i had gastric bypass in 2001. i lost 85 pounds in the first year, and then slowly i started putting it back on. now i weigh about the same if not more than before surgery. i have all the side effects (malabsorption, dumping, and feeling like i'm choking if i take too large of a bite of something), and it seems none of the benefits. i will say the doctor i had moved from cincinnati to cleveland about a month after surgery, so i only had one follow up appointment and pretty much nothing after that. i joined this website to see if i can get some advice and to see if it's possible to lose weight again. my advice to you is to research and be sure surgery is what you want and be sure to find a legitimate doctor who will help you with your care after surgery, if you choose it. good luck.
