Gastric Bypass: Stories

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New Life - Burbank, CA

  • Worth It
  • Cost: $3,500
  • Burbank, CA

December 2, 2011 I decided to change my life for...

December 2, 2011 I decided to change my life for the better! I started at 394 lbs and to date January 3rd 2013 I am down to 194! I change all my eating habits and exercise daily and am ready for my next journey. I needed to be healthy i was border line diabetic and now i am in the clear! I had high blood pressure and now have a 119 over 70. I am sharing my diet with others and helping to motivate them and it is a great feeling! My goal was to be under 200 by the new year and i accomplished that goal! I have no complaints about this surgery! Best thing i ever did

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Comments (7)

alockhart 1 Feb 2013
Im thinking about having this surgery...any tips?
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Mar 2013

Hi Alockhart, welcome!

Have you had any appointments yet to speak with some doctors and see if you're a candidate?

Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 4 Jan 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Congratulations on your weight loss, you've obviously put a lot of hard work into it and you look great!

Did you find it difficult, changing your diet and giving up a lot of the foods you used to eat?

Christina45 4 Jan 2013
Thank you! Prior to my surgery I had begun changing eating habits.. Eventually eliminating sugar and fatty foods before surgery so it would be easier after surgery. I took up baking and cooking after surgery and havnt I much as licked any sugary dessert!
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 5 Jan 2013

That's awesome! So you learned how to cook/bake all low fat, low sugar foods?

Are you now at your final goal weight?

Christina45 5 Jan 2013
Yes I make all my no sugar and low to fat free ... Food and desserts! Not quite at my goal! I'm not sure what I want to be at. Just wanna keep losing at least another 25
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 5 Jan 2013

I'm sure you'll get there, sounds like you've put in a lot of hard work! Do keep us updated on your progress!

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