Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Surgery and the Like.

I had the Roux-en-Y procedure done 6 years ago this past August. I had some complications the first 3 years. I will not lie It was difficult. However honestly as I sit here typing this to you I am glad I did it. There are days even today 6 years later I still get bad sick (vomit -if I eat more than I should) - Bottom line I was overweight bad - I was not happy for many reasons so I used food as my escape. That made me more depressed - Go figure. Its one vicious cycle as we all know.
I have lost about 270 pounds total in those 6 years. I still lose, but not like I had when I first did the surgery. I am happy. I am healthy.
Basically its portion control and exercise even 6 years later.
I opted for the Roux-en-Y procedure over the Lap band because I had it in my head I could gain the weight back if I went with Lap banding. You can gain it with any procedure. I just choose to not get myself to where I was before. Weight loss surgery is a life changing experience.
I will never forget right after my surgery driving past McDonald's and the tears rolled down my face...Because...I couldn't eat there,I was 34 years old.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure you have a support system in place. I ran a support group 3 years ago for folks who had undergone weight loss procedures - I have some pretty good sites I'd share if anyone was interested.
Best of luck to anyone who is on this journey and know that you are not alone...Take it one day at a time and the reward at the ends is awesome. I will not lie - its not a easy walk in the park -it takes work.