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i started at 339lbs with medical problems.dr.hans schmidt has help me turn my life around through gastric by pass surgery.i know weigh 170lbs feel great excerise 5x a week and plan all my meals out carefully.i am 54 and have 7 grandchildren i feel 24 and loove the new me. i can now enjoy playing with my grands and have aloso inspired my dear hubby and others to see how harmeful extra weight can be. my husband has lost 15 lbs so far and working hard to get himself healter. changing life long habits is difficult but with the love and support of family and friends it is possiable.evryday for me is happier and i wish the best to all and will keep u all in my thoughts . take one day at a time it will happen.

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Hi - I'm 41 who had enough. I'm in a commited relationship with no children, but 2 parents! LOL! I made it through the gastric bypass with flying colors (knock wood). I read a couple of profiles and am very impressed! I hope I can offer some enlightment in the future! ANYONE WHO NEEDS ANY INFO ABOUT THE PRE-OP OR ANYTHING - LET ME KNOW. 2/26/04 - Had my first date w/the surgeon. I'm still swollen so when I put on my sweats to get dressed I felt a little disappointed that nothing felt baggy. My dad was nice enough to drive me to the appointment - so I sat in the backseat of his minivan. When I put down the 2nd armrest, it didn't hit my thigh, so I thought maybe I did lose a little something. When I got to the surgeon's office, all my hospital mates were there too and it was nice to see EVERYONE feeling pretty darn great. Okay - well they called my name and I was so nervous that I didn't lose a pound (failure complex) and they weighed me in at 310! 310!!! That 20 pounds off!! I'm really happy. Supportive friends/family are happy -- jealous jerks say, well it's probably just water weight, etc. Who cares what it is -- the number went from 330 to 310 -- who cares why! I lost 20 pounds. I go back for my next visit on 3/25/04. It's supposed to be in the 50s this weekend so my boyfriend said he's going to walk me around a little -- and as soon as the pain on the left hand side subsides a bit, I will drive to the gym to walk on the treadmill. 4/12/04 - Today is 8 weeks to the day of surgery and I got naked and weighed myself and it's 287! That's 43lbs down! It just seems so surreal. I eat - not a lot - but I eat and I'm losing. I'm back to the gym so I'm really pleased with my loss! It's just so weird to think that I may actually keep losing! 7/19/04 - Oh Boy it's been so long. I am not 5 months post-op and nearly 90lbs down! I just can't believe it. Although I haven't been to the gym for 3 weeks, I'm still losing about 2-4lbs a week, but I am on my way to the gym right now. I have 3 weeks of crunches to do! I just had full bloodwork done this morning and will post results. My BP was 108/80. It's so insane! I'm doing really well and I thank G-d everyday for this miracle. 9/28/04 - Once again, I've been so lax and I am so sorry. I am down 113lbs! It's been about 7-1/2 months and I'm just so grateful. I work hard at the gym and watch what goes into my mouth. I'm in size 14 jeans which is so mind-blowing I can't even explain. My bloodwork is EXCELLENT! My cholesterol is down to 140; my triglycerides are 111; my sugar is 88; my blood pressure is 124/74 down to 170/110! So Thank you G-d! Thank you Dr. Schmidt! Thank you to all my friends and family for all the love and support. 12/2/04 - 9-1/2 month update. Saw Dr. Schmidt today for my 9 month checkup. I am down to 198lbs! Anyway, it was nice to see him, he's a wonderful person and a GREAT surgeon! Good Luck to all!

