Hi

I had gastric bypass surgery 16 years ago by a doctor in South Africa who has since been struck off the medical roll and this operation is now deemed illegal.

I weighed 130 kg at the time of my surgery.6 months ago I weighed 52kg.I had never looked me felt so good in my life.I fitted in my 13year old daughters clothes.

Six months later (now ) I have started to get swollen and fat and flabby.

My once skinny thighs and no bum are wobbly fat and swollen now.my stomach is always bloated and I feel far and ugly again. None of my clothes fit me again and I refuse to buy bigger ones.

The pharmacist says it looks like lymphedema and varicose veins.

Can anyone explain to me why this happened and how I can get skinny again. Some people thought I looked anorexic but I was so happy. I don't even want to go out the house anymore.it's affecting many aspects of my life????

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It sounds like you need to see a doctor first. If it's strictly a weight issue, and if there is a new bariatric center near you, contact them to see if they would work with you. I hope you get the care you need.

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