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« on: December 01, 2012, 08:48:35 AM »
Hi, I'm new here! What a wonderful group of people!
This topic caught my interest because a few years ago, at my doctor's request, I looked into the specifics of having the gastric bypass surgery. I didn't like what I learned. I joined an online board for those who had it done and those considering it, and after reading about the pain, the vomiting, the dumping, the regaining, and the DYING. I knew I would never have it done. Then my friend's sister and sister's husband both had the surgery. She was doing fine. He had complications and they went back "in" to fix it. He died. He was only 52. She lost some weight but has now regained most of it. My thoughts were "I'd rather be fat!"
I've been on many diets over the years and only got fatter when I went back to eating my favorite foods again. What I like about this Lifestyle Change is not having to give up my favorites but simply change how I make them! I bought the 2012 version of your book from Amazon a few weeks ago and read it in one sitting (I like to sit! LOL) There are some startling facts in there and some terrific recipes.
I had already started eating a low carb way on October 4 so this just helped me to refine and reinforce my choice. I'm already off my blood pressure medicine and my pressure has been excellent everyday!
So far I've lost 17 pounds and my husband has lost 35! I'm looking forward to reading more here, and to getting to know all of you.