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I had surgery 20+ months ago. I weighed 218 pounds on surgery day. Today, I weigh 118 pounds. For me, being a normal-weight person with my health intact is a million times more valuable than the ability to stuff a large meal down my throat.
I do not miss my old stomach one bit. Good riddance...
By the way, tonight's dinner consisted of a large slice of three-meat pizza and a salad with dressing, ham, and bacon bits. The reality is that, over time, your sleeved stomach will relax and stretch to accommodate more food. I could only eat 3 to 4 ounces in those first few months, but now I can comfortably consume up to 8 ounces in one sitting. However, this is nowhere near the 48 ounces I could eat prior to surgery.
It is your choice. You do not need to have surgery. In fact, most obese people can lose weight without surgery. However, more than 90 percent of all obese people regain the weight without surgery. Again, life as a normal-weight person is worth more to me than the chance to eat several heaping plates of food at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Good luck to you!
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