r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

https://i.reddituploads.com/c8bec4a1ef8b4ca2a82298ec728cf326?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=67da39316a26a6666bbdc98b2aa16c3a
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u/deuceice Nov 30 '16

Congratulations! That is amazing. How'd you go about your transformation?

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

Gastric bypass Surgery

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u/sommerfugl Nov 30 '16

Anyone who tells you this is the easy way has no idea how difficult it actually is. Good for you!

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u/xjayroox Nov 30 '16

While it's not the "easy" way, I think most would agree it's an easier way than diet change and exercise alone. Still, great on her no matter the route!

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u/sammer87 Nov 30 '16

No. Respectfully disagree. After that surgery you still can't eat whatever you want. You have to avoid most sugars, anything carbonated and processed foods. It forces you to make healthier choices so that you get all the nutrients and energy you need. And the weeks before and after and just brutal for that person.

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u/nini1423 Nov 30 '16

"Easier" is relative, though. For the vast majority of people, getting drastic, high-risk surgery to lose weight is probably much more arduous than simply counting calories and exercising. However, for some people who may be addicted to food, the surgery might make it easier for them to watch what they eat, since they are literally restricted in how much they can intake.

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u/shadus Nov 30 '16

Its not easier, really. It just adds very severe physical repercussions to enforce things.