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I had 2 nice crying sessions before my surgery. I was overwhelmed with emotions even though I'd been preparing for months. Part of it was because I didn't want to leave my cat. Lol Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

No alarm necessary today. My anxious mind woke up at 3am with anticipation of this surgery day. No thoughts really, just visions of closing my eyes on the operating table and opening them in a foreign room, foreign country... what am I thinking? How irresponsible my mom would think I was, my friends would think it's superficial, my husband thinks of the cost...
And as I sit here in the airport, staring at gate H7, I reflect on those thoughts and have 2 hours of alone time before boarding my flight. What is this small town girl thinking? I'm flying to freaking Mexico for a surgery I scheduled and planned less than two weeks ago. That's how I roll... too much planning makes me feel lost in needless details characteristic of my right brained mind. Think. Think. What am I doing here?
My anxiety should have had me in the bathroom by now, but I feel calm. Peaceful. Thankful.
I hated the week of fasting-liquid diet. And now, I feel satisfaction in dominating my cravings while secretly wanting to throat punch noisy sandwich bag guy three chairs down from me. food has bound my soul for so many long years and my reflection feels like an escape. Being stuck on food island, deserted and alone... I used to daydream about life as I'd want it to be and now I have every hope that it can happen.
What am I thinking? I smile. I feel comfort. Peace. Love... for myself. I've never said that before. Then again, I've never made myself a priority--always put others first and care way too much what others think, feel and say. Today, it's all about me. And I think I'm going to love me!
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You look amazing! My average weight was 255-260. I hope I do as well as you that would be great in time for summer. I was sleeved last week. Congratulations and do you have any words of wisdom or secrets to your success Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

You're Awesome! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I had 2 nice crying sessions before my surgery. I was overwhelmed with emotions even though I'd been preparing for months. Part of it was because I didn't want to leave my cat. Lol Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Did you really say that? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Lol...it was funny and she laughed....as a guy there are worse problems with lots of weight...and we will leave it at that. She looks great and is happy. Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App

There is no way in he!! I am NORMAL! hahaha.....But based on my BMI this morning I am now in the normal range...I can't believe it! I had surgery on 5/16/16. My starting weight was 252....I've lost 97.8 pounds and weigh 154.2 this morning!!! I only have 4.2 pounds to go before I hit my goal weight!! It's only been about 6.5 months.....I'm just amazed!!
First pic (I'm in the middle)....my daughter, me and my mom at Thanksgiving.

Second picture is me this past Easter before my surgery....ekkkk!

Do what's right for YOU! Husband or no husband, you are the only one that can be your own advocate!
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Time waits for no one.... I'm 35 with 2 kids and I was going to get this surgery done years ago but I allowed people to talk me out of it! I totally regret that now years later I'm still over weight and larger then I was before...
Listen... Come closer... Do What's BEST FOR YOU!!!!
Your husband is not living in your skin and we only have one LIFE! Do what make you happy plus it will give you a better quality of life. I know you want to respect your husband and family's feeling or concerns... blah blah blah but do they care about you??? I had a scare with high blood pressure in September and my cousin was found dead in October no health issues she smoked used diet pills besides that she was fine. That pushed me to call my surgeon and get the ball rolling! She was 36 and has a 10 year old daughter... Life is to short we have to do what we feel is best, you know your body and how you feel. Make a way and make it happen!

Your husband sounds like a self-centered jerk. Why do you need his permission to use his insurance? It's your insurance, too.
I started off a little heavier than you and slightly older. I was in agony walking down stairs. I couldn't take my kids to the mountains or the park. Now, I am a great mom. My kids are loving the new me and everything I can do with and for them. Shoot, this afternoon I'm chaperoning a walking field trip. I couldn't have done that last year!
This is your life. It's not going to get better without surgery. You know the odds are completely against you. Maybe you and your husband should try couples counseling with a sympathetic therapist.
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You look amazing! My average weight was 255-260. I hope I do as well as you that would be great in time for summer. I was sleeved last week. Congratulations and do you have any words of wisdom or secrets to your success Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

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I've been excited & today the tears... getting nervous. Scheduled for Dec. 29th. It'll all be worth it.
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@@smyleetn You can do this! My surgery is next Monday and I am getting pretty nervous too, but just remember WHY you are doing this! Remember that this process is about regaining control of your health and life and that you are capable of getting through!
I will be praying for you and try and remember to take deep, calming breaths and remind yourself why this is so important to you and what your hoping to achieve in your end result! Shift your thoughts to the positive aspects and trust that it will all work out to a better, healthier and happier you!

