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According to this story, the gastric bypass surgery was done in 2007 and supposedly performed by an expert. I underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2013 and this story doesn't make much sense from my perspective. Before and after surgery, I underwent many steps. Firstly I had to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to see if I was qualified for the surgery, if there were underlying psychiatric issue that drove the weight gain, they had to be remediated prior to approval for surgery. In order to qualify for the surgery, my insurance required that I undergo a six month program of weight loss and exercise. I had to attend monthly support group meetings. Then there were a variety of medical tests that were performed to detect any medical conditions that may affect the outcome. So over a year went by since I started the process before I had the surgery. I also underwent a day of classroom training prior to the surgery that included very detailed information covering almost every aspect of the surgery and what was to follow and given a 1 inch binder of material to constantly refer to. After the surgery, I lost 120 pounds over the first 7 months. It was difficult because of the extent of the requirements (food types, food volumes, vitamin, etc.) But overall I was please with the surgery. Then there was yearly follow-ups. Gastric bypass surgery requires that the individual must take many types of vitamins for the rest of their lives. If someone fails to take those, their bodies will experience Vitamin deficiencies which caused damage in multiple organs. That is known up front. Every year for the first 5 years, I underwent extensive blood work. These test measured my various vitamin levels and allowed my doctor to fine tweak the vitamin levels. Also there was a mechanism in place for a psychologist in the event that psychological problems arose post surgery. There are many people involved in this process, not just the surgeon. They included nutritionist, psychologist, support group meetings etc. In order for this surgery to work effectively, it depends upon the compliance of the patient to follow the guidelines given and seek help when problems arise.

Thanks I wouldn't have been able to get where I am without the support from the wonderful people on BP Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Seek therapy for yourself. This is not an appropriate place for you to post things like this.

Just checking on everyone. We seem like a smaller group compared to other months I'm down 42lbs. Its definitely come g off a little slower now. I am 3 months post op next week. How is everyone else faring?

two people at work just back to back skinny shamed me for seeing my collar bones. so here. they can drink their f**king haterade from them. b*****s. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app

That's good to know. I didn't know about robotic surgery.

Down 48 pounds....going pretty slow...but I have PCOS...so any loss is still good.

I had RNY bypass as my first ever surgery and it was easy besides a few days of pain I'm nearly 12wks post op and feel great... 65lbs gone since surgery!! Was taken off diabetes and blood pressure meds a week after surgery.. Just have to keep focus on your vitamins everyday..

if you stick to your plan, it should break on its own. It's just your body recalibrating - happens to most of us once in awhile. I had several stalls on my journey.

WEEKLY UPDATE I did ok this week. As far as the scale goes I did lose 1 lb at the very beginning of the week. Being that I'm about to start my period, I'm hoping that I actually lost more ( I typically gain 2 lbs right before that goes down within a couple of days)I mostly stuck to my calorie and macros goals. Some days were higher than I wanted. But i did learn some things #1 meal prep is very important, I found myself constantly grabbing something to eat until I would have time to prepare a proper meal #2 sleep is very important. I've always struggled with sleep issues. I go into bed late and than still suffer from insomnia and I wake up in middle of the night. I only averaged 4.5 hours a night! #3 motivation motivation motivation!!! The days I felt motivated through exercise or scrolling through BP it was easier to stay focused and eat right. Stats: 29 months PO/ 5'2" / CW 175.4 Goals for this week #1 Somehow get more sleep #2 stay under 1200 cals #3 meal prep and plan #4 make it to the gym more #5 stay motivated and keep going!!! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Edit- I forgot to mention my fluid intake wasn't that great either which could be contributing to my hunger/ snacking problem Goal #6 get in 64 oz of water