SummerEssence

Hi everyone,
I had surgery May 7th. I’m currently down about 75lbs.
At the beginning I had major buyers remorse, nothing felt right everything was new (but not in a good way).
I am just now starting to notice changes In myself in pictures.
I have recently been out of town for school. I didn’t need a seat belt extender on the plane. I walked through the airport no problem, I walked to and from university every day, I was able to fit in the seats with no worry. The coolest thing is last night I went whale watching, everyone gets a coat...it fit!
Never before would I have fit in to some sort of standard issue clothing.
I’m not even sure why I’m making this post, except that I’m so excited! It took a while for me to notice things changing, but they finally did. And you are the people who will understand!

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Moved in 2000 but my entire family is still there.

Well there are pretty girls and handsome guys every where but you're right, the Texas chicks exude confidence or something
And it has NOTHING to,do with. the Big hair Syndrome.!

@gully90 From your photo, it's evident that some of the most beautiful women still come from Texas!

That is a terrible way to think going into surgery smh wow. Positive thinking is what you need to do. Slogan: Change you mind change your life.

Congrats and God bless you to have a successful surgery with a quick recovery.

Rochelle38 when people show you who they are believe them. You were alone with them in your life you just didn’t know it, sometimes if not most it’s jealousy and for those that actually do care and just don’t understand they will either come around are they just weren’t meant to be on this journey with you, sometimes when GOD remove people from our lives we don’t understand it and it hurt but, in time you will be thankful that he (GOD) LOVES you enough to remove the Toxic ppl from your life. It’s like A non curable disease it can snatch the life right out of you don’t let it you’ll be fine and make new friends. Don’t worry be Happy 😃!

When prayers go up blessings come down. I will also keep you in my prayers.

Preacher my surgery is September 7th and my name is Rosina please lift me up in prayer that God be my surgeon and that I have a easy, painless surgery and that I have only good reports with this surgery that I exceed my goals and expectations, In Jesus Name. Amen also thanks for your prayers in advance. Please use my name when praying for me 😁

I was originally going for the Sleeve however today my doctor changed me to the Bypass due to on and off acid reflux issues he said it would be better to get the bypass to avoid revision later. My date is September 7th, and I'm super excited to get going with this new life style and new me.

Rochelle38 when people show you who they are believe them. You were alone with them in your life you just didn’t know it, sometimes if not most it’s jealousy and for those that actually do care and just don’t understand they will either come around are they just weren’t meant to be on this journey with you, sometimes when GOD remove people from our lives we don’t understand it and it hurt but, in time you will be thankful that he (GOD) LOVES you enough to remove the Toxic ppl from your life. It’s like A non curable disease it can snatch the life right out of you don’t let it you’ll be fine and make new friends. Don’t worry be Happy 😃!

When prayers go up blessings come down. I will also keep you in my prayers.

Preacher my surgery is September 7th and my name is Rosina please lift me up in prayer that God be my surgeon and that I have a easy, painless surgery and that I have only good reports with this surgery that I exceed my goals and expectations, In Jesus Name. Amen also thanks for your prayers in advance. Please use my name when praying for me 😁

Yes I’m so thankful because I see so many people get the sleeve only to have a revision to bypass because the acid reflux is so bad and I’d rather not have to repay for that if the doctor know this will only get worse if your already acidic prone.

So today was my final appt. before my surgery September 7th, doctor went over labs with me and advised me my Hemoglobin is low and advised me to take 325mg's of Iron daily but all else is ok with lab, so we're ready to go on that note, but he also advised me about my past GERD's issue and stated he think I would benefit from having the Gastric Bypass instead of the sleeve since I have been having on and off issue with Acid Reflux and he said that if I currently have an issue with it and get sleeved it could get worse so he'd would be willing to do the Gastric Bypass on me that way I can avoid having to get a revision later, but mostly likely that would be the outcome if I'm sleeved, I really appreciate him telling me this because I don't want to have to repay for a revision I'd rather bypass all that if its going to be better for me in the long run. But nonetheless, I'm super excited and ready to get to Losing this weight and gain a healthy life style as I'm aware its just a tool but, I'm ready and I don't mind doing the work because I'm so sick of being sick and tired of being overweight. I've been thinking and going over in my head how this is a once in a lifetime thing and I tell myself GIRL you better get it right, and myself agree's LOL!

