dbyalick
I had the surgery in 2003 and lost 119 pounds in one year. I have kept off the weight, but I transferred my addiction from food to booze. I became an Alcoholic in 2006 and entered Rehab in early 2007. I am sober and in recovery to work out why I drank and ate excessively. I strongly suggest to anyone thinking of having the surgery to seek therapy for post-op because you change so quickly and so dramatically that it's difficult for your mind to catch up with what you see in the mirror. You find that you cannot believe the drastic change and how different people see you and treat you afterwards. It's truly amazing and worth it, but work on the sanity so you don't lose it like I did. Good luck to all!
About Me
Hicksville, NY
Location
23.0
BMI
May 18, 2004
Member Since
Before & After
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October 2003 about 2 months before the surgery
250 lbs.lbs
I have lost 116 pounds in one year!
134 lbs.lbs