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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass - Seeing Results Fast! - York, PA

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Hello! I will be very honest! This procedure is...

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Iscarelys
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Hello!
I will be very honest! This procedure is no walk in the park and you really have to put all your might and will into the diets and different stages, but going from a 48 pant size in MEN to a 40 IN A MONTH... I was blown away! Waking up from surgery was hell due to all the gas, but overall I do not regret getting this procedure. If you think this a "quick-fix" this is not for you! It is a life style change that you have to make immediately once you consider having this procedure done. May 11th 2016 will be my second month post-op and I am already excited about my "monthly pic" :) I love comparing and seeing the difference going on with my body. It's just amazing and more amazing is the hard work I'm dedicating to it, it's completely paying off! So ladies and gents, if you are considering getting Gastric Bypass - GO FOR IT! You will be happier with yourself and you will look forward to your monthly achievements and goals. Remember to always do your research and everyone is not the same so results do vary!

Best of luck to you guys in your journey to weight loss! God Bless!

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John S. Monk, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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May 7, 2016
Iscarelys,

Can you share what was your starting weight and current weight 1 month post op? I had mine done about 2 weeks ago and wanted to have an idea of your progress. Thanks!
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May 7, 2016
Hello!
My starting weight and biggest was 289. After the 6 months pre-op program I had to be on a 10 day liquid diet and went down to 258 which is my surgery day weight. I'm currently 230 and I'll be two months post of on Wednesday the 11th :)
How are you doing now?
May 8, 2016
Great! Your doing good.
I'm down 20lbs 2.5week post op. I'm hoping to be at 230 by July!
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May 10, 2016
Great job! Glad your doing wonderful! Keep it up
May 18, 2016
You're Doing great! I recently had my surgery on the 09May and im finding very hard to get anything down not even the Protein shakes . Do you have any favorites you'd like like to share info.? Today is Day 8 post op and im down 13lbs
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May 18, 2016
Thank you love! I had the same problem and my surgeon suggested that I just keep myself hydrated and take my B12 and Complex B. Now two months post for me I just started doing protein shakes and I do the Slim Fast Creamy Chocolate shakes with 1gm of sugar. Speak with your doctor about how much of a struggle it is for you at this stage.
Best of luck Hun!
May 19, 2016
Hi my name is Angel. This is true, its not a walk in the park. I had the gastric sleeve. I have loss 106 and still losing. I weight 287lbs. Went from size 24 to 14. I had mines done Jan. 2015. I love the person i have become. I loved myself overweight but I wasn't happy because i had a lot of medical issues. Now I am choosy about my choices. I eat them in moderation. It is a lifestyle change for the best.
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May 19, 2016
Hello Angel!
Omg congratulations! Wow that's great! :)
I know you are very proud of yourself! I can't wait until I lose that much lol I'm taking it one day at a time, I'm not obsessed with weighing myself, but I do feel the inches coming off! Thank you so much for your experience and I wish you the best!
May 27, 2016
very proud...just got my surgery date..june 27th , I'm sooo excited trying to research as much as possible. you were very helpful.. thank you
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May 27, 2016
Congratulations! So happy for you! That's right around the corner!
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May 27, 2016
Omg my message cut off for some reason lol but I wanted to say good luck and God bless! Stay focused! This is for you!
September 14, 2016
In thinking hard about doing this...was u sick a lot
UPDATED FROM Iscarelys
2 months post

Weight Loss Noticed!

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Iscarelys
Tomorrow May 11th will be my two months mark of having Gastric Bypass surgery! It's been a heck of a two months! I've learned so much from my body and pouch lol ???? Hope the rest of you darlings are doing great!

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May 11, 2016
Good job! You look amazing. I had my surgery in july 2015. I am so happy. I am new person!
Congratulations!
UPDATED FROM Iscarelys
2 months post

Two Months Post-Op! :)

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Iscarelys
First I would like to thank God for letting me get to this point! Without his grace and love I wouldn't be able to endure and comprehend the changes going on with my biota :) at this second month mark, I've come a long way and I'm looking forward to achieving more and pushing myself to do good!

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May 13, 2016
Good job! God is wonderful to us! Isn't He?
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May 17, 2016
Amen yes!
May 19, 2016
Yes God is better to us than we are to ourselves. He is Awesome.
May 19, 2016
Girl you best say that. Without prayer I couldn't made it.
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May 19, 2016
Yes! Amen! :)
August 9, 2016
Thank you for giving God the glory!
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August 10, 2016
Amen!
March 21, 2017
You are very motivational to me. Thank you for this. Thank God for your success and I pray I will have the same results. Amen.