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I have lost alot of weight over the years and always gained it back with interest. My husband had a roux n y in May, 2005 with Dr. Pilkington in Mt. Pleasant and has done very well. That helped me decide to something permanent about my weight also. On 12/20/05 I had the same thing. Dr. Pilkington and CMCH were wonderful. Have not had any problems other than a very minor hernia that I just found out about. Started at 255 pounds (size 22-24) and now am fairly stable at 140 (size 10/medium). Wish that I had done it years ago. Now I can cross my legs, run up the stairs, keep up with my daughter and all of our pets. It doesn't solve all of your problems - I still have alot of the same stress that I had before - but I feel alot better and can deal with them. I want to thank everyone who has helped me with my journey on these boards. They made things so much easier with the education and support - I don't know how I would have managed without all of you.
Update 12/23/08 After lots of deliberation and reading everyones comments on the boards. I decided to have a tummy tuck and breast lift with Dr. DiNick at the Barix clinic. on 12/19/08. I am home now - had a rough couple days but am starting to do more each day and feel better. Will update in the future with some comments and some before and after pictures. Weighed 154 the day of the surgery. 161 the night after and 154 again 3 days later. He did a wonderful job with the surgery itself and I look amasingly different - will take some getting used to.