Angelpoet73

Down 96lbs. Surgery was March 10th

I started at 250 six months ago and am 8 pounds from goal weight of 130. I'm 5'6
 

I'm at the same stage. I go to see my nutritionist in two weeks during my second visit. I have to go four times and get a psych evaluation. I'm nervous but so ready.

6 weeks Post Op today. She had the 2nd surgery on the kidney stone today and they successfully got it! It had traveled back up towards the kidney so that thing was not going to come out on its own, that's for sure.
It remains to be seen how/if this will affect the nausea and vomiting. I'm praying it was the cause of it all and she'll be nausea and vomit free after today! Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers.

@@FlabbyNat I read that with PCOS or hormonal related facial hair there is 78% resolution with the surgery. I'm hoping that's true and I'm in that 78%.

Thursday!! Today is Sunday. OMG! It has been a long, hard road with many hoops to jump through, and now, "suddenly", it's here! I am nearly there. I am nearly sleeved. I'm nearly having a difficult time with pain from a drain, and not able to drink a bottle of Water at one sitting. I'm nearly barely able to eat a tablespoon of greek yogurt at a sitting. My life is nearly changed for the better. One day soon I will be searching my closets for smaller clothes which I saved back from when I was smaller. I'm so excited to begin this journey to health and happiness, I am nearly able to polish my own toenails, to lace up my shoes. Nearly able to run up a flight of stairs and not be winded and keep up with my grand kids. It's Sunday...I'm nearly there!

I'm at the same stage. I go to see my nutritionist in two weeks during my second visit. I have to go four times and get a psych evaluation. I'm nervous but so ready.

Fingers crossed for June 4th here!

Okay, take a deep breath and calm down
Bariatric surgery will REDUCE your risk of death by 89%. And that includes the tiny risk of death associated with any surgery.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1356432/
What if i die on the operation table?
We all have to die somehow, and my take on that possibility was (1) it's a tiny risk, less than a half of one percent; and (2) since we have to die, dying on an operation table is probably the best way to go. It's painless, you don't know it's happening, and there are people there to take care of your body and inform your family. Better that than having a massive stroke (huge risk for obese people btw) at home alone, being unable to summon help, dying slowly and painfully and then having your body be eaten by your pets.
Wont the staples in my stomach cause cancer on a later stage?
I'm not aware of any science showing that staples cause cancer. You know what probably does cause cancer though? Obesity!
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/causes-prevention/risk/weight-activity/obesity-fact-sheet
http://www.asco.org/practice-research/obesity-and-cancer
Will the staples not cause discomfort?
No, you can't feel the staples. You will probably have some discomfort immediately after surgery, caused by the incisions and the gas they use to inflate your abdomen for surgical access, but you will get good pain meds to take care of it and it will go away quickly.
Will the fact that i had the procedure not cut my life expectancy short?
No, bariatric surgery is associated with a lower death rate than is found in morbidly obese people who choose not to have surgery:
http://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/does-bariatric-surgery-increase-life-expectancy-in-obese-patients/
You know what will significantly decrease your life expectancy? Yes, you guessed it, remaining morbidly obese will!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/01/weight.shortens.lifespan.health/
"According to recent NIH statistics obese individuals have a 50 to 100% increased risk of death from all causes compared to normal weight individuals."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1473136/
All that emotional energy you are spending being afraid of surgery? Spend it on being afraid of obesity instead. That's what should scare you and make you willing to step outside your comfort zone to fight it with the most effective weapon possible, which for the vast majority of people is bariatric surgery.

I feel for you. my hubs goes with me on majority of dr visits period simply bc I have soo many health issues and he was with me when 2 of my specialist sent me to the surgeon. both these dr's ironically talked to me about the sleeve would be best for me the same week and neither of them know each other. they each explained the risk and the benefits and with the health issues I have the weight was just going to continue to go up. I had been 30 some yrs yoyo dieting nothing was helping. I'd lose 30 to 40 end up gaining 50 to 60! up and down all thru my life. the benefits outweigh the risks! I refused to end up 300 pds and stuck on the recliner not having a life. the way it was I was approaching 275. I had had enuff! hashi's was destroying my life. type 2 and insulin resistant and the list goes on. I kept this private from extended family including my parents. my hubs and a few BFF's is all I told I was not going to hear every bodys negative opinions on something that I personally had to do for me and my health. has your spouse went to any appointments with you? I even took my hubs with me thru all the preop classes. he was involved as well. I hope you can work thru this and sometimes a person has to do whats best for them regardless of what other members think and want. keep us posted dear...I didn't read the comments I'm sure you'll get more support! hang in there! I am soo glad I went thru this for ME. I am 8 months postop and over 100 down and its amazing..best thing I ever did for myself!

My date is June 15th! I am a teacher so I scheduled my surgery for the first Monday we are out so I have to summer to recovery. I am grateful for this extra time to really think about the decision I am making and research and prepare myself for the all the major changes that are going to be taking place in a few short months.
On a side note, we got an invite to a wedding the Dominican Republic in November. For the first time in my life I am not freaking out about wearing a bathing suit around a bunch of people who like just they did when we were in high school because I will be thinner! Woohoo! So excited !

