My journey with gastric bypass

cmmitchell67

I have struggled with weight issues all of my teen and adult years. I started my WLS journey almost 10 years ago just trying to get approved to have the surgery, but my insurance wouldn't cover it and I just wasn't able to afford it financially to pay for it myself. 3 years ago my employer started offering insurance and low and behold, they would cover WLS after meeting their specific requirements. I met with my surgeon & nutritionist in May of 2013 and met all of my requirements and was approved by my insurance. I had gastric bypass on December 18, 2013, weighing 372 pounds. Today I am down to 206 and still working on getting lower on the scale. I just wanted to share my story and let you all NEVER GIVE UP!!! I thought it would never be possible, but then it was and I haven't looked back.

believeinme0430

You look great!!

G33K_G1RL

Excellent work!

dux1fan

I had surgery myself 5 years ago this month. Its only a TOOL people... we still cant cheat and eat whatever we want... @cmmitchell67 You look great!!!!!!

rebeccaEsmith

Congrats on your journey

KaseyDH83

You look wonderful! Congratulations on your success!

pandaraecash

What advice would you give to someone who is just beginning the process of bypass and has people's with emotional eating? I have been to a seminar with a local weight loss surgeon but haven't has my consult yet...

Thanks!

cabennett99

cmmitchell67 - Congrats and good job! You look great,
Pandaraecash - there's a forum on MFP called Gastric By Pass/VSG/Sleeve which can provide great support to those considering or who've already had weight loss surgery.

jgnatca

My oh my what a transformation! I had my bypass a year ago and I am doing things I never thought I could do.

jgnatca

@pandaraecash my weight loss clinic offered psychological counselling as part of the program and I took advantage of a six week group therapy class. Perhaps you can be referred to something similar.

alaiyo

I had GBS in 2010 and loss 150 pounds! I was doing fantastic until I injured my back at work and started to gain weight! 133 to 170 yikes!! I started seeing a doctor who prescribed medication, light exercise (one I can tolerate) and keeping a journal of what I eat!! Back on track to a health weight even if I can't exercise like I use too!!