I’ve really been thinking a lot about weight loss surgery. I meet the criteria, but I’d be too worried I’d gain it all back because of Antipsychotic meds. Has anyone had this surgery?
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Weight loss surgery comes with a ton of disadvantages.
You’d be able to eat very little, and if it’s too fat, you’ll have stomach trouble all day.
It’s better to lose the weight naturally, even though it’s harder.
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I think surgery would be a bit extreme for someone your weight, @Cici2, you look fine.
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My friend had the surgery and lost like 100 lbs. she had always been really big, and diet and exercise didn’t help her. Afterwards, she was able to get pregnant and now has a healthy baby.
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Try macros first id say and low intensity exercise such as swimming / walking. Calorie deficit is key
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12 years ago I had gastric bypass surgery. I weighed 305 the day before the surgery, got down to 220. Went back up to 280 and now down to 260. My metabolism doesn’t exist even with moderate exercise. If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t have done it.
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You post pictures and don’t look like you are carrying any extra weight. Why would you do this?
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I have done lasek surgery for the eyes,it’s suggested by my parent.The first six month sometimes I will have pain in my eyes,now I have used to not wearing eye glasses,if you still keep watching on computer or smartphone,8-10 years is the minimum you might have to wear glasses again.Before I wanted plastic surgery too,but I didn’t have the money
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Be careful. I think weightloss surgery can affect how your meds are digested… with gastroparesis, the meds, sometimes, aren’t digested properly. A pdoc explained that to me.
And, hey, you’re beautiful in my opinion. Do what makes YOU happy, though. 
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Not worth it. I worked in the restaurant and I know some of my customers got it done. It help at first but eventually they gain weight again.
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My mom had the surgery and lost about 100lbs.
But she still had to work for it.
There are lots of restrictions food/beverage wise after the surgery and you have to integrate some sort of work out routine, just like regular dieting.
She lost it pretty fast and is happy with the results.
I don’t think recovery was that terrible.
If it’s something you’re interested in, they do like an orientation kind of thing for people looking into the surgery.
It tells you about the restrictions and what you can expect.
Maybe find a surgeon in your area and ask if they do that,
Or just get a consultation.
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Surgery is an option, but if someone go that route they still have to work hard on changing their attitude towards food. I’ve seen people gain all of the weight back that they have lost.
I’ve considered having the surgery, but it wouldnt matter if I did since I yo yo all of the time. I’ve been in this trap of losing and gaining 30-40 pounds for a few good years now. I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been, and now I’m trying to figure out something that works.
The antipsychotics I am on make me horribly hungry, but they work so I dont really want to come off of them. I’m trying to figure out a way to stay on my meds amd deal with the hunger, but so far it is a struggle.
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The docs don’t tell you of the increased likelihood of going psychotic and having a personality change afterwards. Lots of horror stories, try googling “gastric bypass psychosis”.
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My sister had it and a friend of mine had it. My friend gained all the weight back, but my sister has kept it off for 10 years! They both had gastric bypass. It really works, but you’ve got to commit to eating healthy for the weight to stay off. In order for my friend to gain all the weight back, she had to eat until vomiting for an extended period of time. To me, that means she has an untreated food addiction just like any other drug. If you want to eat junk so bad you’re willing to eat until you’re puking your guts out, get that treated first before the surgery. But my sister didn’t really overeat like crazy and just had a hard time with her weight and it worked like a charm for her. How committed to health are you?
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Ever see the show… My 600 pound life?
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I thought about it, but decided against it. The restriction to not take nsaids after the surgery took most of the types of surgery off the table because I need those for my chronic pain issues and not having them would really just but be worth it to me. And the only other option is the band and I’m not sure with the sz that having something implanted in me like that would be a good idea. Worried I would start to think it was some sort of electronic device that was spying on me.
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Yeah, I’ve definitely been thinking a lot. Thank you everyone for commenting @JustTrish @Ninjastar @naturallycured @GoldenRex @LilyoftheValley @LED My husband says lipo may be a better, less traumatic option since they have technology that can kill the fat cells in your stomach. I wouldn’t mind getting lipo and a tummy tuck. I’ve had to go on a diabetic diet which I’ve noticed works for me. I don’t currently have diabetes but have had it with my pregnancy and I was totally committed for the health of my baby, so I think I’m capable to do the diet. I hope I can get a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon my husband knows.
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I used to be a surgical assistant and I can say without doubt that lipo and a tummy tuck are much more aggressive surgeries than weight loss surgery.
Some people take up to six months to fully recover from a tummy tuck.
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Wow! Hmm… I guess I’ll try the natural way, and if it still not enough I’ll then talk to the surgeon. I really hope I can lose it by myself. Wish me luck. 
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I wish you peace and happiness.
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