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

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

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?

Mark your answer and tell us about it in the discussion below! We know that many of you have multiple answers, and we want to hear all of them!

[kristy3k 1,133]

Overall sense of happiness and well being. Finally happy in the skin I'm in!!!

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Need a button under the fifth choice "all of the above" then "something else". I'm all of the above.

[terry1118 1,274]

Self esteem boost.

In my mind I'm doing something positive so it's affecting how I feel about myself, even though I haven't lost a lot yet. I feel proud of myself for taking this step. I feel anticipation rather than dread for my future. I feel satisfaction (tinged with surprise) that I am already feeling the benefit of losing 19 pounds. I feel delight at the clothes I outgrew beginning to fit me again. All these things make me feel a sense of self-worth and contentment.

When I started this whole thing my goal was to feel better about myself and start to live my life. It's already beginning to happen... :-)

[lirri 40]

I voted something else. My acid reflux is gone and I can sleep through the night without aspirating stomach acid.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Self confidence and pride.... I do feel so much better too though!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8

[cristiblu 5]

Besides weight loss' date=' 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?

Mark your answer and tell us about it in the discussion below! We know that many of you have multiple answers, and we want to hear all of them![/quote']

Playing and going out with my kids:) and getting them to do activities they have never done like camping and running up big hills

[cristiblu 5]

I voted something else. My acid reflux is gone and I can sleep through the night without aspirating stomach acid.

Omg I was just thinking mine is gone too. It was horrible

And waking up barfing acid.all gone.incredible

[NikiMarie 18]

No more blood pressure medicine!

[marymcg62 23]

My self esteem is gradually coming back. I'm starting to care about how I look when I go out, I knew I am starting to find my old self again when I started wearing earrings again. I just feel happier all around. Even though I have had 2 BAD days I just have been eating everything in site, & I'm bummed about it, but instead of giving up like I would of, I joined a gym something I NEVER would of done. So thats a pretty big benefit to me.

Peace,

Mary

[life_after_gastric_bypass 214]

I vote everything above, feels good to longer be trapped in my "before" body!

[BowlingHooker 60]

I'm looking forward to being able to breathe easy again and NOT MORE HEARTBURN!!!!!

[Weight Warrior 445]

I have reclaimed my life. world watch out! here i come

[Baconville 578]

I would agree with everything above, and will add this week I attended a professional conference held at a local college. When sitting in the auditorium, I not only fit in the seat without spilling over into my neighbor's, I had room to spare! GREAT FEELING!!

[MissNikki27 54]

I haven't actually gone clothes shopping yet but I have been digging in my closet and tried on clothes that were too tight. They are starting to fit and my heels are way more comfortable.