Fri Jul 12, 2019, 08:23 PM

kozar (1,465 posts)

my first post to this group

Probably because I just found it,, my story in a nutshell,and I will support anyone. I weighed 450 pounds, I mat my future wife and her hcp daughter ( read my posts, many pics posted of Tess) I decided 7 years ago to have the total bypass. I about died as I bled out 1 month after surgery because all the sutures didn't hold. EMT's could not get a BP measure on me when they got to my house. I was in hosp for 7 days.
Since then,,no issues,,I still puke once in a while, mostly my fault because of what eating and how to chew. But I have been at 210-220 lbs for 5 years..

I have lived the weight loss life,, there is no easy way,,whatever you do ,takes commitment.

I am here to talk to anyone who wants to talk about this.

Koz

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6 replies	Author	Time	Post
my first post to this group (Original post)	kozar	Jul 2019	OP
Glad you are feeling strong and healthy 🙂	MLAA	Jul 2019	#1
There are no health issues that	safeinOhio	Jul 2019	#2
I would add the word almost to your line.	kozar	Jul 2019	#3
I wouldn't call it a cure.	safeinOhio	Jul 2019	#4
I checked my posts	kozar	Jul 2019	#5
I am very impressed that you went through all that, brave! And persisted in your goal! Inspiring.	emmaverybo	Aug 2019	#6

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Fri Jul 12, 2019, 10:13 PM

MLAA (13,807 posts)

1. Glad you are feeling strong and healthy 🙂

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Sat Jul 13, 2019, 03:38 AM

safeinOhio (29,324 posts)

2. There are no health issues that

can't be helped with diet and exercise.

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Sat Jul 13, 2019, 11:09 AM

kozar (1,465 posts)

3. I would add the word almost to your line.

While I agree that diet and exercise have kept me in check for years. There are more than likely some issues like depression and others that get into the way. I know a number of people that did the diet and exercise thing only. Some made it through, some just found the pain of exercise to be too much and the surgery gave them the pain free kick start to change their lives. As with any issue, there are multiple sides, but I do not believe either side is 100% foolproof or correct.

Koz

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Sat Jul 13, 2019, 01:11 PM

safeinOhio (29,324 posts)

4. I wouldn't call it a cure.

But the right amount, might only be waving your hand and everyone can improve their diet at least a little at a time.

Exercise is almost equal to talk therapy according to many studies. I can attest to that.

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Sat Jul 13, 2019, 03:27 PM

kozar (1,465 posts)

5. I checked my posts

and never used the word "cure" I see it as a tool just like anything else.

I am happy that you found something that worked for you. It seems we have different views on this subject, at lease how I read it, so I will just wish continued health and happiness.

Koz

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Sat Aug 10, 2019, 09:41 PM

emmaverybo (8,143 posts)

6. I am very impressed that you went through all that, brave! And persisted in your goal! Inspiring.

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