rianjohnson82

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

I am NOT DONE, but I'm happy!!! Like Pharrell happy! LOL 70 pounds down. 30-40 more maybe? I don't have a goal. Enjoying the journey!

Amazing thread !!!!!!
The folks posting in here are doing more to promote the benefits than a billion typed posts.
Seriously. Everyone wants to jump in and give advice.....share this.....share that.....etc.
It's all great and helpful.......but it's simply words....talk.
The before and after pics nail it all down and motivate in a way that nothing else can. THANK YOU !!!!!
I don't understand why more people don't want to post before & after photos.

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

First surgery: September 25, 2015 249 lbs (Sleeve) second surgery: December 10, 2015 (gastric bypass) June 2015 135 lbs=114 total lost!! I had a lot of problems in the 3 months between surgeries, which is why they did the revision.. Totally worth it all in the end.. Happier, healthier and feeling great!

I was also frustrated with the long wait time, however, it wasn't til after I had the surgery did I understand the whole process.. I had a lot of problems with my initial sleeve surgery and ended up with the full bypass 3 months later. I would never have been physically or emotionally ready to deal with everything had I not had the 9 months to prepare with my Dr and dieticians.. Hang in there.. It is all worth it in the end.. I am 9 months out from my initial surgery and down 114lbs with 20 to go to my goal weight.. Even after everything I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

I was also frustrated with the long wait time, however, it wasn't til after I had the surgery did I understand the whole process.. I had a lot of problems with my initial sleeve surgery and ended up with the full bypass 3 months later. I would never have been physically or emotionally ready to deal with everything had I not had the 9 months to prepare with my Dr and dieticians.. Hang in there.. It is all worth it in the end.. I am 9 months out from my initial surgery and down 114lbs with 20 to go to my goal weight.. Even after everything I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

I was also frustrated with the long wait time, however, it wasn't til after I had the surgery did I understand the whole process.. I had a lot of problems with my initial sleeve surgery and ended up with the full bypass 3 months later. I would never have been physically or emotionally ready to deal with everything had I not had the 9 months to prepare with my Dr and dieticians.. Hang in there.. It is all worth it in the end.. I am 9 months out from my initial surgery and down 114lbs with 20 to go to my goal weight.. Even after everything I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

I will try the shampoo!
Thank you for your post!

I was also frustrated with the long wait time, however, it wasn't til after I had the surgery did I understand the whole process.. I had a lot of problems with my initial sleeve surgery and ended up with the full bypass 3 months later. I would never have been physically or emotionally ready to deal with everything had I not had the 9 months to prepare with my Dr and dieticians.. Hang in there.. It is all worth it in the end.. I am 9 months out from my initial surgery and down 114lbs with 20 to go to my goal weight.. Even after everything I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

Hi all, thought I would give you a wee update on my post...
The Naked Hottie is no more but that's ok. He still has a very important place in my new post-sleeve life...
I have been out on a few dates since, but yet to find someone special. But the big news is that I have increasingly become like catnip to younger men! Yes, I am now normal sized, so I dress better. And I like myself, so there's a positive vibe coming from me.
But apparently, according to the one who's pursued me for the last few months (ex model cutie), it's my attitude that's doing it - I am fun, interesting and full of life. Who'd have thought it ha ha ha!!! Flattering as it is, I am still resisting as there's younger than me -and there's waaaaaaaay too young.
But the smile on my face says it all.... :-))))))

Good luck! Take it 1 day at a time and you will be just fine! :-)

Thanks bigloser2014 it always makes me feel better when you know you’re not the only one struggling with the emotional embarrassment. I just sometimes feel like it takes so much out of me. An your right I can't wait for the day that doing the smallest thing doesn't make me feel so drained and tired. rianjohnson82 my surgery date is right there with you im schedule for Sept 29 nervous as I can be. Thanks you guys for the wonderful words of encouragement.

I had the same concern for my family, having two kids ages 14 and 16.
I kept it simple by cooking up a few pounds of taco meat for salads, nachos, burritos,etc. and freezing it in one pound increments to be used when I had absolutely no energy to cook. I also made a froze a few gallons of chili, beef stew, and meatballs.
I always have lunch meat on hand for hot sandwiches (they love paninis) and they can make those themselves.
Cereal is always on hand as is pb&j. I also keep bacon in the fridge for blts.
All low cost, low energy options...

I just got the call that the I strange approved 100%..I'm just waiting for scheduling to call.. Super excited.. Feel like I'm gonna puke

I just got the call that the I strange approved 100%..I'm just waiting for scheduling to call.. Super excited.. Feel like I'm gonna puke

I just got the call that the I strange approved 100%..I'm just waiting for scheduling to call.. Super excited.. Feel like I'm gonna puke

I told my supervisor , the only one I personally have to address but when the weight start coming off the rumors will start . I have given this a lot of thought and if someone asks I'm going to tell them. Why should I be ashamed, I tried diets and exercise but I am still (as my dr has written) morbidly obese. I'm doing this for my health not because I want to wear a bikini, would anyone look down on someone if they had their gall bladder or appendix taken out, or having chemo. I'm doing this to prolong my life. So the hell with anyone telling me I took the easy way out..sorry had to vent

I pray mine goes the same I'm having mine fine Wed.,5/21

Everyone's experience is unique, but I have to tell you that at 5 weeks out, it's been 100% easier than I thought. Seriously, if I didn't have 5 ugly incision marks on my belly, I would question if I even had the surgery yet! The first 48 hours post-surgery were brutal. By day 3 i felt back to normal. Yes, I have restriction and I love it! I haven't had one single problem I read about on this forum - no gas, no heartburn, no throwing up. My sleeve hasn't rejected anything. I hope you have an equally easy time!

I don't really ever post on here, but have been on here reading everything for months. Next month is my last visit and then hopefully I will get a surgery date soon. It gives me hope to read all of your wonderful stories, even the ones that aren't so positive. Because in all the posts I have read, even the ones where they is some negativity, it is usually followed by: still the best decision I have ever made. And this has kept me going thru all of the appointments and all of the hoops you have to jump through to be approved. No matter what happens in the next months, I know it will be worth it. Thank you all for giving me hope.

I'm getting my sleeve June 9 and I agree, the posts on here negative and positive , are always followed with, no regrets or the best choice I ever made , it makes me realize how important it is to feel good about yourself . And that great satisfaction of success far outweighs any small discomfort or problems along the way. The outcome is worth it!