Losing 40lbs Before Gastic Bypass Surgery

Nessagoodiez
Nessagoodiez Posts: 2
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Hello my name is vanessa and I am looking for support system I am a post op for gastric bypass but I need to LOSE 40lbs before they can even touch me .... I am 24 years old and I weight 495lbs I have to be atleast 455 for them to do it... feel free to add me

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  • DRNESTER
    DRNESTER Posts: 32
    HI!!! Im sure you can do that if you follow the stuff on this site!!! I LOVE it!!!! =) Good luck and keep us posted!!! =)
  • jwhitch
    jwhitch Posts: 51 Member
    You can do it! I had gastric bypass in my 30s and I wish I had not waited that long! I still struggle with my weight (I have gained as much as 40 lbs back) but I know I feel so much better and my health isn't suffering if I keep my weight down. Good luck!
  • Nessagoodiez
    Nessagoodiez Posts: 2
    I didn't know you can gain weight after the bypass...but my doctor said because I'm so young the procedure will be great just as long as I lose these 40lbs
  • Onaughmae
    Onaughmae Posts: 873 Member
    The pre-op part was tough, but you can do it! I sent you a request.
  • Brizoeller
    Brizoeller Posts: 182 Member
    Of course you can gain weight after the surgery. It isn't a cure all or a quick fix. You still have to limit your food intake and have a healthier relationship with food. Please don't think you just need to lose 40 lbs so you can get the surgery and then you are done.
  • leolin6
    leolin6 Posts: 57
    My daughter had the procedure done. I did inform her people tend to gain the weight back if they don't do what they are taught. The surgery is a tool to help you lose the weight and keep it off, but if you think you can eat like you did before the surgery things will go wrong. Need to be sure that this surgery is for you. There are problems like dumping syndrome, and absorption problems that will be lifetime issues. I think if you do succeed to lose the 40 lbs, just keep it up like they do on "Biggest Loser" :)

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