you have it....no looking back only ahead. Your life in terms of eating will be changed. We are here to help each other. Thats all we can do. Everyone here will answer questions. Just ask. We will try to help. tammy
5ft0....sw 233,lw 133,gw 135,cw 193..........
I am not doing so good in this part of my journey...9 yrs later. :-(