I had my Roux N-Y surgery on August 19, 2024. I weighed at about 270 pounds in February of 2024 and lost 30 pounds on my own before surgery. I have currently lost 93 pounds and down from a size 20 to size 14 in jeans, and from a size 3x to an Xtra large top, 8 months later. I have lost overall a total of 52 inches. Most of it is 36 inches from my waist and hips. I feel fantastic!!! I have learned that I cannot eat anything with a lot of sugar, or I would end up with Dumping Syndrome. Running to the bathroom is no fun, and you quickly learn what you cannot eat or drink. I am Diabetic, and losing the weight has helped me considerably with keeping my numbers down and I am not taking as much insulin as I used to. I am hoping with meeting my weight loss goal, which is 150 or less, that I will be off insulin all together. I have been able to go for longer walks now as I couldn't do it before losing weight. It is easier on my hips and knees! I continue taking all the required vitamins that they suggest. It is a good idea to follow up with the Post-op meetings every month online or talk with your doctor or nutritionist about any concerns you have. I have had great success and only wish I could have done this years ago when I first learned of this. I didn't have the right insurance that helped cover the costs. Most of all, I thank the Lord for providing the right people to help get me where I am at today. My before pic before surgery and 2nd pic is 8 months later