Hi everyone. So far I have chosen not to post pics etc of my weight loss. But now I'm ready.....

I have lost over 44kgs since October last year.

However, more importantly being a chronic renal patient, and having rheumatoid arthritis and AS....the bariatric surgery was a godsend for me. My renal function has improved and rheumatoid and AS not currently causing any concern either...

I can only hope my story helps to inspire others....

My sleep apnoea is resolving as well.

Looking forward to continuing this positive power of recovery that I'm on.....

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I have RA as well, and years of prednisone and the inability to move caused huge weight gain.

Research and anecdotal evidence showed RA pts who had bypass showed signs of remission. So, I had it and have been symptom free since March 23!!

Good job!!!

I'm down from 283 to 160, almost to goal!

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So much inspiration tonite (This morning)! I have had chronic pain for many years with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. I was able to lose 75 lb on my own several years ago and hv kept it off. Due to pain and fatigue unable to continue losing. This will be my shot at a better life too. It makes me so happy to hear the health related success that so many of you have had. I'm looking forward to some as well!!

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery primarily to improve my health. I am 3 years out now and still free of diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD and other problems which plagued me prior to surgery. It is so great how these issues can be put to bed by this surgery. I have even been able to cut my asthma medicine in half.

Congratulations on your improved health.

I also have FIBROMYALGIA, OSTEOARTHRITIS and the beginning of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. I had my RNY on July 2, 2013. I lost 132#'s in 6 months. I have maintained my weight loss with just a 8# gain. So I have maintained 124#'s for 2 and 1/2 years. I am able to walk which I do 3 to 4 times a week and walk 4 to 5 miles each time. I would have never been able to do this before!! Everything about my health has improved. I was on 100units of insulin 2 times a day plus 500mg of Metformin 2 times a day. I use to take 12 different medications now I take 4, Three High Blood Pressure medications, which I had hoped to get rid of but I just can't seem to let my stress go. If you figure it out let me know. 1 for my thyroid. Plus my Vitamins. Everything is totally AWESOMENESS now!! One of the best things II ever did for myself. Good Luck Get out there and LIVE your life to the fullest!!

I am so stoked to see just how people have gained health back from having this surgery....

People often say "it's a cheats way of losing weight", in fact too many people initially said "you dont need to have surgery".

However, at size 20 on average for nearly all my clothes, and now size 10 - 12, they are now going "WOW i wouldn't have recognized you", and some don't actually recognize me.

But hey, for me it was more about health....not looks.

And yes i am extremely pleased with progress.

Oh yes, I do have saggy upper arms and inner thighs but nobody sees that inside my clothes so that's fine for now. I am looking at another 8-9 months before thinking about further surgery to address the saggy bits as I said I would give it years...

But for now I will keep on keeping on

I sincerely wish you all the best of luck for your futures xx