Date of surgery was April 21. Now, one month out, here are the results thus far -- After 40+ years of dieting and failures on my health, I am absolutely shocked that gastric bypass has produced such results in one month.

Results:

1. Down 45 pounds

2. Gone from a 54 inch waist to a 48 inch waist

3. Went into surgery on 5 diabetes meds, now on a very small dose of one med.

4. Went into surgery after a decade of swollen legs and feet, from edema. Now, edema is 80% better and getting much better every day.

5. Went into surgery with a real hassle -- urge incontinence. This means that it got almost impossible to keep from urinating when the sudden urge occurs. I was close to Depends. Now, have just gotten through a week with no urge incontinence.

6. Went into surgery with painful diabetic neuropathy in my feet. Doctor said this probably would not change much. However, the pain is 75% gone. I went the last two days with almost no pain. I had a real problem with using too much ibuprofen or aleve just to be able to garden and swim. Now, have not had any NSAIDS or even Tylenol for a month, and never will again.

7. Went into surgery on blood pressure meds that I have had to take for 40+ years. Out of surgery on no BP meds, and BP better every day, no need for meds.

Needless to say, I am thrilled with these results and am very grateful to have been able to have this surgery. It has made the year and a half of getting qualified worth it, and the fairly intense recovery weeks were rough but now each day my normal coloring is coming back and beginning to feel great.

Edited May 22, 201511 yr by John VDB

Sounds like a plan, you will enjoy the beach much better! When I was finally diagnosed with diabetes (2) I had likely had it for a decade without knowing it. I already had significant neuropathy in my feet, and quickly blew through the typical drugs and was on lots of insulin and four other meds, some debilitating. Now, only a small bit of insulin each morning, and I am maintaining really good blood glucose readings. Whew!

Far out!

Do you feel invincible?

What a great post! I'm absolutely thrilled for you. Such wonderful success. Congratulations!!

Way to go!! Keep up that good work!!! This is the journey you meant to be on!

I'm so excited to hear of your great results!

That is truly amazing!!! Congratulations! You can hear the excitement in your post! Way to go!!! Whoot!