I had my surgery Sept 25th 2011. I weighed 225. I now weigh 156. For me...it was easy. At first it restricted my eating quite a bit. Now I eat normally. I can eat anything or drink anything I want. I just don't eat the massive amount I used to. I'm still loosing. Not alot, but it is coming off very slowly. I get alot of feedback from people who havn't seen me in a while. Was it worth it. Hell yes! I would be 250 by now If I hadn't done it. Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico was great! I have absolutely ZERO regret, and I never ever got sick, I recommend it for those who feel desperate. That feel they will always be fat. For those that have no self control over quantity of food. That was my issue. Good luck to all!!!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Thank you for sharing your experience. Not that I am wishing time away, but I am really looking forward to reaching my goal. In the meantime, this is the first weight loss experience where I have actually been enjoying the journey because I do not feel deprived!

That's awesome!! I love reading people's success stories. I've been stuck in a stall for TWO WEEKS! I'm hoping I've managed to break that this week.

So, are you at goal? Should we Celebrate??

^{I need to hear this success story! I am 6 months out...I was 265 now I am 205. This story has made me optimistic! KUDOS!!}

Thanks for sharing. It's a big help to hear about longer term results for those of us who a pre-op and trying to figure out what it's going to be like.

I agree with what you said about the qualtity..you can get a taste of some good foods but not the same huge portions we once ate...

I had my surgery Sept 25th 2011. I weighed 225. I now weigh 156. For me...it was easy. At first it restricted my eating quite a bit. Now I eat normally. I can eat anything or drink anything I want. I just don't eat the massive amount I used to. I'm still loosing. Not alot, but it is coming off very slowly. I get alot of feedback from people who havn't seen me in a while. Was it worth it. Hell yes! I would be 250 by now If I hadn't done it. Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico was great! I have absolutely ZERO regret, and I never ever got sick, I recommend it for those who feel desperate. That feel they will always be fat. For those that have no self control over quantity of food. That was my issue. Good luck to all!!!

I am pre-op and your post was exactly what I needed to hear! My main issue is quantity and my other issue to a lesser degree is carbs, specifically breads. I am so happy that you are doing so well!

those who feel desperate

MrsCT

congrats on your successess

"desperate" - never would have used that word - EXCEPT - after WLS, roommate and i were chatting , closed curtain between us, she asked me what surgery i had.

i told her i had bariatric surgery. She came back with "wow you must have felt desperate" (saw her later, she was obese too)

i had never thought of it that way,

yes, after all my yo yo dieting throughout the years, for health reasons et al - i was desperate. i needed this WLS

now, enjoying life to its fullest with good health, happiness - feeling great

good luck through your journey

you have done great

^{Nice post as it is almost your one year anniversary. I hope I can say similar things when I get to mine next June. You are an inspiration. Congrats!}

Just what I needed to hear! Your post is the first one I've read on this forum . . . just registered! In a year from now, I would like to say those exact words! ZERO regrets!! My surgery is scheduled for September 26, 2012. Thanks for sharing --Barbara

MrsCT where in Mexico did you see Dr Rod? I have my surgery scheduled for 9/3 with Dr Rod in Mexico as well. Would love to pick your brain as I am getting nervous

Thank you so much for a glimpse of the road ahead. My surgery is scheduled for Sept 5th. I'm excited and nervous but hearing your success story has taken away some of the nerves!