CephalopodLove

Congratulations! That’s so awesome!!

Congrats!!! It will be here before you know it!!!!

August 31, 2020!!!!
I'm so excited. Got my timeline down, kid care arranged, just counting down!!!
HW:416 CW:375

August 31, 2020!!!!
I'm so excited. Got my timeline down, kid care arranged, just counting down!!!
HW:416 CW:375

August 31, 2020!!!!
I'm so excited. Got my timeline down, kid care arranged, just counting down!!!
HW:416 CW:375

Despite the apocalypse, my program had switched over to doing zoom appointments!
I did the psych eval today with him. He said ultimately the surgeon is the one who decides, but he's classing me as moderate to low risk of mental health complications. Overall a green light!
I seriously thought I'd get denied because I have PTSD related to domestic abuse.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Despite the apocalypse, my program had switched over to doing zoom appointments!
I did the psych eval today with him. He said ultimately the surgeon is the one who decides, but he's classing me as moderate to low risk of mental health complications. Overall a green light!
I seriously thought I'd get denied because I have PTSD related to domestic abuse.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Maybe. I don't know, i just know that there was a lot depending on the mental health screening. So I'm SUPER happy. 😁

As a survivor, I can tell you it is something thatholds you up in a lot of places that it wouldn't make sense to. Even the guy doing the eval was saying when he first started doing this people with mental health conditions were usually denied.

Despite the apocalypse, my program had switched over to doing zoom appointments!
I did the psych eval today with him. He said ultimately the surgeon is the one who decides, but he's classing me as moderate to low risk of mental health complications. Overall a green light!
I seriously thought I'd get denied because I have PTSD related to domestic abuse.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations! Your surgery will be here before you know it!

It's such an exciting journey.. Doesn't it feel that much more 'real' once the meetings begin?? Personally, I am so excited for the journey to my new future self. I know it's going to be a BIG change, but I know it's going to be 100% worth it.

That’s great!! Goof luck on your journey. Before you know it those 25lbs are gone!! How are you ?

Had my first appointment today with the surgeon. She was great! I was able to ask questions, and tell her about where I'm coming from/why I'm pursuing this opportunity all that. Gave me things to start thinking about in preparation.
She said she'd recommend the bypass instead of the sleeve, which is what I was going for. Doesn't see any medical problems that cause her concern.
Asking about a timeline what to expect, anddddddd she said that within the next 4 months I should be able to meet the requirements! I need to lose another 25 pounds to meet the weight for ideal safety. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Super excited!! After I get that last 25 off, I have to do blood work and get cleared by the phychiatrist.

Had my first appointment today with the surgeon. She was great! I was able to ask questions, and tell her about where I'm coming from/why I'm pursuing this opportunity all that. Gave me things to start thinking about in preparation.
She said she'd recommend the bypass instead of the sleeve, which is what I was going for. Doesn't see any medical problems that cause her concern.
Asking about a timeline what to expect, anddddddd she said that within the next 4 months I should be able to meet the requirements! I need to lose another 25 pounds to meet the weight for ideal safety. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Super excited!! After I get that last 25 off, I have to do blood work and get cleared by the phychiatrist.

Had my first appointment today with the surgeon. She was great! I was able to ask questions, and tell her about where I'm coming from/why I'm pursuing this opportunity all that. Gave me things to start thinking about in preparation.
She said she'd recommend the bypass instead of the sleeve, which is what I was going for. Doesn't see any medical problems that cause her concern.
Asking about a timeline what to expect, anddddddd she said that within the next 4 months I should be able to meet the requirements! I need to lose another 25 pounds to meet the weight for ideal safety. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Super excited!! After I get that last 25 off, I have to do blood work and get cleared by the phychiatrist.

I had been a 1kg away from my goal for a few days - jumping up and down a few hundred grams at a time. I was really getting discouraged and almost indulge my feelings with more food and after psyching myself up, I chose not to do that to myself. I woke up this morning and hopped on the scale - low and behold - I finally hit my goal weight!!
I can't wait to see my dietitian later this month. It's my first meeting with them and I've already got my weight down!
Just wanted to share my pre-op success!! 💃

Had my first appointment today with the surgeon. She was great! I was able to ask questions, and tell her about where I'm coming from/why I'm pursuing this opportunity all that. Gave me things to start thinking about in preparation.
She said she'd recommend the bypass instead of the sleeve, which is what I was going for. Doesn't see any medical problems that cause her concern.
Asking about a timeline what to expect, anddddddd she said that within the next 4 months I should be able to meet the requirements! I need to lose another 25 pounds to meet the weight for ideal safety. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Super excited!! After I get that last 25 off, I have to do blood work and get cleared by the phychiatrist.

CONGRATULATIONS for reaching that OMG moment and taking that big first step! You describe a moment that each of us had at some point and it takes real courage and enough self love to continue moving forward. You will do GREAT...read, read, read...ask, ask, ask! Welcome, and please keep us posted so that we can support your journey!😃

Good luck you will do great! I'm 3 days post op and so far so good!

Hit my personal "OMG that scale said WHAT" moment in November.
Did some blood work, some intense research, soul searching, and asked for a referral to the local bariatric surgery clinic in December.
Got the appointment set in January. First meeting with the surgeon on Tuesday (2/11/20). It's with Michelle Toder in Bangor Maine. She seems to have mixed reviews on the internet, but I'm still excited to get this journey going.
I've told a couple people close to me that I'm pursuing this change with mostly positive feedback. But because of where I'm at in my life, this community and the supports from the paid professionals are who I'll have for a while.
Super excited, and just had to say HI!

🌈 Congratulations on the first steps 🌈

Good luck! You'll do great!

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