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It's incredible what you have been through, and how you have turned it around to have such a positive outcome. I hope you enjoy many, many years of great health in your fantastic new body!

Good to hear things are going well for you. I hope your success continues and you achieve all your goals. I see my surgeon 4th Dec and should get a surgery date then. I'm looking forward to being on the side of surgery like your are ????

Dear Jasley, please don't feel shame. I'm 46 and I've been on a life long merry-go-round of diets and feeling bad because I couldn't control my weight. I have finally come to terms this is something I need help with. Most of us have challenges in life and this is ours. Since I made the decision to do the surgery I have felt the burden lift from my shoulders. I'm seeing a team of health professionals before the surgery and I'm loving their guidance and for me it's a relief that I no longer have to deal with this problem on my own. I too at this stage have only told my closest family members. When I'm ready I'm sure I will tell others, but for the moment I just want to concentrate on me (for once) and to make sure I am successful; and then deal with any negativity from toxic people when I'm good and ready.

Great start jazzyjen69......looks like your prayers have been answered. Now on to an excellent recovery and a successful and healthy weight loss ????.

Hi I'm pre-op and reading everything possible, and agree this forum is fantastic. I also love looking at before and afters for inspiration and OMG you look incredible. Thanks for posting ????

Yep I agree you look fantastic. Your progress is inspirational.

Sorry I didn't read the ticker properly...but still an excellent effort!

Thanks for your reply Cervidae. This is the reason why I chose the bypass because I read the body will reject too much sweets and fats, but then I've also been reading some people are struggling to keep off the sweets...so this is why I was confused. I didn't realise for some people the effects were short lived. Hopefully the restriction will last as long as possible so I can get my thick head around it! By way your 167 lost so far is a fantastic achievement

Hi I'm an Aussie and going through the pre op stage with doctors appointments etc. I've chosen Gastric Bypass because I'm hopeless at controlling my sugar addiction. I can sustain a non sugar diet for a period of time, but then sooner or later my willpower breaks....and I'm heavier then ever before... ( a familiar story..I'm sure). I understand the bypass is just a tool; but how effective is it in controlling sugar cravings. I'm sooooo prepared to do the hard work but I'm concerned my bad habits will deter my best intentions I would appreciate any feed back