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At one point I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. As you know this is a dangerous disease that causes one to stop breathing in the middle of the night. The oxygen does not get to the brain and it causes you to be extremely tired and lethargic during the day. I suffered from lack of concentration and memory loss. This was also due to my hypothyroidism. I also suffered from terrible heartburn.
For a very long time, many years as a matter of fact I did research on Gastric Bypass and I contemplated it and dreamt of what life would be like for me living in a thin body. At one point I discovered this website. Obesity Help is an incredible source. It helped me find my surgeon and make new friends and get all of the information that I needed.
The most important thing that I recommend to anyone looking to have this surgery is that you educate yourself about the pros and cons both pre-op and post-op and that you find the absolute best doctor for this surgery. You must weigh a lot of things when determing the best surgeon.
I chose to have my surgery with Dr. Robert T. Marema from US Bariatric in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I owe him so very much. Dr. Marema is not only a gastric bypass patient himself but he is the ABSOLUTE BEST in this field. May God Bless him always. I love him and all of his staff. The program at US Bariatric is by far the best. Everything that you can think of that you may need he has in his offices. From chaplains, to the best nurses, nutrition, therapist, support groups, just everything! Not to mention a Lifetime post op program.
I have lost a total of 147 lbs and I have kept the pounds off so far so good. I had my surgery on 5/21/04 at 280lbs. Today I am weighing 140. My lowest weight was 131lbs.
About Me
Before & After
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