I am considering this for health reasons. I would like to hear real world experiences please. The good, bad and ugly
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GASTRO BYPASS..Who has had it done?
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My sister in law had the procedure where they cut away part of her stomach last year. She has been in the hospital most of the entire last year with leaks in her stomach and is now on a feeding tube. She is addicted to pain meds and is trying to kick those. She said it was the worst decision she ever made. I also know a few people that have had it done and they are doing great.
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I have had 4 personal friends do it. All 4 lost significant weight. 3 went back to eating like before and have gained all if not most the weight. 1 followed the regimen, eats healthy, works out etc.
It is life changing but also habitat changing, mind changing etc. It's not a gimme. One of them went back last yr to the same doc and asked for a second shot at the surgery. Doc said nope. He refused to follow his guidelines so no more.
Best of luck to you
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My wife had the sleeve a year ago next week. The surgery and recovery went super smooth and she is down 115 lbs today. She is so much healthier, and I am very proud of her progress. That being said, a guy I work with almost died from complications. I did an extensive amount of research on it because I was not originally in favor of it. Go to a surgeon that specializes in these surgeries only. I will send you a PM.
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I did the sleeve 5 years ago this month and lost 170 lbs. I was 385 and got down to 215. I had an injury that slowed me down last year and I have gained back 50 and currently at 265. I am still only eating 1800-2000 calories a day but not working out has been my main issue. Your metabolism gets used to the low calorie intake after surgery and you really have to be disciplined. I had a smooth surgery and was back to work 5 days later. From what i have seen and read only about 1 in 4 are able to keep the weight off...you must change habits or it will be pointless.
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Know if two people. One was years ago and looked terrible, constantly threw up, and was miserable. Have heard he gained most back but haven’t seen him. Current coworker had it done. Lost like 25lbs prior as a requirement to show his commitment. He wasn’t what most would consider obese just overweight but a solid guy with a lot of muscle. We honestly didn’t think he really needed it, and thought he could do it without surgery. He looked sick as hell at first, but is starting to look normal. He lost a ton of weight and gained enough back to look normal again. He is super committed, works out regularly and runs several miles without stopping a few times a week. At first he could eat very little and would get full. Now he can almost finish a kids meal before he gets full.
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