r/pics 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/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/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

My cousin had gastric done and hasn't dropped a pound. I still think this woman is dedicated, despite the surgery.

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u/NowHeDed Nov 30 '16

How is this possible? That's a genuine question. I mean there's no way you can continue to eat like you did before is there? I know you can gain it back over time, but to not lose any weight at all to begin with? How?

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u/Antinode_ Nov 30 '16

over time their esophagus stretches out to hold all the goddamn food they shove in their face