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Hi Lisa, my daughter had this surgery two years ago, and she couldn't be happier.  She wieghed 544 pounds at the time of her surgery, had high blood pressure and episodes of blacking out.  Today she has lost a total of over 300 pounds, takes no medication and says she has never had so much energy.  Also, there are great support groups available. She went online and found a group of surgery patients who donate their clothing.  As you lose the weight - instead of buying clothes everytime you drop a size, these folks will meet up with you and give you their clothes that are too big for them.  In turn you can join the website and donate your clothes that are too big for you now.  If you have any specific questions, please let me know. catgranny

I have had several Obese friends who have had the Gastric Bypass surgery -very invasive  surgery  and long recovery times -restricted  liquid diet for several months and you have to always watch what you eat  because of chronic Diarrhea if you eat too much fatty stuff and Vomiting also if you eat ricE CAN CAUSE PAIN AND CONSTPATION. You have to eat alot of very small meals throught the day and night. You also have to go  through counseling before this surgery. One out of  people die from this surgery .The alternative is a safer procedure and less surgically invasive -would be Lap Banding-where a band is wrapped around the top part of your stomach so it allows only a small portion of food through at a time so you eat less becuz it takes longer for the food to pass through. SO IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE FOR YOURSELF-THIS LAST PROCEDURE IS SAFER THAN THE FIRST -NO ONE HAS DIED FROM IT. Take Care and Good Luck in whatever you decide.