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i love your videos! I am 5 1/2 years post op gastric bypass and started out at 402 and am down to 145 and goal weight was 147 and rarely gain the weight back. Best decision ever. just wish i had the surgery sooner!

You two two are so lovely! Thank you so much for your videos. I am considering having bariatric surgery and your videos have been so helpful in having an honest, down-to-earth perspective. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and health journies. Hope you both continue to feel better and better!

Thank you for your honesty. I regained all of my 100 lbs back after major loss and trauma also after almost 20 years of success.

Hell no ! thank god I’m able to control myself and fast. no way man that sounds awful cutting your stomach like that and losing weight only due to the recovery and after shock. Just kill me if I end up at 300 pounds and needing this procedure.

I hate that we come here to be encouraged and instead, when looking through the comments, we have these miserable people trying to scare the crap out of us because they are the minority that didn't do well in the surgery. Yes, I know complications can be a thing, but statistics show the benefits far outweigh the potential risks that happen to very few people. It sounds like some people are just miserable and want us to be too.

Wait a minute did you stop using it? You look good.

What happens when semaglutide gets banned for weighloss?

Ya but if you stop taking it, u gain all the weight back. What happens when they ban this for weight loss?

Hi there . I just found your channel , and yes my only complaint was I wish I did it sooner lol ! I cancelled my surgery twice because I was beyond scared .It took me 5 years to commit . What a waste !! I’m 65 now and I had Rouxny 5 1/2 years ago . I started at 235 and lost 105 pounds . I’m only 5’2 !!im so happy I did it but now comes the crappy part….. I was fine until covid . I made banana bread and started drinking wine ( never drank much before) so I slowly gained 12 pounds . Now I’ve gained 30 pounds all together and am desperate to loose it . I have a bad problem of not wanting to eat until later evening ….. bad bad bad ! So I cut down on the wine and started Ozempic ( I figured if it’s good for Oprah , it’s good for me lol ) so here I am 3 weeks into Ozempic and my fear is real once again hoping it’s going to work . Don’t have big side effects yet just a bit nauseous sometimes and have some acid issues . Hopefully it will subside . Sorry I talk so much but I’m sure you and your lovely wife understand totally . Good luck on your life journey 😘Happy to have found you both .

I know this video is 3 years old at this point, but came across it since I am getting my bypass sooon (less than 2 weeks!) and have been looking into a lot of videos to feel some reassurance and listen to what other patients have to say about their experience. This has been by far one of my favorite videos so far. You sir, moved me to tears with your words. I am now much more happy about my decision and ready to give it my 100%. I hope you and your wife are living the healthiest and best version of this lifetime!

Had RNY in 2011 and lost 100lbs. I did it because I was getting more and more diabetes meds added on. I went into remission for about 3 years before diabetes returned even with the weight loss. I have now been on Ozempic for two years and following a low carb to no carb diet. My BMI weight should be 96lbs. Down to 104lbs now. But I still have to practice TRE, 16/8 eating cycle to keep my glucose low. Ozempic makes it doable. Hope someday I will figure this all out and be drug free.

My insurance won’t cover any part of bariatric surgery. My BMI is 50.1. You mentioned you had your surgery in Mexico - I’m considering Dr Alvarez at Endobaratric, but am afraid of going to Mexico. Can you recommend your doctors? Thank you!

Just had Gastric Bipass! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 45 now and I thought about in my twenties and thirties but let people talk me out of it. What you said at the end really spoke to me. The people agianst the surgery have never been 590 pounds yo yoing back and forth 100 pounds at a time. I realy did give it my best shot before choosing this so they can get on board or get out of my life!

Jesus you were massive 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 congratulations.

Well done

I’m 65 I’m on one of my last step to getting bypass surgery my next to last step is getting the surgery approved by my insurance company yeah 🎊

You guys are so cute 🎉😂

I want thank you guys you have help me a whole lot I’m very close to my bariatric surgery, the bypass is what I’m going for and I’m just turned 65 April 2

Is there anyone from oakistan who gas gone thru either of this surgeries?

Thankmyou. Imwill stsrt after 5 years of bariatric. Greatbto hearvit from you

You two are so relate-able. Tracy you remind me of myself and how I might react if/when I have surgery. I’m starting the process and feel less nervous.

Is the sleeve safer? Iv heard it’s way safer

Do you think your fatigue is from the surgery?

I signed up 5 times over the last 15 years. I don't know why I'm so terrified. Yet I know I need it. I just made the appointment again. I'm doing it this time. I just need to get past this fear

I am an emotional eater too. Cravings are still present.

I had gastric bypass 4 years ago. Only thing that happened to me was scar tissue that cut a hole in my small intestines. It was alot to handle but i still would have gastric y pass again. Feel so much better

I was going to get bariatric surgery in 2010 but I backed up because I was too young and I wasn’t obese and I was already in the process of getting it done I had done the test, the classes and etcc and was this close to get my surgery but I changed my mind but I did my research about bariatric surgery, wls, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass for many years now till this day my dr still offers me bariatric surgery 😊

Thank you for the video. After all these years, do you feel like the surgery is still an effective tool today like it was a few months post op? Is it as effective today? Do you still feel hunger? Thank you

"Being obsese is not a moral failure" as a 28year old who has become obese after years of trauma, and is hopefully getting surgery this year, those words have just changed/healed something within me. 😭😭 thank you ❤ This whole video is amazing and super helpful. I am so ready now, thank you.

