GASTRIC BYPASS / WLS : TWO YEARS OUT (It's not always sunshine and roses....)

Surgery date: 3/25/08
Start Weight: 303.4 (311+ lbs pre-surgery diet)
Current Weight: 140
Total Maintained Loss: 163.4
Height: 5'7"

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[f4givness]

I'm 8 days post-op and as I struggle with healing...I must ask...would u do it all over again ??

[divataunia]

@f4givness Yes, I absolutely would. Believe me, the first few weeks, I was like "WHAT DID I DO TO MYSELF!?!?!" I had a really rough recovery, but for me personally, I would absolutely do it all over again. I hope you feel better and more like yourself soon! xoxo

[curvsahead4u]

You are officially the first person I have messaged here on you tube..dubious honour that it is! lol I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your video journey through gastric bypass. I am seriously contemplating it and you have inspired me to pay it forward so to speak through posting my own video updates as I travel along my weight loss journey and hopefully inspire, assist or encourage someone just like me. Thanks and congrats on everything that has been positive since if all began!

[divataunia]

@curvsahead4u Thanks for your really nice comments and the dubious honor! :)

[flyaway2ak]

Putting you arm down to your side.

That was the most "magical thing" for me.

230lb MGB Dr.Rutledge at .clos.net

126lb - 129lbs maintained for 2 years

[jimu57]

I accidently ran across your videos. The first was the swimsuit video. You looked great there. As far as men looking at you, they will. I do. But I hope that at least some men look at woman like me, for their beauty. You were beautiful before you lost weight. I too have anxiety problems but that is due to complications of a stroke. Glad you are getting help with that.  Hope all goes well with you.

[kjmcguffie]

First - I think you're amazing for putting yourself out there. I just had my wls Wednesday, and it takes so much to even get to the surgery. So the fact that you're 2 yrs out & doing strong...amazing. It's difficult for people to fully understand the psychological impact of weight, unless you've gone through it yourself. I have been overweight for more than half my life and have dealt with anxiety & depression for at least the last 10 yrs. I really appreciate hearing both the positives and nega

[bmwx3gurl]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel ! Congrats on your weight loss ! I just had my surgery 3 weeks ago and ive already lost 27lbs ! Im THRILLED ! So i started my own channel !! Check it out and sub !! =)

[sudaniasuperwoman]

i totally hear you iam now "attractive" and i hate it, the attention doesent always feel good

[Maureen19521]

Your on the right path

[Abenadiva]

Wow... the men's stares do kinda throw you off... I'm 1 year out...

[doogiediamond]

My wife started doing Zumba 1 1/2 yrs ago & has lost 165 lbs (started at 325 lbs)

Due to a spinal cord injury 3 years ago I ballooned up to 370 lbs, BUT.....Because of her I have now lost 50 lbs.

I am looking to break the 300 lbs barrier within the next couple months.

It will take time to reduce the extra skin you have around your belly.

Its a new sensation to be looked at, They are just looking at you for a different reason.

Remember---the only opinions that count are yours & your hubby

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