I was always a healthy person and I was very friendly but once I had the gastric bypass surgery I began to change. The doctor explained to me how it would effect me mentally and physically. I blew it off and now I went from 405 lbs to 198 lbs. I didn't have any health issues I just got tired of buying big expensive clothes and plus the clothes my size were distasteful I had to settle. But the bad part I began to alienate my friends and attract the wrong people, thus losing my

I am actually getting a (GASTRIC SLEEVE). My expectation of this surgery, overall is to be, feel and ultimately look healthy. After 4 long months my insurance gave me the approval last week. Is going to be a new beginning for me and I know it won't be magical but I will reach my goal which is to be a new healthy me. Updated on 1 Jul 2016: 6 more days I'm more than ready for this journey Dr Turnquest put me on a 3 days pre op diet but I have been practicing this diet since Monday.

I had gastric bypass July 2013. My highest weight was 688 lbs. I am currently 273 and I am excited. Thee journey was long, but it was extremely worth it. I like the option of having dumping syndrome as this kept me on the straight and narrow during my journey. I was not able to work out like i wanted to in the beginning of my journey but now i work out twice a day as well as swim. Achieving your weight lost goal is doable even at a high weight like mine was. On August 19,