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Would You Have Weight Loss Surgery Again?

Alex Brecher

Would You Have Weight Loss Surgery Again?  

421 members have voted

  1. 1. Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again?

    • Yes, without a doubt! The surgery has been everything I’d hoped for.
      242
    • Yes, probably. The journey hasn’t been easy, but I’m losing weight and feel that this was my best option.
      82
    • Yes, but I would have chosen a different type of weight loss surgery.
      14
    • No. I’ve had complications and my health has suffered and/or I haven’t been hitting my weight loss goals.
      18
    • I haven’t had the surgery yet, but I’m looking at the results of this poll carefully to help me make my decision!
      54
    • Other...read my response below!
      7

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It'sNowOrNever    99

It'sNowOrNever
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Sorry' date=' I have not responded to this post yet as it went off my radar. I am at goal weight and have been since February. Every month up to February, I would do the usual stall 1/2 the month, lose 1/2 the month. Losses tended to be good so the weight loss / stall pattern worked out in the end. Month 6 (january for me) is pretty common time for weight loss to slow a lot.

I would say really kick your exercise program into high gear. Better, check out my transformation challenge thread. I am sure that would help you achieve your goals sanely. At around month 5, I started running a lot. By the time I made it to goal during month 7, I was running 10 k and 5 k every week with a HIIT running day. This intense amount of running helped me lose the last 50-55 lbs down to 175 (started at 360).

now I am turning my focus more to strength rather then endurance cardio. I am not looking for body builder strength, but rather boxer strength. That is where this transformation program of 12 weeks is going to help me by focusing on high intensity short duration training sessions and cross fit HIIT sessions. Feel free to join in on the fun with others and we shall see what we can do in 12 weeks.[/quote']

Do you have transformation photos ? I would love to see them.

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TES    858

TES
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Do you have transformation photos ? I would love to see them.

Fiddleman, when will your glamour shots be out?? will you post here?

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Fiddleman    4,376

Fiddleman
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Do you have transformation photos ? I would love to see them.

Fiddleman' date=' when will your glamour shots be out?? will you post here?[/quote']

I believe the shots will be available in June sometime. At this time, I do not know if they can be reposted here and will ask about that. If not, I will definitely provide the online link.

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Fiddleman    4,376

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Do you have transformation photos ? I would love to see them.

I will post some before and after as soon as I find a good before photo. Currently am on vacation this week, but will do it when I return home next week.

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gaye jarvis    751

gaye jarvis
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Here's my before and "almost after" photo, still have 37 lbs to go. I have lost 120 lbs in 11 months!

Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST

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toy27    62

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Here's my before and "almost after" photo' date=' still have 37 lbs to go. I have lost 120 lbs in 11 months!

Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST[/quote']

Can't see the photos

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Johanna1955    69

Johanna1955
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Yes, I would definitely have the surgery again! It's been easier than I ever imagined. My husband is a diabetic and is overweight. He was like you're crazy but was still supportive. Now he is in the process of being approved for surgery.

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onegordita2    12

onegordita2
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Nope. I put my life at risk and now my marriage is at risk. Not worth it.

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onegordita2    12

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sorry to read that, I hope you can save your marriage

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toy27    62

toy27
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Nope sure wouldn't do it again way 2 much work remember 2 take Vitamins get in enough Protein etc.. just 2 much should've tried harder 2 do it on my own now I have to do this 4 the rest of my life I just pray that it gets easier no one ever talks about all u go through physically & emotionally its not a walk in the park its stressful & annoying

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FeeIsMe2    508

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Nope sure wouldn't do it again way 2 much work remember 2 take Vitamins get in enough Protein etc.. just 2 much should've tried harder 2 do it on my own now I have to do this 4 the rest of my life I just pray that it gets easier no one ever talks about all u go through physically & emotionally its not a walk in the park its stressful & annoying

Didn't you meet with a nutritionist before surgery?

I was told my post-op diet would consist mostly of Protein and that I would have to take daily Vitamins -- I was not surprised! Honestly taking vitamins and eating protein are 2 very minor things to gain my health and life back!!

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Ms skinniness    3,003

Ms skinniness
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This has been really easy for me. I was well educated about what to expect after the surgery and I don't find it hard to take my Vitamin and getting in my Protein. Now Water is a different story. I do have to work at getting my water in. It is a struggle at first but it does get easier. The sleeve is just a tool, nothing else. I couldn't lose the weight before and keep it off, now today I'm down to my lowest of 140.8. Yahoooooooooooooo! Love my sleeve and for me, it's easy........

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megancd    48

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Here's my before and "almost after" photo' date=' still have 37 lbs to go. I have lost 120 lbs in 11 months!

Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST[/quote']

You look great Gaye! Congrats!

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gaye jarvis    751

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You look great Gaye! Congrats!

Thanks! It has been so worth all the work!

Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST

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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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