Rochelle38 when people show you who they are believe them. You were alone with them in your life you just didn’t know it, sometimes if not most it’s jealousy and for those that actually do care and just don’t understand they will either come around are they just weren’t meant to be on this journey with you, sometimes when GOD remove people from our lives we don’t understand it and it hurt but, in time you will be thankful that he (GOD) LOVES you enough to remove the Toxic ppl from your life. It’s like A non curable disease it can snatch the life right out of you don’t let it you’ll be fine and make new friends. Don’t worry be Happy 😃!

So today was my final appt. before my surgery September 7th, doctor went over labs with me and advised me my Hemoglobin is low and advised me to take 325mg's of Iron daily but all else is ok with lab, so we're ready to go on that note, but he also advised me about my past GERD's issue and stated he think I would benefit from having the Gastric Bypass instead of the sleeve since I have been having on and off issue with Acid Reflux and he said that if I currently have an issue with it and get sleeved it could get worse so he'd would be willing to do the Gastric Bypass on me that way I can avoid having to get a revision later, but mostly likely that would be the outcome if I'm sleeved, I really appreciate him telling me this because I don't want to have to repay for a revision I'd rather bypass all that if its going to be better for me in the long run. But nonetheless, I'm super excited and ready to get to Losing this weight and gain a healthy life style as I'm aware its just a tool but, I'm ready and I don't mind doing the work because I'm so sick of being sick and tired of being overweight. I've been thinking and going over in my head how this is a once in a lifetime thing and I tell myself GIRL you better get it right, and myself agree's LOL!

So today was my final appt. before my surgery September 7th, doctor went over labs with me and advised me my Hemoglobin is low and advised me to take 325mg's of Iron daily but all else is ok with lab, so we're ready to go on that note, but he also advised me about my past GERD's issue and stated he think I would benefit from having the Gastric Bypass instead of the sleeve since I have been having on and off issue with Acid Reflux and he said that if I currently have an issue with it and get sleeved it could get worse so he'd would be willing to do the Gastric Bypass on me that way I can avoid having to get a revision later, but mostly likely that would be the outcome if I'm sleeved, I really appreciate him telling me this because I don't want to have to repay for a revision I'd rather bypass all that if its going to be better for me in the long run. But nonetheless, I'm super excited and ready to get to Losing this weight and gain a healthy life style as I'm aware its just a tool but, I'm ready and I don't mind doing the work because I'm so sick of being sick and tired of being overweight. I've been thinking and going over in my head how this is a once in a lifetime thing and I tell myself GIRL you better get it right, and myself agree's LOL!

Preacher my surgery is September 7th and my name is Rosina please lift me up in prayer that God be my surgeon and that I have a easy, painless surgery and that I have only good reports with this surgery that I exceed my goals and expectations, In Jesus Name. Amen also thanks for your prayers in advance. Please use my name when praying for me 😁

Preacher my surgery is September 7th and my name is Rosina please lift me up in prayer that God be my surgeon and that I have a easy, painless surgery and that I have only good reports with this surgery that I exceed my goals and expectations, In Jesus Name. Amen also thanks for your prayers in advance. Please use my name when praying for me 😁

Lol....she asked. You’re two weeks out...leave the experience to those who have had it wink wink. Toodles!

Congrats!

When prayers go up blessings come down. I will also keep you in my prayers.

Preacher my surgery is September 7th and my name is Rosina please lift me up in prayer that God be my surgeon and that I have a easy, painless surgery and that I have only good reports with this surgery that I exceed my goals and expectations, In Jesus Name. Amen also thanks for your prayers in advance. Please use my name when praying for me 😁

Congrats I hope for you a vomit free reaction to meats and I pray you have a ball at your reunion.