Sarah F.
My story is fairly typical of most GBS patients. I was obese my whole life. I was at the end of my rope when I decided to pursue the gastric bypass option. I went in to the surgeon's office weighing 349 pounds. He told me I was super morbidly obese and would be a good candidate for GBS. I went through a thorough battery of tests and got my surgery date for July 11, 2005. I went in to the hospital cheerful and eager. My surgery went without a hitch, and I came home on the 13th. The hospital's GBS support group was the next night, and I went, much to the surprise and amazement of all present. I recovered well, with no major issues. As of today. 4/15/07, I have lost about 130-135 pounds--my weight, though stable, has a tendency to fluctuate a few pounds here and there. My surgery saved my life and sanity. As I was learning a whole new lifestyle, I had a sister and my parents pass on quite suddenly from Nov. 05- March 06. I had to face unimaginable grief and loss head on, rather than stuff it down with food. I consider myself a huge success. I am now a size 18 and weigh about 215 pounds. I have never regretted my decision. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. My late mother was a nurse and so knew the risks of the surgery. I am so grateful that she was one of my biggest supporters. I know she would be as proud of me as I am of myself.