jenniferx25

Its been one year since I have started the greatest journey of my life I was alwayd the fat kid an jus learned to deal with it well this surgery surely changed that prospective im am truely blessed to have had the finances to pay for this second chance at life although it wasnt a magic tool granite the first 40 lbs was gone without any hard work but the other 150 was earned threw good choices an lots of excersise it is not a magic tool you have to put fourth the effort an you will see great sucess I promise I work as a tug boat captian an am goin from home 240days a year the thing ppl do out here for fun is eat I had to learn that excersising was my new fun an had to come up with my own uses like running on a barge an jerking ropes for excersise if I did this any one can.
Starting weight 417
Current weight 227
190lbs gone forever in one year

And also, this is why I won't tell anyone about my surgery because I know I will get negativity and people hating. The only person I told was my husband and he doesn't even want me to do it. I've been trying to talk to about it and he doesn't wanna hear it, I'm doing this to be healthy and I also have a daughter that I wanna be there for when she's older. Thanks

If she was a true friend she would support you no matter what. And if she's overweight she could even go through this journey with you. She is not your friend. And you need to stay away and do what you think is best for you. If you want to get healthy go for it!

It's funny cuz we all were in the beginning stage! And I very upset because I went to see my surgeon and the nurse that weighting me had the nerve to say, "I don't know why people are doing this surgery, they need to run around in the park and stop depending on a surgery" omg! I got so upset and I told her some people need it for medical reasons, and it's really messed up, I told my doctor I don't want her to help me at all! And he assigned a nice older nurse that understood why we are doing this,

It's funny cuz we all were in the beginning stage! And I very upset because I went to see my surgeon and the nurse that weighting me had the nerve to say, "I don't know why people are doing this surgery, they need to run around in the park and stop depending on a surgery" omg! I got so upset and I told her some people need it for medical reasons, and it's really messed up, I told my doctor I don't want her to help me at all! And he assigned a nice older nurse that understood why we are doing this,

Hello all, I have my appointment with my surgeon today. I hope all goes we'll ???? I'm from the bronx. My pcp gave me a referral and hopefully all goes we'll and I can get my surgery done. Thanks

I don't even recognize the old me anymore!!! Sw:308 cw:205 hoping to be out the 2s by my 1 yr mark may 30th

It seems every doctor is different - Here is what I've seen different on this forum and these are the questions I would confirm
What is the pre-op diet requirement - some require 2 weeks, my doctor required none Some have different post -op diets, I was full liquid 2 3 weeks, soft foods 2 weeks, regular food after. I've seen some doctors require 4 weeks on each stage What are the Vitamin requirements after surgery Exercise - when can you start (mine was 6 weeks, I've seen others at 3/4 weeks start) What is the expected stay in the hospital (i was released the next day--some stay 3-4 days) What are his/her recommendations in returning to work. You might also ask about follow up visits to the doctor. I saw mine after 2 weeks, next is 3 months, 6 months and yearly post op, Hopefully he/she will help you navigate through insurance requirements if you are pursuing insurance coverage. Some require a 6 month plan prior to surgery, some 3, some none. Research they changes you will need to make after surgery and know that this is a change for life, Things like no soda, no alochol for 6 months (that was my dr's recommendation) and not drinking with your meals. Some of these changes can me the hardest. read about what "head hunger" is I would also check out YouTube and watch the surgery (if you aren't queasy). It was very informative.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!!!