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sarahsweets · Jan 19, 2022, 03:00 AM

I think @therealstacy and I must have been reading the same mayo clinic info. On the second page they list all the solutions which are always things like lose weight, exercise etc. But many times people are watching their food intake and are exercising. Those BMI charts have been scientifically proven to be bunk- practically pseudoscience. Below is the quote I read about weight lose from the article:

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Weight loss. Losing 7% of your body weight can reduce insulin resistance and blood pressure and decrease your risk of diabetes. In fact, any amount of weight loss is beneficial. It's also important to maintain your weight loss. If you're struggling with losing weight and keeping it off, talk to your doctor about what options might be available to help you, such as medications or weight-loss surgery.

I am 99% sure I had this syndrome or some other metabolic syndrome and I can share what saved my life. Gastric bypass-specifically the roux-n-y procedure. I am not a fan of the sleeve for people like us. The roux-n-y bypass not only reduces the size of your stomach but you actually have to have about 100cm of small intestines removed in order to re-route things to the new stomach. Yes you eat less but you have to follow dietary and vitamin guidelines. I know 6 women who all gained their weight back plus some more and two had revisions. It is a tool. But because of the work done on the small intestines you absorb everything differently. Sugar is very hard to tolerate, fatty foods can only be eaten in small amounts if at all. I know I sound like I work for some surgeon but I am very passionate. Forget what you see on 600lb life or any of those shows. I had my surgery in 2007 and weighed in at around 320lbs. I have kept all the weight off with the exception of the 20lbs I lose and gain. I need to exercise and I hate it. So anyone who likes it and has tips I am open to hearing them. Oh and I too was on seroquel and thought I would never lose weight.
This is the day of my surgery

This is my husband and I at a wedding a couple of years ago..
Please do not think I am bragging! Message me if anyone wants to chat about it.