The Grass Isn't Greener On The Gastric Bypass Side

[ccsbulldog 59]

Well said. Keep up the great job!!!!!

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I read this story with my wife, it's amazing to read about your success. My father-in-law had a bypass in 1997 he has lost close to 200 lbs, but he also suffers from all the the things the bypass can give you... Dumping syndrome, deficiencies in Iron, Calcium, b-12. His sister in law had it done and shares the same success as your friends. Surprisingly my cousin who is also a nurse recently chose the bypass and has done very well (I said surprisingly because being a medical professional I thought the cons to the bypass would have moved her toward the band) anyway she's already made herself available to help me and hasn't said a word about my WLS choice and that's very cool.

Yes the dumping and deficiencies are another reason I canceled the Gastric Bypass. But you give more great examples of both WLS success and failure. Two people can have the exact same surgery and have very different results, all based on how much they're willing to change their eating habits to help themselves.

It's awesome that your cousin is going to be there for you despite choosing a different WLS than she did. In my opinion, that's how it should be. We're all just trying to do what's best for ourselves and should be helping each other despite our differences, not criticizing because of them.

[LilyG 0]

Wait, you lost 121 lbs in 6 months? Is that right or am I misreading something?

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Wait, you lost 121 lbs in 6 months? Is that right or am I misreading something?

Yes, I have lost 121 pounds in about 6 months. Or rather 123 pounds now. (I've lost more since this original post)