Yesterday, I took the first step on changing my life to what I would call “A Healthier Me”.
After several months of research online, reading publications, reviewing studies and listening to the audio book “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve” countless visits on the BariatricPal.com forum along with several visits to different bariatric seminars – I found myself closing in on my decision. What I found very helpful was the videos on You Tube by Lauren Vento – that was the turning point for me - it help me realize that “yes” having the gastric sleeve surgery is for me and although surgery sounds very scary, I can choose to think about this in a positive way. .
Took the first big step - I did it!
I had my first visit with the Surgeon today Dr. Neil Floch, and I have to admit I was pretty excited and after researching my insurance company guidelines I knew exactly what to expect. I think I was the last patient, so I felt a little rushed by the nurse, but once the doctor came in, he was really relaxed and very prepared for the list of questions I had for him, which I got from the Big Book. He ask me if I knew what procedure I wanted and why. I told him I wanted the Gastric Sleeve because it was not as evasive as the Gastric Bypass and the Duodenal Switch, and it did not have the long-term complications that can come from malabsorption and the Vitamin deficiencies. As we continued on with the conversation he ask me many questions concerning my health, my history and what led me to where I am today. I mentioned my life long journey struggles with yoyo dieting and losing the battle and failing somewhere along the way and gaining back twice as much. At 5’6”, 250 lbs, and a BMI of 40 with sleep apnea, I can only say it is time for change. I really enjoyed talking to my surgeon, he is really great and I knew when we were half way through our talk that he was the one.
This is my first post of many to come.
I am so glad I found all of you.
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Aside from setting my wedding date, this was probably the most exciting date I have ever set in my life! My surgery date is June 15th and I am thrilled. For the last 10 years I have put on an average of ten pounds a year. I feel like garbage and I am exhausted all the time.
I am a 6th grade teacher and so I scheduled my surgery for the first Monday we are out of school. My husband is very supportive, my mother is terrified and 99% of my friends are very supporttive. I have one friend who is less than thrilled I am choosing to have this surgery. This is also my friend who I have yo-yo dieted with since we were 13. She has struggled with her weight all of her life as well. Either way I am excited to start this journey and share my experiences with all of you! Looking forward to learning lots and lots!

I had surgery on a Monday and was back in class that following Monday. Everyone's different though.

Had mine the first day of my 7 month journey

Had mine today too pretty easy . She pretty much just asked me enough to fill out the clearance form and than said I was too intelligent for my job and should consider the medical field lol

I was told today that I was boring. I laughed at her. It was such a breeze. I don't know why I was concerned. I really expected a couch. Lol

Lord, I wear 3X, but I have 2X, 1X and XL waiting for me to work my way down. I don't think I saved anything smaller than that on my last few trips up and down the yo yo string. Maybe I'll buy a goal outfit in a Large and then hope I get to choose a smaller goal outfit after that! Large! That seems crazy right now!

Hi, everyone! I am 55, married 32 years and have two children. I am aiming for June so that I can be out of the classroom while I recover. The other reason for a June surgery date is that I'm planning on keeping this private. During the school year, FMLA time is a possibility, but all the school board minutes are published in our local paper which means names of teachers who are on medical leave get printed. I had surgery a few years back during the school year and had to answer well-meaning questions to people around town about whether or not I was okay. Let's just say I won't repeat that experience, thank you very much.
In other news, I went shopping today for a new pair of jeans and said to myself, "Hopefully this is the last time I have to buy clothing this big."

@@Seahawkgirl I definitely have a goal size I'm trying to get to after surgery and for that I do have a goal outfit, but I'm also prepping by buying clothing of different sizes just to have as options such as tees sweats undergarments I currently wear a 4x 5x size so I'm doing light shopping for those type of pieces in 2x 1x range

Hello, all! I will be 42 on March 2nd. I have been married almost 24 years. I have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl (ranging in ages from 10-20). I have two grandchildren, also. I'm an English teacher at a small Texas high school. I'm looking for June to be my date as well!☺

Hello, all! I will be 42 on March 2nd. I have been married almost 24 years. I have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl (ranging in ages from 10-20). I have two grandchildren, also. I'm an English teacher at a small Texas high school. I'm looking for June to be my date as well!☺

Hello, all! I will be 42 on March 2nd. I have been married almost 24 years. I have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl (ranging in ages from 10-20). I have two grandchildren, also. I'm an English teacher at a small Texas high school. I'm looking for June to be my date as well!☺

I am self-pay, so I don't have to jump through insurance hoops. Sucks that I have to pay out of pocket but glad I don't have so many restrictions in order to have surgery.
I am a teacher, so I scheduled the surgery right after school is out. I have had my psych eval and met with the nutritionist. All I have to do now is the pre-surgery class and a physical, both of which are scheduled 6/2.
Getting ready...nervous, but ready!

I'm at the same stage. I go to see my nutritionist in two weeks during my second visit. I have to go four times and get a psych evaluation. I'm nervous but so ready.