2.5 Years Post OP - Before and After

[Real Kombo 8]

I almost never post here because I hate the format on this website and prefer fb but wanted to try to inspire more people.

The first photo is how big I was the night before the surgery. The other 3 were taken within the last week.

I had the duodenal switch December 30, 2021 at the age of 24. My weight immediately going into the procedure was about 301. (My highest weight of all time, I believe was 320) I now hover between 157-160 and basically eat whatever I want. I'm fairly active and also malabsorb a ton (common channel length is 85 cm) Depending on the day, I eat somewhere between 3500-4000 calories a day. My weight doesn't budge.

Still, life sucks in other ways. I struggle with serious depression that has crippled me. Mental health is always a work in progress.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Edited July 15 by Real Kombo
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[BabySpoons 616]

Wowo!! What a transformation. Congrats on your success!!

I struggled with depression too. At my heaviest, 320 pounds, I felt hopeless after years of struggling to get the weight off. My body finally just stopped cooperating and I couldn't lose more than 30 pounds no matter what I did.

With my decision to have WLS I suddenly found hope. I didn't need a procedure that helped me eat less. I needed something that changed the way my body processed food. When I heard it referred to as Metabolic Surgery, it caught my attention. This actually resets my bodyfat setpoint to what I was born to be????? Sign me upppppp! No regrets!!

I pray continued success for you @Real Komboand hope you find the help and mental clarity to overcome the dark thoughts we all have to battle with at some point. {{hugs}}

[NeonRaven8919 446]

Congratulations! I'm still pre-op and just started my journey and this is inspiring!

I also struggle with mental health and take medication for it so I understand. All the best to you!