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Hello! As I look at my ‘before and after’ photographs, it is hard for me to believe that I had my gastric bypass so long ago! Dr. Trivedi did my surgery in October of 2004. I think it took about year to attain my goal weight and ideal size (8 – 10). More important than that is I have kept the weight off ever since. My friends say it is hard to remember me at my old weight because at this size my body looks and feels like the body I was always meant to have! At my heaviest, I weighed in at 303 pounds. I had to have my eye pressure checked often because I was borderline glaucoma. I was on medications to help control my high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I didn’t exercise. My legs were so heavy that when I sat for any length of time, my legs and feet fell asleep. I found it difficult to walk and I fell often. I owned a small car that I disliked because I didn’t feel comfortable in it. The truth was that my big body didn’t fit in the car. In fact, my left leg was so heavy I had to lift it into the car with both arms. Of course, I rationalized that as being a flaw with the car’s design. In 2001 I started to study Gastric Bypass surgery. At that time I knew of very few local hospitals doing the surgery. I searched for information on the Internet and even found a Gastric Bypass (support) Chat Group. I asked lots of questions and the more information I got, the more confident I was that I was a good candidate for this surgery. Gobbling up any information I could find, I began dealing with my food issues. I changed the way I thought about my body and the nutrients it needed. I altered my diet and slowly began low-impact exercise. In late summer 2004 I found out a friend of mine had had the Gastric Bypass surgery by the Advanced Laparascopic Associates at Hackensack Medical Center. He was doing well and recommended Advanced Laparascopic Associates to me. I was more than ready! I attended the orientation seminar in early September 2004. Since I had done all my homework before the seminar, I had all the paperwork they needed from me to get the ball rolling. I chose my wonderful doctor, Dr Amit Trivedi, and met with him the next week to get prepared. My surgery took place about 2 weeks later, on October 20th 2004. I mark this day as my ‘birthday’ of sorts! Believe me, I still have trouble believing it myself sometimes! I’ll catch my reflection in a store window and be amazed at the person who is me!!! I am in better shape than I’ve ever been, and happier than I can ever remember. My blood pressure is perfect, as is my cholesterol and the pressure to my eyes; all my medications no longer necessary. I hope my story has helped you to make a decision about this surgery. This is serious surgery and it is NOT a ‘quick fix’. But if you are willing to change the way you eat and work hard to accomplish this, I urge you to do it! It is not only a life-changing surgery; it is a life-saving surgery. Good Luck to you and thanks for reading my story. Best wishes, Jennifer

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I will be 26 on Feb 16 and i feel great!! I knew i was getting big, but everyone around me kept telling me i was fine. growing up i loved to take pictures, when i started wanted to be behind the camera instead of in front of it i knew i had to do something about it. at my heaviest i was up to 253lbs.. i am able to eat almost anything, just in much much smaller portions. i take small bites and chew slow. i can even eat steak, as long as its not too tough. it doesn't matter that the portions are small because i am full. i have suffered with asthma since childhood and my breathing has gotten so much better.. i am 187lbs to date and i feel wonderful.. it works if you don't cheat. i have heard of so many tricks. but why cheat yourself if you have taken a step so drastic. i am so glad i did it now instead of waiting until...

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I always thought that gastric bypass surgery was something I would never even consider doing and that I could do it on my own. At my heaviest weight 423 lbs, I knew that it was impossible for me to try and lose it on my own after many failed attempts. So I made the conscious decision and researching the procedure I decided to go for it. I went to the seminar and to be quite honest wanted to bolt before the seminar began because of my nerves and my fright. But I stuck it out and my surgery was scheduled for August 28th, 2006. Unfortunately I didnt have it then for the reason my mother passed away that day. I was not going to go through with the surgery, but with the pressure from my family. I rescheduled 2 months later and had my surgery October 17th. Dr. Schmidt was so amazing and his staff is tremendous. I was well taken care of and I am so glad I had Dr. Schmidt as my surgeon. I am progressing real well and I am down 200+ pounds. Blood pressure low, diabetes almost gone and no more back and leg pain!!!!!!!!!!!! If your scared to go through with this. Dont be. It will be the best decision you will ever make. And I am glad that I made this decision to live a healthier life.

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Ryan Smith had gastric bypass on Monday, July 6th, 2003. He was operated on by Dr. Amit Trivedi of Advanced Laparoscopic Associates of Hackensack, NJ. At his heaviest, Ryan weighed 326lbs. At present, he is down to 193lbs, which signifies a 133lb weight loss. His feelings about the surgery are that it saved his life, and even with all the risks and worries, he would do it again if it meant being as happy as he is now. Ryan is a 2nd year HS english teacher are Deptford Township HS in South Jersey, and he can't imagine dealing with the rigors of the HS classroom while being as heavy as he was. To put it simply, Ryan finally feels like he is alive. He has much to be proud of and is thankful for all the love and support he has received from his parents, family and friends. Should you desire to contact Ryan, please do so at Jonzie99@aol.com His advice to anyone considering the surgery: The surgery is no more risky than being morbidly obese so take the "plunge" into the unknown and do it. It just may save your life!