karenl

I'm a 30yr old female 11 days post op in the midst of yet another meltdown. I'm single, no kids, severe PCOS, sleep apnea, high BP, had blood lots in both lungs 3yrs ago, and just found out 2wks before surgery that I have a clotting disorder. Aunt Flo arrived during my 1st wk of pre-op diet...and is still here. I started blood thinning shots Lovenox twice a day 5 days pre-op and now I have an incision that's started to bleed. Exactly 1wk post-op I got the flu which I'm still trying to recover from. I was dehydrated with low BP at the doc this wk, so I was taken off my BP meds for the first time in 13yrs! But I've felt so sh!tty I haven't really been able to appreciate that yet. Anyway, I'm feeling terribly discouraged and completely unsure about my decision to have bypass. The whole process took over a year, so I had plenty of time to think and research and that's what I did. But now I'm totally regretting doing this to myself and I don't know if it's hormones that are making me psycho or if I'm just frustrated from being sick or if this is normal or if it's a combination of all of the above.
Either way, I'm stuck so I guess I have to deal but I just needed to vent. Thanks.

I just got home last night from my rny on the 9th..whoever says we are taking the easy way out are full of crap! But everyday will get better just gotta have faith.

i am shooting between october 7-14 i have a appt with insurance sept 3 so 2 weeks from today....I am so hoping everything goes as plan i had everything don in June but chickened out of setting a date was scared of the complications. But i decided i dont want to live in the what if's so i am doing this and hoping for the bet...

I know I wish he would of looked into my file sooner..In the beginning I wanted the bypass and he suggested the sleeve, he must not of realized how bad my hernia was. 1/3 of my stomach was up in my esophagus causing me severe pain..Now I have to research the complete bypass and check out the forums for gastric bypass stories! ugh

Mine is Also on the 19th..cheers to us!

Mine is Also on the 19th..cheers to us!

We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve BariatricPal can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that BariatricPal.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!



The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!
That’s right! BariatricPal.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of BariatricPal.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet.

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BariatricPal.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book!
The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation of real-life member stories told in their own words. The book features BariatricPal.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of BariatricPal.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already!

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We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from BariatricPal.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!