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Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery?

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  • A lot of those things apply but I would say that overall it's been my self-confidence that has benefited most from the weight loss. Now don't get me wrong, I was always opinionated, strong and conf

  • KellyGram
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    Fertility has been the unexpected benefit of weight loss for me. After 20+ years of infertility I woke up pregnant at 43 years old. Having a child has been a powerful motivator to continue to drop t

  • OMG it's my concentration level, for sure! I've been walking around in a sleepy brain fog for the last few years and I'm suddenly back AWAKE! And I'm doing really well at work. Not that I wasn't doing

Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery? 70 members have voted

  1. 1. Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery? If you haven?t had surgery yet or if you just got it, what are you most looking forward to?

    • Better health, with fewer medications and better reports from the doctor.
      24%
      17
    • More energy to do my favorite activities and keep up with friends and family.
      20%
      14
    • Clothes shopping! (Enough said).
      7%
      5
    • Self-confidence and pride in myself.
      30%
      21
    • Food doesn?t rule my life any more!
      14%
      10
    • Something else ? see my answer!
      4%
      3

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Buying clothes in the junior section of a clothing store makes me smile everytime :) I was an XXL, size 24 prior to surgery in March 2012.................now I wear a medium size and size 10/12.........................woooo hoooooo

  • 1 month later...

In general, a better quality of life. I feel healthy and I know if I continue it will get better. My medications have dropped in half and in small doses.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

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