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Which Gastric Bypass are you gettiing? Roux-NY (sp), Lap-band or MGB (Mini gastric bypass). Which dr are you using?
I didn't have a G.B but I did lose 150+ lbs in less than a year. I thought about the surgery, but opted against it.
I can give you some advice that I have learned from friends who have had it...
1) this is not just a way of making your stomach smaller. This is a lifestyle change. The surgery itself will make you eat less, but only YOU can choose to eat right and excercise!
2) You CAN gain the weight back. I have friends with the traditional GB as well as lap-band who have put on at least 50% of the original weight they lost because they dind't make a life change
3) You WILL lose your hair from the rapid weight loss. Take every vitamin they recommend EVERY TIME> It supplies the nutrients your body needs and can minimize the hair loss. I lost about half my hair before I realized I needed to take vitamins for it, and I was only doing excercise and a balanced diet.. no surgery.
I wish you the very best of luck and success in your new life! It IS a new life. People will look at you different, talk to you different and act different around you. You will no longer be stared at when getting onto a plane. You won't be made fun of for being out of breath when walking into a store from you car. You will be a NORMAL person. It's a BIG life change. You will need the support of your friends and family BIG TIME!
Congrats!
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Sharky
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