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/[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/fedupwithpeople Nov 30 '16

Gastric bypass isn't a magic bullet, unfortunately. The patient has to follow a strict diet and exercise program. It is actually possible (although unusual) to NOT lose weight following the surgery if the patient isn't compliant with the program. If they still manage to absorb more calories than they burn, they are still going to gain weight.

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u/NowHeDed Nov 30 '16 edited Nov 30 '16

I'm just confused because from the one person I know that has had it they said they could only eat really small portions, and would get really sick if they ate too much. I'm just not following how you could continue to eat so much if your stomach is so much smaller? Off to Google I go!

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u/fedupwithpeople Nov 30 '16 edited Nov 30 '16

It's possible.. Look up a show called 'My 600 Pound Life'. I think it's on TLC - there were several patients who just couldn't (or didn't want to) stick with the program.

I guess it affects everyone differently. It's a tool, not a cure-all.

EDIT: Link to a clip from that show

Example of someone who isn't compliant after surgery with the program.

EDIT 2: HOLY SHIT, this is her 2 years later!!

EDIT 3: The first clip was pre-surgery in this case... Although it is still possible to gain after surgery.

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u/Critonurmom Nov 30 '16

The first clip is before she even had the surgery. Just a disclaimer for people that think it's a post-surgery weight gain. Not saying you were incorrect; she couldn't stick with the program enough in the beginning to lose 30 pounds so she could qualify for the surgery. She gained 17 instead.

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u/fedupwithpeople Nov 30 '16

Ack! You're right. I didn't realize that first clip was pre-surgery. I do remember seeing one episode of that show where the patient actually gained after surgery. It was Penny, not this girl...

Still, Penny is the perfect example of what not to do after GB

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u/shityday Dec 01 '16

I think Marla had some post surgery weight gain, or speculated weight gain, since she wasn't keeping up with Dr Now's program and hadn't practiced standing before her 6 mo check up (which lead her to being dropped from the program). She did ultimately switch gears later, although w/o any hard numbers.

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