One more day for my Sleeve, yes it's getting me nervous. Today is my Clear liquids. Only got 32oz of Water so far. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I did. I had never had a major surgery before and just the risks associated with having surgery had me anxious.
Also dealing with my failures on the pre surgery diet added to my anxiety that something would happen to prevent the surgery from occurring.
It IS a huge deal. It IS a huge decision. It is NOT to be taken lately. So if you didn't have worries and emotional upheaval over it, I would worry about your knowledge on the subject.
But I had to keep telling myself, I have tried so many times on my own. 10 years I told myself change the way eat now on your own so you can enjoy that occasional piece of cheesecake, because with WLS, you won't get to. 10 years I watch the scales go down and up, each time regaining more weight than I had lost. Each time an injury would sideline my workouts, all that hard work lost because of my inability against my addiction to food.
Then my husband and I were thinking of buying our first home. I realized why, based on my health and my mother's time line of obesity, I would be dead in about 15 years. Then I realized I would never get to use what little savings for retirement I had accumulated.
Then a light bulb flashed. You didn't just have the option to use your savings for a down payment, but it could be used for medical bills. Suddenly something that would take years to save for since my employer again refused to cover it was a slight glimmer of hope.
I began to pursue that lead. When it still looked hopeful.. I began to research hard on the choices available, the stats, the long term stats, compared to other non surgical programs.
And finally make a decision to use money I might have used for my first home and instead give myself a fighting chance.
And then I wondered why I was so anxious and emotional? Lol. Somehow I think we all go thru this process. It is normal and expected.
And the fact that your probably also detoxing your body on the pre surgery diet just adds to the emotional upheaval.
I knew I wouldn't get a lot of rest in the hospital, do I made sure the two days previous to surgery, last weekend, I slept alot. Trying to keep from becoming over anxious.
So in a nutshell... yes. But we don't live in a nutshell. We live anxiety riddled lives already with a huge decision that we have thoroughly vetted about to come to fruition. So yeah, I would say it's to be expected. ????
DS performed 11/28/16. SW/HW 380 lbs.

Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts
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Today my scale read 298. I wanted to cry with happiness!
I haven't been this light for 6 years. I don't even know how to feel about it.
HW- 350
SW- 334
CW- 298
I've lost a total of 52 pounds in 8 weeks. I'm 6 weeks post surgery and even though it has been a rough journey it feels like life is starting to come together. I'm learning more every day and I've gotten through my first stall.
I'm starting to see why people say this was the best decision they ever made. As I'm not fully there yet, I hope one day I am.
My main goal for this post was because when things were super tough I needed to see the success people were achieving. I want to help inspire.
I want you to know you're not alone and even though each of our journeys are our own, you have more support here than you realize.
And hopefully I will never see a 3 on my scale again.

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I was driving on day 3. No pain meds after day 1.

3 months ago (8/23/16) I had RNY bypass surgery! I couldn't be happier with my progress so far!
I am 5'7
Starting weight: 280lbs
Current weight: 213lbs
Total weight lost: 67lbs
Here are my starting measurements:
Monday, August 22, 2016
Neck: 17 inches
Bust: 49.5 inches
Waist: 42 inches
Belly: 56.5 inches
Hips: 51 inches
Left arm: 17.5 inches
Right arm: 18 inches
Left thigh: 32inches
Right thigh: 32 inches
Left calf: 18.5 inches
Right calf: 19 inches
Here are my current measurements:
Monday, November 21, 2016
Neck:15
Waist: 37
Belly: 47
Hip: 48
Bust: 43.5
Left arm: 15
Right arm: 15
Left thigh: 26
Right thigh:27
Left calf:16.5
Right calf:16
Total inches lost: 46

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Feeling excited and scared at the same time but ready to get it over with
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Had my one week follow up last week...
HW:227 SW:208 CW:193 everything is going great still on liquids with a few acceptions from my surgeon... feel great and really excited of whats to come ????????????
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