Originally Posted by linnybop

Hey Rhonda,
Didn't know that we were quite kindred spirits. I had my gastric bypass on 9/11/02. I was a bit worried about the date, and it all went well. I went from 268lbs. down to 148lbs., but six years later, I am able to keep my weight in the 150range. I do stink on occasion. My body does not know what to do w/ raw foods. I know to only eat broccoli and lettuce in my own home. Other than the green stuff, nothing else makes me "stink" too much. If you go with gastric bypass, you will learn very fast what is acceptable to your body, and what you just need to say good-bye to.