mogz1985

Hi I am nearly 13 years post surgery and have completely kept the weight off and lost more than I can ever imagine. Lost 270+ lb. However now I am this far out it has taken a toil on my body which I was not informed about ended up with brittle bones have lost calcium in teeth therefore losing quite a few of my back teeth. Having issues eating enough to maintain and not lose anymore. Physically can’t eat enough calorie wise about 800-1000 a day is all I can manage

I am 27 and just over 6 months out and 126lbs down and yes extra skin is a problem for me or will be. Because I have lost the weight so quick. I work out 5 times a week and it helps my fitness levels but not so much my skin. One good thing is it doesn't seem to effect my face or neck I can only notice it on my arms legs and belly. It doesn't really bother me at the moment but I know I will have to have something done about it in a year or so.

Pre surgery Post surgery 3months out and 98lbs down

I am doing good. Weight loss did slow down last week to about half a pound every 3 to 4 days which was frustrating. But it seems to be coming off again now. I have been struggling with protein as well all the ones I bought were quite sickly but I have found an Atkins advantage coffee ready made at £2 each they are a bit expensive but really nice and have 15grams of protein in.

I am now 4 weeks out and in south Wales. How are you finding things now?

I was struggling to. I live in the uk. Found sugar free ice pops in tesco. They are toy story brand and have been a life saver especially in the recent heat. Also children suger free cartons of pop like the ones you can freeze. As well as fruit shoots cause the only contain natural sugars. Hope this helps.

I had my surgery on 12th march . Went in in the morning. They did my vital gave me a blood thinning injection in my belly and did blood tests. Within an hour I was taken to pre-op. I remember then putting me on the bed and putting my feet in the weird things to stop blood clots and then they set up iv and I was told to have a nice sleep. Woke up in recovery with no cath which I was pleased about but just had iv for fluids and pain control. Was taken to intensive care which is policy in the hospital was was constantly monitored, not that I remember much about it ( morphine does wonders) Then they had me walking that night back to my room which was a few doors away to go to the bathroom. Just lots of walking and sipping Water. Lol. Hope this helps I the same as you and wanted to know everything before hand. Hope this helps.

Hi I am new to forum. I am now nearly 3 weeks out from surgery. Had surgery 12th march. I live in the uk. I have been big all my life and suffered with depression I think the final straw was when I got gall stones just before Xmas at the age of 26 and was told that I would need an operation to remove them but at over 27stone I was to high a risk to have surgery. I had been thinking of getting a gastric band but when I meet with my surgeon he suggested a bypass would be a better option for me and I have never looked back. I am grateful to have an extremely supportive family and works. Everyone is excited for me. I have never been a normal size that I can remember so this is kind of scary. I am already down tj just under 23stone with pre-op diet and diet for gall stones. Kin of struggling with food at the moment. I have moved from liquid diet to slop food and really struggling with ideas on what to cook.

South Wales. Uk