LaDivaDev

Today is almost like a birthday...you're getting a great gift that will assist you in amazing ways for life!! Sending love your way today!

Let us know the outcome; we're rooting for you!!!

How INCREDIBLE!!! Isn't it amazing to see how many years comes off our appearance just by the weight loss? Absolutely amazing. You are beautiful, before and after!

It's amazing how much younger you look. You are so beautiful, before and after!!!

When you are a lady and your wardrobe consists of leggings and oversized shirts with belts or dresses with belts because your pants no longer fit. And another: when your tailbone KILLS you after sitting for a while. Ouch!

You were SUCH a gorgeous bride!!! Congratulations on incredibly awesome success!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUUU!!! I remember feeling the same way. It was as if it were a surreal experience. I was excitedly looking forward but was afraid too as I didn't know what my experience would end up being like. But I must say, I've had a very non-typical experience overall: no food aversions, no vomiting, no problems major with digestion, and no surgical issues. I have been extremely fortunate indeed, but still taking things one day at a time. I hope that as you gear up for this journey, you feel a sense of peace and tranquility in knowing that you are making the best decision for YOU. I can't promise you that it will be easy, but I can promise you that it will be worth it. Dev

So gorgeous....before and after. Incredible.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUUU!!!

Before picture was 1 month before I began the journey. October pic was 1 month ago. Surgery was RNY on Aug 8, 2016. I'm down 72 pounds from my highest weight of 355.

Love and blessings to you! I said a prayer tonight on your behalf.

I really hope you get that link to us...I'd love to see it!!

Hi everyone, I had my RNY on 8/8, and at a month out, I'm finding that pretty much every other day, all I want to do is sit/lie down. I try and push myself to be a bit more active, but it seems like in the days that follow, I end up paying dearly for it. I tried going back to work after four weeks and ended having to go home after half a day. My surgeon is granting me next week off so that I can rest; it's depressing. I just wish I knew when if be back to my "normal" again. Any thoughts/contributions? Thanks for everything!

Update: I had my RNYGB yesterday. Surgery went well. Things took close to 3 hours, but turned out very good. So far, no complications or complaints. I'm trying to breathe deeply since my lungs are still coming back. I've been walking too. It's tender and tight, but I have been moving! Nurses and staff have been great as well. No nausea/vomiting (I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this one). Dr. Started me on liquids and I kept them down no problem. Heading home from hospital now. Thanks to everyone for al the love and support!

My surgery is also today. I'm taking things one step at a time.

Are you getting excited?!?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am actually. I've spent the last several days ruminating over this and that, but today I woke up and felt hopeful and optimistic. It really has been a roller coaster of emotions.

It took me about 6 months.

Good luck, Pink Ninja! I'm going in the 8th. I've got some nervous energy, but I'm just taking things one moment at a time.

I totally understand you on this! But also remember, you will have some seriously fun and awesome moments with your loved ones again in the future, you'll just be making different food choices. AAANNNNDDD, let's not forget that there are some amazing resources out there for us regarding Bariatric cooking...including WLS-friendly desserts! I'm rooting for you, every rough step of the way!!!

For me, it has been a 6 month process at Kaiser Fremont Bariatric. Went to two seminars, got scheduled for an initial consultation with surgeon and nutritionist, then was placed on the reduced calorie diet. I began this process in late February. I received a surgery date in mid July for August 8 (one week from today). Which Kaiser are you going through?

@@LaDivaDev you are aces good luck with gastric bypass in august speedy recovery kathy Thanks, Grammy!!!

Greetings, all! I think my take-away from Alex's post is this: "Be ever mindful that you communicate on this forum from a place of positive intent, and do your best to consider the impact it will have on the other person. Let this guide the manner in which you engage in this forum." In other words, this isn't the place to be a jerk. In a nutshell, that's the conclusion I came to. Works for me.

I'm so sorry to hear about these major complications. Hang in there! Where did you have your surgery? Which surgery?

What an amazing transformation!!! Way to go!!!

Holly, your story is incredible and inspiring to me! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us!