brimm_brittany

I'm a year post op and I've lost over 200 pounds. Also, I'm 22. And I have a lot of excess skin...especially around my stomach, thighs, and arms. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I feel SO much better now.

Hello all! My name is Brittany. I'm 22 and I'm one year post gastric bypass. I've lost over 200 pounds and I'm currently looking for new friends [emoji4]. I would love to help people going through the process as well. Feel free to message me! [emoji4][emoji4]

Hello(: I'm 22 and 1 year post op. [emoji4][emoji4] I would love to talk to you! Any questions or general support, feel free to message me. Oh, I'm in Michigan. Not New York/:

Constipation does suck. I eventually had to get a prescription to help it. No longer need to take it though thankfully[emoji4]

I bought baby forks and spoons. It really did help a lot too

My advice is to practice now. Really. I've had countless times where I've ate too fast and ended up eating too much and having everything come right back up. It's not pretty. Lol. But after awhile, you do get into a routine. You can do it! [emoji4]

Yeah, I've heard that the recovery and complications are very minimal regarding the sleeve. [emoji4]

Exactly. You name it, I've tried it. And I was skeptical about surgery, but after reading more about it and realizing it was a tool more than an easy way out...I was more motivated than ever.

I have as well. And I've accepted the fact that I will always be technically "overweight" for my height (5'4) but I feel sooooo much healthier now!

I know, it seems scary now and I completely get where you're coming from. But, a year or so from now. The transformation will be incredible to have. [emoji4][emoji4]

Do it! I wish I would've taken a picture at my heaviest.

Yesss. And my boyfriend is the fastest eater ever so when we eat, I really have to tell myself slow downnnn.

The before and after pictures are absolutely inspiring and definitely motivated me. I still haven't done a before and after yet because I still want to lose more...but I'm amazed when I look back at pictures.

It's exciting so naturally you want to share it! But I agree, before my surgery I didn't tell many people. But now, I'm proud of how far I came and I tell anyone who asks. It definitely is NOT the easy way out like people think. But to answer your question, the hardest part was just the adjusting to being around people eating yummy food and not being able to eat it, or enjoy it. I still struggle to eat slow to this day, and let me tell you...I pay the price every time. You'll learn quickly how much you can eat, and you'll know when you've ate too much. It's just the process of adjusting. It's really all mental.

I had bypass, only because I had so much excess weight and I'm fairly young (21 at the time of surgery, 22 now) so recovery would be easier. I started at 450 pounds and today I'm at 235. Still have some more to lose, but I'm working on it!