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Hi was wondering if there are mainer's that are quit big i am 400+ and how there surgery went for them and which surgery they had and where they had the surgery done? Thanks for all the help ahead of time Anastasia

most people that have this done are that big if not bigger i have quite a few friends that were big like that that did very well with it. myself I was only 80-90 pounds overweight I had it done lap on jan 18th and i have been doing great with it where is the closest hospital to you that does it Dr Gregory DAugustine in lewiston is great I had mine done in lewiston and we have a good support group with alot of nice people .. where are you thinking on having it done ? best wishes to you .. contact me anytime debby

Hi Anastasia, I started this journey at 376. I had gastric bypass with Dr. D at CMMC. I did have complications after surgery: collapsed lung and an abscess on my spleen. OUCH! Went back into the hospital 2 days after going home after surgery for 4 days. Had a PICC line put in for 10 days of antibiotics (even at home). Had home health care nurses come to the house. Had to change the bags of antiobiotics myself, etc. It was definitely an adventure, but SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it! I have lost 90+ lbs. so far. (Not weighing myself for the next couple days. PMS!) It was the best thing I could do for myself. I'm now able to go into Fashion Bug and buy jeans off the rack! How awesome is that! I am looking forward to my 20th high school reunion this summer. Please feel free to email me privately if you have any other questions. Melissa