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I'm a july 8th 2014 bypass miracle! Best decision ever. Congrats to you!!

Feeling beautiful! Down 120 pounds in 10 months. HW. 272 Current. 152 goal. 145 Surgery:7/8/2014

Thank you bluesea! I've not heard of that site before. Headed there now!

Hi everyone. Ok, so I had bypass 9 months ago and it's been the absolute best decision ever. I've lost 120# and have about 20 more to go. This has truly been a life saver! There is a morbidly obese man that works in my office complex. I see him every day huffing and puffing walking to and from the building. I so desperately want to strike up a conversation with him and tell him what I've done but I don't want to offend him. He's 500# + and I don't want to be rude, but I want him to know the amazing success I've had. When we are morbidly obese, we know were heavy, no one needs to remind us! But I wish someone would have encouraged me along the way. Which is what I want to do. Knowing what I know now about the health risks associated with obesity, I want to help educate. What are your thoughts? Would it be rude of me to tell him what I've done and learned or should I just leave him alone?

I'm 9 months out, lost about 120 pounds so far and have about 20 more to go. At my follow up yesterday we discussed removing the excess skin I have hanging. My doctor recommends waiting another 6 months, which I'm good with, but was curious what to expect. I've had 6 kids, so there is literally no hope for tightening things up. Anyone care to share before/after photos of your panni surgeries? My thighs are bad too, but I'm starting with the tummy first.

I too just bought my first bathing suit: about 20 years. My last one was a size 18 and had become too small. This one I just bought is a size 10 and it looks amazing!! Never thought I'd ever say that about me and a swim suit!! Wearing it next weekend for a family party at the water park and I can't wait!!

So far, I've lost about 120 and my face has held up really well. No added wrinkles, no sagging or drooping.

I use Ojon reconstructive and thickening shampoo and conditioner. It's absolutely amazing. I'm 7 months out, starting losing hair by the handful at about 3 months. Suffered with the loss for a couple months before I discovered this. Found it at Ulta. It runs $25 per bottle, but I'm still on my first bottles, so it lasts a while! My hair instantly felt thicker and within a week the hair loss showed down. Now the loss is non existent! Best find ever!!!

Tissiegirl... you will NOT be disappointed. This was by far the best decision I've ever made in my life. Best of luck to you during and after your surgery! It's crazy what a difference you will see in your life!

so, a huge NSV for me this weekend, I went shopping at the mall for the first time since surgery for new clothes. (bypass surgery 7/4/14 and down 101 pounds so far!!) (I've been to places like Savers and goodwill buying things here and there, but this was my first mall outing). I went into stores I've never stepped foot in... and I BOUGHT there too! WOOHOOO! I went to H&M, Aeropostale, Forever 21,just to name a few. So, since this is a whole new shopping world for me, where are some stores that you like to go in now that you're on the losers bench? My old go-to store was Dressbarn for Women, and I'm so happy to have a new variety of stores to shop at. Please share your new favorites- whether in store on online- I'm in the shopping mood!

so, a huge NSV for me this weekend, I went shopping at the mall for the first time since surgery for new clothes. (I've been to places like Savers and goodwill buying things here and there, but this was my first mall outing). I went into stores I've never stepped foot in... and I BOUGHT there too! WOOHOOO! I went to H&M, Aeropostale, Forever 21,just to name a few. So, since this is a whole new shopping world for me, where are some stores that you like to go in now that you're on the losers bench? My old go-to store was Dressbarn for Women, and I'm so happy to have a new variety of stores to shop at. Please share your new favorites- whether in store on online- I'm in the shopping mood!

I chose bypass for that reason. I am 40, 5'3, was 272 at my highest. Sweet tooth like you couldn't imagine. Loved sugar of any kind and just couldn't resist. For me, the fear of dumping was the push I needed. I had my bypass in July 2014, so a little over 6 months ago. I've dumped twice, I've learned my limits and never ever ever want to do that again! Seriously!!! It's worked exactly how i had hoped it would. I'm down 100#. I avoid sugary anything like the plague, and at this point, don't even miss out. You could set a plate of brownies in front of me and I wouldn't even think twice. Absolute best decision of my life, and yes, my decision was solely based on the benefit the bypass offers, which was dumping!

Anyone know what they feel like? I've noticed the past couple weeks that every time I eat, even the smallest amount, my stomach hurts. Kind of like being punched in the stomach. No specific food triggers it that I recall, but it has me wondering if it could possibly be the beginning of an ulcer. I'm almost 7 months out, officially have lost 100#, and confident every single day in my decision to have this surgery. I've never had any complication, do I'm just curious what to look for. Thanks on advance for your insight.

Ojon reconstructive thickening shampoo and conditioner!! I discovered this after doing a lot of research. It's AMAZING and thickens your hair after the very first use!! I was losing handfuls of hair every day and this has been such a blessing. I buy it at Ulta and is about $25 per bottle, but soooo with it!!!

Thanks everyone. This has been the best decision of my life!!