Hellosweetie

Way to go!!!

Way to go!!!

My heaviest weight was 370.
In 2010 I had the band installed (such a mistake, waste of time, money and effort IMO)
March 10th, 2018 at my Pre-Surgical check in I was 310.
March 21st, 2018 at check in for surgery I was 294.4. I had the band removed and revised to the bypass.
Today, January 23rd, 2019. 308 days after surgery... I hit a number that I haven't seen in more than 20 years Onederland.
I'm down 95 lbs since surgery, 110.6 lbs from pre-surgical. And a staggering 170.6 lbs from my heaviest weight.

I need to thank so many people that if I tried, I'd forget someone and then we'd start with the hard feelings.
So I'll go with this.
Thank you.
If you've helped me through this in any way, shape, or form, Thank you.

Thank you Frustr8. I’m really glad I came across this group. It’s reassuring to see the victories and comforting to have people going thru the process right along with me.

Hi Hellosweetie! I feel the same and have no desire to have to discuss it with everyone. (I’m 40, btw) It’s going to be a lot of work and I’d hate to be treated like I took the “easy” way out!

We’ve definitely got this! Here we go!

Tonight pretty good, my pump in the backpack mentally pumping away, be just before noon when I finish. It lays on a bedside table at night while I try to sleep, bad news. is- 3 liters of Fluid contained, I'm up as much as a guy my age with prostate problems. Ah it is what it is, slowed down my weight loss, I am much healthier, and I still lost 3 pounds between Christmas and now, Yippee Skippee! Oh don't count Frustr8 out, I was built at the end of WW 2, solid stainless steel, not cheap plastic, I'll be okay yet!😝💓😝

Hey all!

New to the site, joined today. I had my first appt with the surgeon on 1/15/19.

i have a long list of things to get checked before the surgery.

I follow a lot of fb groups and IG people who have done WLS and I see the pre and post op diet of broth and Protein Shakes and Jello.< br />
Ive been vegan for 2 years- I’m wondering what you guys used in place of broth and jello? I have ordered a few kinds of Protein Powder (most are only 21g per scoop/serving as opposed to 30g per whey Protein scoop).

 so I am a little concerned but hoping to find my way.

Okay to rant a little, I'm 73 and a relative RnY newbee, only 5 months out, it took years to summon courage, thought I was fated to die obese, had a " Come to Jesus " moment, realized surgery fightened me less than continuing to live as I was, and many programs did not honor my search for surgery, I was told too many years had gone by, some cut off at 55, many at 60, a few at 70, but I found the best(for me) at Ohio State University Hospital- Wexner Medical Center in my state Capital of Columbus Ohio. He agreed with me, time had not totally passed me by, I deserved the same chance as everyone else to make my life better. Mine has not been a sunlight and spring flowers recovery, still have. a roadway with bumps in it, but guess what? It still will get me where I need to go, I trust his and his partner Sabrena Noria MD 's advice, I believe in ME, even though I didn't always, and I WILL BE A FINAL SUCCESS! And if I can do it, I know YOU can too! The journey is a path to a better, longer, healthier life! So come along with me, okay?

Welcome, Good Life. As you know from "stalking" the forum, many of our stories are very similar to yours. And one way or another, each of us reached a point when we said "enough!" and decided we no longer wanted to live that way. Congratulations to you for focusing on your health, which is really what this is about.
It may seem like an eternity at this point, but you'll be on your way to a "good life" before you know it. Hang in there, and keep visiting this forum--it has helped me tremendously. I have had doubts at many points during my journey, and this forum always reassures me that I'm doing the right thing.

Thank you and yes, I’ve definitely had enough! I have gained and lost weight so many times. Even lost 60 lbs after my second kid was born. Sadly, over the last 6 years, it’s all back. The older I get the more uphill this battle is, ya know?

Hello! I'm new here and have been stalking the forum, but decided to post so I have a place to unload and not feel judged. I'm a very private person IRL. My husband is the only person who I've discussed WLS with in person besides the doctor/surgeon.
So I began this journey on Jan 8th watching a webinar I signed up for with my surgeon. My first visit with the bariatric team was Jan 10th. My last several random Dr appts over the past year I have had high BP. I always chalked it up to being nervous. The high BP was confirmed at this appt and I'm now diagnosed with hypertension. I started on a med for that. My BMI is recorded at about 41%. Because I know I snore loud and have woke to gasping a few times, they had me do an at-home overnight oximeter test. The results were that I'd had over 600 events () and at the lowest my saturation reached was 59%. So now I have the full at home sleep study kit on its way to me. I'll probably be diagnosed with severe apnea and have to use a CPAP. (Ugh!) I have quite a bit of acid reflux that I need to admit to my Dr as well. Hoping it's not GERD, but I'm leaning toward asking for a bypass rather than a sleeve because it seems to be getting worse.
Next Tuesday, Jan 29th I have 4 appointments back-to-back. Metabolic testing, Labs (bloodwork), DEXA scan and then a NUT consult. My insurance company is BCBS and based on the wording in my policy, it looks like I'll probably have to do the 6 months of "attempted weight loss" before my surgeon can send off for approval. I'm hoping that somehow it will be sooner! It's been a little overwhelming facing all the health issues I've been in denial about, but I'm extremely focused on getting WLS and steering toward a much healthier future! Thankful to have found this group!

I am preop so I can only tell you just from the gallbladder issue. I had terrible pain under my right shoulder blade and nausea. I had several episodes and considering going to the ER it was that bad. I had an ultrasound done- GB was "fine". Then I had the HIDA test done and the gallbladder was not functioning well so I had surgery. I still have almost phantom pain but continue to take reflux meds and its more annoying than painful. It is now just reflux issues. Prior to the gallbladder surgery I would have to stop driving and pull over and try to concentrate on deep breathing as if I was in labor. It was horrible. So that being said the gallbladder can cause a lot of pain, aches, and nausea. fingers crossed you feel much better when it's out.