Medications don’t work the same after bypass

I regret my sleeve have hardly lost anything now my hair is coming out a lot and weight loss is crap and now I have to eat small portions and live on vitamins forever I would not recommend it

I had gastric sleeve surgery 2 years ago but was not able to lose more than 40 pounds. I can feel my hunger creeping back especially because I have a very active lifestyle so I've decided to try Ozempic. I got a prescription from my doctor but haven't filled it yet and was curious if people with former weight loss surgery are able to get away with taking less of the medication because of the reduced stomach size?

I think staying on 2.5 for maintenance. But, most will gain the weight back if they don’t change lifestyle and quit eating processed garbage foods.

Thank you so much ❣️

You 2 are adorable, and so lovely to watch. You're natural presenters. I am from the UK and we have waiting lists for the surgery, which I am on and hoping to hear something soon. Thank you for sharing x❤

Just found your channel. Both you and I started off at 440lbs. I had the sleeve performed on Nov 8, 2023 and have lost 75lbs as of Jan 27, 2034. No dumping, but pay the price should I eat/swallow too fast. I do encounter runny nose, hiccups or sneezing after eating. Challenge for me is getting my water in. I now make a 50/50 mix of filtered water with PRIME electrolyte. As for eggs, I can only do one egg and it has to be scrambled with Ricotta cheese. As for exercise, all I can do is walking (when my knee does not hurt, which is caused from dehydration.)

I just started watching yall.And I love it.Keep up the great work.

So good to hear your honest feedback. I’ve been to see a surgeon and filled out the questionnaire but I’m having second thoughts. I’d say I’m 40 pounds overweight.

Is it anemia that makes your hair fall out?

'PromoSM' 😁

I had weight loss surgery and I don't regret it im 6'4 im down to 230 and people say I look great. I see a different, Im off all my meds. The things I hate about it. Is i Have to force my self to eat to get my protein intake for the day. Second thing is I still have trouble eating a lot of different foods. Like pasta, steaks, chicken any solid meats. If its a soft meat like ground meat I can eat but its true you wont be able to eat like you use to. weird thing you can drink water or any liquids while you eat. Its weird but i do dump if i eat and sip a little water. I eat my food then have to wait 5 to 10 mins before i take a sip of liquids. Its been a little a year and I have NOT ate a burger. I eat 60 eggs less then 2 weeks. I buy expensive protein shakes that have 42 grams of protein. I try to force my self to eat because you forget you are hungry. So its a mission to make 2 eggs to shove it down your mouth to get your protein in. Yes you do get cold a lot. I live where it snows and I use to never wear a jacket now its 60 to 70 degrees and im freezing and need a jacket. Another thing that wasn't mention Is the life change. My family loves to eat. and I never get invited to dinner any more because I'm not part of the eating frenzy. My mom understand a little bit more how I feel. she try's to understand but really she has no clue that if you eat to much its painful or certain foods like pasta that goes n stomach and will expand once in the stomach. You really need to understand what you are doing before you do this surgery. Do I have regrets NO!! and im in the same boat i wish i would of done it 20 years earlier. Not wait tell i was close to 50. A year and im still dropping weight not as fast but if I don't force my self to eat I can drop 5 to 10lbs in about 2 weeks. Its crazy. I force my self to eat 1200 to 1400 calories. But if I don't force my self to eat i eat around 800 calories. I never thought it would be a choir to eat, Every one have a great day. Its worth it if you are on the boarder. It took me 2 years before I told my doctor I agree to do this life changing surgery

I am working on the pre surgery checklist. Found out i have a hyinal hernia and sleep apnea. My dr wants to fix the hernia ar the same time of surgery. Has anyone had this?

How does a person know if they developed a leak?

I had my gastric bypass surgery in September 2023. Hair loss is real ... I too regret not having surgery sooner. One complaint I have is chronic constipation. Advice to anyone considering WLS ... There is no way to fully prepare yourself for what post op will be like. You can attend all the support groups, etc. that you want. Every person will have their own "what it is really like" experience. I'm not trying to discourage you. I just want you to know that it gets real after surgery. Best wishes to all on weight loss journeys. ❤❤❤

I've just found this. I've got an appointment next week to start my surgery journey. Thanks for some straight talking advice.

Hi so happy for you that you can handle this meds. Are you still doing good? You look great! I had the shots coming but i got scared to take shot due to new warning FDA added a new warning to the Ozempic label. FDA said the medication will now include a warning about potential intestinal blockage. That legal warning was also added to the weight loss drug Wegovy, which is made by the same manufacturer as Ozempic.Oct 4, 2023

The reason it's making headlines is because the FDA added a new warning to the Ozempic label. FDA said the medication will now include a warning about potential intestinal blockage. That legal warning was also added to the weight loss drug Wegovy, which is made by the same manufacturer as Ozempic.Oct 4, 2023. ( i think it is more dangerous for people that have bariatric surgery because our autonomy is already changed by the surgery)! I have the medicine coming, but I’m so scared to take it so therefore it was a hope that was shot down for me .

I am unsure that first comment is true. I think it may depend on the individual. My aunt and cousin both did it and it made them all skinny and they have kept it off. They did more than just diet though. I noticed they exercise regularly now and when I see them at family gatherings they stuck to intentional low portions. I think that is just them keeping themselves in check. I am so proud of all of them.

Thank you for showing us your point of view, iam 28 and over 320 pounds, iam considering gastric bypass to be able to improve my quality of life and be healthier and be active with my 2 kids

This not true, one of the side effects is reduced appetite if you can’t carb your hunger cravings once off it then you will gain weight back. But if you can monitor and stay in calorie deficit and live a more active lifestyle you WILL NOT GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK