Rny Or Lap-Band

[Yodelania 60]

I had gbp 8 years ago and have maintained my weight loss so far i was in my 20's when i had it and was 270 on the day of surgery i am now 148 and have had a child post op. The ryb not only make you stomach small but also doesnt allow ur body to asorb all the calories u eat which is why the weight loss is quicker and last longer. It changes your whole was of living esp if you really enjoy large meals with family. Doing the research is key to being a sucess. They are some long term issues that can occur such as Iron def and so on. Remeber that you that fact that you can asorb as many caleries as you eat is great but part of that is you protein' date=' vit and so on. You can lose and alot of weight but also lose hair. You can also restrech ur pouch if you drink soda to soon or force food in. It is life changing but worth it.[/quote']

Hi there!

I enjoyed reading your post! It gives me hope and more positivism to continue my wl journey. May I ask you how long it took you to get to 148lbs? How tall are you? And about lose skin?

I don't know if I might sound stupid but I'm 5'6" started wt 265lbs currently 224lbs and surgery date was 04/02/12 and my goal is to get to 145lbs. Do you think that's a real goal? Thanks!

[Sunflwr76 45]

You just had the surgery on 4/2 and you've lost that much weight? Holy crap- that's awesome! I had mine 3/30 and down 25!

[Yodelania 60]

You just had the surgery on 4/2 and you've lost that much weight? Holy crap- that's awesome! I had mine 3/30 and down 25!

Hello

Not all of that! LOL...the day of my surgery I was 245lbs thanks to the pre-op diet ...now last Friday I was 224lbs we'll see how it goes this coming Friday

So pre-op wt lost 20lbs & post op wt lost so far 21lbs

[4202004 5]

Hi there!

I enjoyed reading your post! It gives me hope and more positivism to continue my wl journey. May I ask you how long it took you to get to 148lbs? How tall are you? And about lose skin?

I don't know if I might sound stupid but I'm 5'6" started wt 265lbs currently 224lbs and surgery date was 04/02/12 and my goal is to get to 145lbs. Do you think that's a real goal? Thanks!

I am 5'6" and no that is not a bad goal at all however i would make smaller goals in intervals. The weight loss takes time it is not overnight even though the numbers do fall off in the beginning the weight loss does have stops and starts. The main thing is to think about how much healthier you are becomming and the progress you have made so far not what you havent lost yet. I lost around 60 lbs the first 6 mths and was down 100 lbs by my year appt. the last 20 plus came off over the next year . To tell you the truth i actually stoped weighing my self all the time for it was no longer a thought i just live now and enjoy each day. I know alot of people who have had the surgery gain some weight back and thats because they never really excepted the life change and wanted to still eat they way they use to so they would forse the food it causing vomitting which can cause you stomach to stretch. As for the extra skin you i have it and alot of in around my stomach and legs but it doesnt really bother me i am healthier and have more energy to chase and keep up with my children i feel normal. Just remember there is more then just the prize of weight loss there is the enjoyment you will feel when you relize you are no longer thinking about weight but what outfit you want to ware cause now u will be able to go to the store grab size 8/10 and go home without trying it on . All time time saved will be spend enjoy walks and vacation ect...

[jessicamiller4889 9]

I'm having the gastric bypass on may 8th I would suggest it but in the end it's up to you. I have seen and heard better results with the bypass. There is a new surgery out called the sleeve! Check it out