My gastric bypass story has come to an end. Yesterday I met with my surgeon and after a long discussion he thought it was best that I don't have any type of WLS. I started my road at 319 and the last 5 months I have been working hard and have lost 42lbs already so he thinks I have what it needs already to do this with out the tool of WLS. I have learned a lot here reading post and comments from this site and I thank you all. This site got me hooked on MFP and thats my new drive to getting this done. I wish you all luck I have seen great things come from WLS so do your research its a big decision glad you all found this site it can really help a person. Im on MFP as walleyebob977 if you want to look me up, its my new addiction send me a message there if you want to ask anything. BOB

Best Wishes Bob!

About 5 years ago I did Medfast and lost about 180 lbs I did good but gained back about 100 you just really have to follow the protocol of a. WLP for life don't stop after you reach your goal and keep up with your blood work with your dr to make sure everything is good And you can do it just don't stop it's a life long journey you may have a fee ups and downs but you can get through it for your health I just had RYN Feb 14

Good luck to you. I have changed my entire lifestyle now i'm down 44 lbs . It's a lifestyle change no matter which way you do it. They are both tough one isnt easier then the other.

Congrats man!!! Also, nothing beats walleye fishing.