I had my gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd. I decided to have the surgery due to multiple medical reasons and of course wanting to loose the weight. I got pregnant when I was 18 and have been overweight since. I am now 33 and have 2 wonderful kids. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world and he is the most awesome step father to my kids. They all encouraged me and supported me throughout this process. At 5 months out from surgery I have gone from 280 lbs at my heaviest to 186.2 as of this morning!! I feel like a new person. Just like most everyone I have had some ups and downs but I would make the same decision to have this done if I had to do it all over again. I am so excited to continue on this new journey in my life!!

You look awesome!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Thats awesome!! So happy for you

You look wonderful can I ask what sorts of ups or Downs you might have experienced??? I'm scheduled for surgery in Jan and lil stressing about it.....

Thanks!! Most of my downs are problems with food. I have problems eating slow enough. Also my tolerance changes all the time. Something I could eat last week makes me sick this week. I stressed too. You just have to relax. Everything will work out. Good luck!!!

@@mwilson1981

My stress is now from. Reading stories re peoples hair falling out and peoples teeth falling out.... I'm. Starting to wonder if I should not follow through

@@mwilson1981

My stress is now from. Reading stories re peoples hair falling out and peoples teeth falling out.... I'm. Starting to wonder if I should not follow through

Best decision I ever made to have the surgery. Best I have ever felt!

@@walkin'onsunshine

How long ago was your surgery????

Did you have the bypass or sleeve and do you have the symptoms I mentioned????

I have not had any problems with my teeth. My hair has thinned but I take a Biotin vitamin every day to help with that. All and all for me the ups and benefits far outweigh the downs. Going through with it was the best decision I ever made. I feel wonderful!!

@@mwilson - you look GREAT! I am so happy for you. I have my gastric bypass at 2:45 pm today and I only hope to have that I'll have the same success. My goal weight is for a 189 lb wgt loss. Good luck with the rest of your journey.

@"ILO" Good Luck to you too!!!

@@walkin'onsunshine

How long ago was your surgery????

Did you have the bypass or sleeve and do you have the symptoms I mentioned????

My surgery was 10/7. I have not heard of teeth falling out. I have heard of hair loss between 3-6 months. But all is good after that. Everything grows back. I am going on 3 months. I will let you know. Bypass for me.

Yes please do let me know.... What vitamins etc do you need to take????!!!

I take all Bariatric vitamins. Iron. Calcium. Vitamin D. Multi vitamin. B-12.

I take all of those plus Biotin for the hair. My hair has thinned but the Biotin helps.

Update: This morning I was down to 179.4!! I met my next to last goal on New Years Eve!! This was the goal I made to be happy with my decision to have the surgery (100 pounds lighter). Being only 5 months out I can't wait to see how much more I loose!! Hope everyone has a great New Years and everyone meets their goals!!