I had gastric bypass 3.6 years ago. Best decision ever. My highest weight was 340 and now I maintain around 140. I've had no issues. I can eat whatever I want, but make healthy choices 90% of the time. i do try to keep it pretty low carb and avoid simple carbs.

I just had it 3.5 weeks ago....after you will be sore and tired. Everyone is different. YOu may ask yourself why you did it, it seems everyone asks that...I know i did...then things get better day by day, you learn what to eat and how much you can eat, and some days you may get sick, but you live and you learn and you move on. Its alot of trial and error, at least in my opinion. Now I dont regreat it, I already feel different about myself.
Weigh your options, research the surgery, go to an informational seminar if they have them, then decide. Its a big life change, but with the right mindset and awesome support you can do it.

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I am 18 years post gastric bypass. I had open Roux En Y gastric bypass. I had a good laugh when the above post said you ask yourself WHY. You sure do ask yourself Why you did it. But in a short time when the weight begins to fall off, you know why you did it. Mine saved my life. I'm sure of that. I was at 330 lbs. Eventually over the next three years settled to a comfy 160 lbs and maintained that all these years till last year. An accident and some medicine added 35 lbs to my frame and I am here to get rid of it before it gets away from me. Medicine made me eat like a wild wolf. I knew it when it was happening but couldn't stop till I got off the meds.

I love the results of my surgery. I was type 2 diabetic and that left me within a few weeks of my surgery. I haven't been diabetic since. As posted above, Research everything you can about it including what you can and cannot eat. When I ran across things I just couldn't eat, my first thought was, "Small price to pay." I never looked back and always said if I thought I had to have it done again, I'd be sitting on the hospital steps in the morning. I definitely would do it again.

Best of luck and if I can be of any help let me know.

I had RNY Gastric Bypass surgery 12 days ago...I truly feel that this decision was a life saving one...with a family history of heart disease and diabetes, I decided to take control. I agree with what everyone has said thus far...you definitely want to find a surgeon, go to an informational meeting. My surgeon had a series of pre-requisites that had to be done prior to surgery...Pyschological exam, Nutritionist visits, losing a certain amount of weight prior to surgery, etc...and then my insurance made me go through 6 months Dr. supervised diet/exercise program. It seemed like a let down at the time, but when you think about it, you are talking about the rest of your life.

For me, this Easter Holiday was a bit difficult. I had to stay on my eating plan, while the rest of the family ate a nice Easter Brunch. But you know what? That was my old life...this is my new one..I was given a tool, and I intend to be as successful as all my other successful friends on this site! Research and read, ask questions..be prepared- it's a life change, and it can change your life

I am now 4 weeks post-op, and yes the day I had surgery I asked what I just did, but by late that night I was fine. If asked if I would do it again, I would say definitely yes. The first week after surgery was the roughest, but each day during that week got better. I was on all liquids for the first two weeks and then graduated to soft foods like cottage cheese, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and etc.
i just started adding deli lunch meats, fish, and canned tuna or chicken back in also. I can now also add mashed sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli or cauliflower.
Most of the time I don't find that I'm hungry at all. I make sure to try and get in 60-80 grams protein. This will help you to heal better, lose weight, and make sure that you won't have hair loss.
I have supplements I have to take, because I had the open R-N-Y surgery, but I am now off all but three medications.
Everyday gets better and yes there are up and down moments, but I haven't really had anything sideline me too much.

Having my gastric bypass 22 months ago was the best decision i ever made in my life. My surgery was open and i have a scar about 8 inches down my abdomen. This isn't really a scar, i consider it the zipper holding the thin woman inside of me waiting to escape. I am approx 84lbs down weight wise and i am a new woman. I paint my own toe nails, my children can reach right round me to hug me, i can sit on the floor and play with my grandson and clothes are a pleasure. My type 2 diabetes is in remission (it never disappears but it is no longer controlled by medication) and i am very very helathy. Food is still possibly one of the biggest loves of my life after my children.

I currently am struggling with regain because i love food so much which is why i am here.

If i was offered my surgery again i would definitely do it, however i'd stick to the rules and take advantage of the 'honeymoon' period a lot more.

Good luck in your choice xx