6 years post-op....still down over 100 pounds!

[Ourpaints 3]

6 years ago this month I had my life; as I knew it, change for the best! Dr. Wade Barker in Dallas, Texas helped send me on this journey when he performed my gastric bypass surgery! I am soon to be 57 years old....I feel great, have never never had any problems and have become that normal person that was lurking inside; but, couldn't get out until Dr. Barker opened that door! (Can you tell that I sing his praises? Ha!) As an anniversary present, my daughter just had her GBP surgery yesterday! Now I can watch her get healthy, too! I have kept off over 100 pcs, and I certainly do Not feel deprived in my food choices. There is almost nothing that I have found that I can not eat....only now I eat to nourish myself, with an occasional treat! I wish all the very best on your journey!

[mrskchelle 4]

That is wonderful! Dr. Barker did my surgery last month! I have nothing but great things to say as well. He is the best! Congratulations on your long term success and best wishes to your daughter.

[ElleG 394]

Awesome story! That is so encouraging!

[Anniesmom12 181]

thank you for this inspiring story! I have heard so many negatives about the long term ability to maintain the weight loss... its fantastic to hear a good story!

It is all about learning from the mistakes I made that got me to 370+ and learning that I am worth the effort!

Thanks again, and I am happy to hear your daughter is also on her way to being healthy! I wish her much success too!!

[Ourpaints 3]

Thanks...and congratulations to all of you! I would do it again tomorrow! If it weren't for the GBP eIther had, I don't know what would have become of my life....I was to the point of not being able to get thru a shift at work without being ready for tears due to the pain in my knee. While my knee still bugs me at times...I am very active now and can manage the discomfort with Tylenol. I have 10 horses that I have to care for and am able to do the hard work related to them. I believe that I did so well because I followed the rules after surgery to a tee. No cheating or pushing the limits. I wish everyone who has chosen this route the best of luck.

Sincerely,

Cheryl

[music1618 879]

I am 13 months post op and a Barker patient. I feel so great full that i choose him to do my surgery. Dr Thompson is amazing and the guys at max muscle have been so helpful. Glad to hear that he has the long term success rate.