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Feeling so good!!!!

Feeling so good!!!!

Congratulations


Aka_ET

HW-220
Pre-op 194.3
RNY
SD June 16th 2017
CW-176
GW-140
HT 5' 3"
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"You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit"

Feeling so good!!!!

Feeling so good!!!!

I had my RNY done at Fremont kaiser! Dr Dutta is amazing. Super laid back and easy to talk to. The longest part of the process for me was waiting for the classes. I'd say it took about 4 months.

Thank you so much. You both are so helpful. This site has been amazing. I tend to agree that we often hear about the bad more than the good and we certainly don't often hear "yippee I didn't dump!" LOL I also strongly believe that, if done right, we can train our intestines to accept food more. High hopes maybe but I need high hopes to move forward.

I dont drink juices due to acid reflux and don't eat sweets that often, greasy foods already upset my stomach. My weakness is bread, but I think I can keep it to whole grain or whole wheat.

So with all this ... I'm down to the line on making my decision and I can have the sleeve next Monday or the bypass next Wednesday (or maybe Aug 9th depending on if he needs a co-surgeon). Between this an my other posts, I decided I'm gonna be an RNY girl!

I have a few NSVs to celebrate:
1. I walked past a mirror and did a double take. For the first time in many many years my first thought was "wow! You are actually really pretty!" Instead of the usual "ugh so fat" or "you look okay today but you are still fat" I'm going to be conceited today and say I am pretty
2. I went to a jewelry stand with my friend who is pretty skinny and we have the same ring size! I now wear a size 8 ring when just a year ago it was a size 14! That made me feel really skinny!
3. This is a scale victory but I'm at the point where I've actually lost more weight than I weigh right now! I am down 279 pounds and I weigh 261! I started at 540!
I am just feeling awesome today!

I suggest a nice tea with raw honey and cinnamon to help your belly heal. At least, that was what I did as soon as I got out of the hospital. I also smoked the old-fashioned way with no problems less than 48 hours post op.

Hmmm that's odd...out here in CA it's covered as long as your primary refers you and you meet all the medical criteria.

My insurance doesn't cover it and even if it did, the deductible is so high it would have cost a fortune anyway. I'm having my sleeve done in Mexico Saturday by one of the top bariatric surgeons in the world and its costing me under $5000. America has the worst health insurance in the world if you ask me.

I'm so glad to hear it's easier after surgery! It's a long time to go without chewing something delicious and savory! I almost took a bite of my kid's Mac and cheese last night out of habit!

I survived on watermelon for almost 7 months... ate like a bird

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I always find it so interesting how various programs/doctors can be soooo different in what you can/cannot have. My program says no caffeine because it is a natural diuretic and the biggest risk with this surgery is dehydration. So I've been off caffeine prior to my surgery.

My Dad had a type of Bariatric surgery over 40 years ago. His surgery removed quite a bit of his intestines but nothing was done to the stomach. There was no dietician involved back then, just eat and then everything passed through quickly. So he continued to drink coffee and iced tea post-surgery. He died three years ago after being on dialysis for 7 years. Although none of his doctors ever said what caused the kidney failure, I rather be safe than sorry.

I finally made my Protein goal today. Yay

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Holy crap! I only have 25 more days until my surgery. I am super excited but also really nervous and stressed out. I'm really struggling with eating right all the time right now as I am a stress eater. Someone tell me I'm overthinking please?!?!

Ok y'all, I am freaking out, the big day is on Monday! Making my list for things to take to the hospital- any must haves? Thanks!