mamabear527

Nope, you're not alone there. I ens up self guilt tripping if I "miss" a day or two. I'm both physically disabled AND what I like to call Neurospicy (ADHD/Autism... fun combo 🙄). I'm also mom to 2 kids who are on the spectrum and have complex medical issues. Things get messed up all over my planned schedule.

Try not to beat yourself up too much. Just do what you can, when you. Progress is not always linear. It can look like the stock market.... up and down all over.
(Side note... HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈)

Nope, you're not alone there. I ens up self guilt tripping if I "miss" a day or two. I'm both physically disabled AND what I like to call Neurospicy (ADHD/Autism... fun combo 🙄). I'm also mom to 2 kids who are on the spectrum and have complex medical issues. Things get messed up all over my planned schedule.

Try not to beat yourself up too much. Just do what you can, when you. Progress is not always linear. It can look like the stock market.... up and down all over.
(Side note... HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈)

Nope, you're not alone there. I ens up self guilt tripping if I "miss" a day or two. I'm both physically disabled AND what I like to call Neurospicy (ADHD/Autism... fun combo 🙄). I'm also mom to 2 kids who are on the spectrum and have complex medical issues. Things get messed up all over my planned schedule.

Try not to beat yourself up too much. Just do what you can, when you. Progress is not always linear. It can look like the stock market.... up and down all over.
(Side note... HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈)

Nope, you're not alone there. I ens up self guilt tripping if I "miss" a day or two. I'm both physically disabled AND what I like to call Neurospicy (ADHD/Autism... fun combo 🙄). I'm also mom to 2 kids who are on the spectrum and have complex medical issues. Things get messed up all over my planned schedule.

Try not to beat yourself up too much. Just do what you can, when you. Progress is not always linear. It can look like the stock market.... up and down all over.
(Side note... HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈)

Nope, you're not alone there. I ens up self guilt tripping if I "miss" a day or two. I'm both physically disabled AND what I like to call Neurospicy (ADHD/Autism... fun combo 🙄). I'm also mom to 2 kids who are on the spectrum and have complex medical issues. Things get messed up all over my planned schedule.

Try not to beat yourself up too much. Just do what you can, when you. Progress is not always linear. It can look like the stock market.... up and down all over.
(Side note... HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! 🏳️‍🌈)

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

Believe me, I feel ya there! I have everything ready to go, and I'm sitting just scrolling on my phone and playing games on my tablet. sleep is the LAST thing on my mind tonight. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Then again, this isn't my first rodeo going under the knife....and every time, I end up staying up all night. I get a solid nap under anesthesia anyway, right? 😆
I'll keep y'all posted on my progress after I'm in a room for the night afterward.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

Believe me, I feel ya there! I have everything ready to go, and I'm sitting just scrolling on my phone and playing games on my tablet. sleep is the LAST thing on my mind tonight. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Then again, this isn't my first rodeo going under the knife....and every time, I end up staying up all night. I get a solid nap under anesthesia anyway, right? 😆
I'll keep y'all posted on my progress after I'm in a room for the night afterward.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

Believe me, I feel ya there! I have everything ready to go, and I'm sitting just scrolling on my phone and playing games on my tablet. sleep is the LAST thing on my mind tonight. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Then again, this isn't my first rodeo going under the knife....and every time, I end up staying up all night. I get a solid nap under anesthesia anyway, right? 😆
I'll keep y'all posted on my progress after I'm in a room for the night afterward.

Good luck tomorrow. So happy for you and I love your good attitude!

How exciting!
I had a fundolipcation years ago & after ten years it was discovered that it had failed at some point. And that my esophagus was L shaped & 1/2 of my stomach was above my diaphragm!
I had a bypass to fix all of that and lost over 60 pounds. I feel so much better now!
Good luck & God’s blessings on you tomorrow!

Congratulations, Very exciting! I remember I was so nervous before surgery that I stayed up the entire night binge watching TV. Whenever you’re settled, let us know how it went.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

(Also my status update, btw)
It's finally here!! My last day with a "normal" digestive system. Tomorrow morning I go in at 10:15am to check in, go through all the pre-flight checks (IV, vitals, sign consents, talk to anesthesia and my surgeon, etc), then into the OR I go!
This process has taken what seems like forever. Way back in April of 2022, I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen Fundoplication to deal with my (horrible!!) reflux and repair my hiatal hernia. Problem was....my weight made it so there would be a high risk of both failure after a couple years and potential complications. He then suggested I see a bariatric surgeon (which was the first time anyone had ever made that suggestion.
So off I went to see bariatrics. From the first appointment, Dr. Beekley was nothing but supportive. He never once belittled me over my weight, or made me feel like I was making excuses for my health. The entire team has been awesome. They keep up with me in myChart, letting me know what Pre-op clearances I needed, or if anything extra was needed from other providers (which, given all my health issues, there was always something extra that was needed lol).
But all that hoop jumping was worth it. Now I'm packing my bag and getting ready to have my life completely changed for the better. While I may be increasingly nervous the closer I get to that OR, I'm also excited beyond belief. I've been stuck in this messed up body for entirely too long, and I can't wait to start leaving it behind and meet the woman I know is inside.

At about 6- 7 months out. I had lost about 75 pounds. I was going on a overseas holiday and was trying clothes on and started looking in mirrors. I avoided mirrors for decades. My arms were the first noticeable signs that the surgery worked. I had about two inches of saggy skin under my arms. At about 12 months out, I sent for some good quality leggings, just to see if........... Well they did fit. I had regular sized legs for the first time since junior school. No more of the detested wide leg trousers and jeans for me. My ankle boots go over the top of my trousers these days, I never could do this before because they didn't zip or lace all the way up. Another holiday when I was 15 months out and I realised I had the gap in my thighs that I had always dreamed of. This old bird now wears mini dresses over my swimsuits on the beach and by the pool. I could never have imagined that. I have a lot of sagging skin on my upper arms but my lower legs are just a bit wrinkly. I look great in clothes but am fairly sure that at my age I will not be having surgery to rectify the saggy skin. I knew the skin would happen as I was old when I started this journey. I never put me of doing it. Saggy skin does not ache, feel heavy or weep. It is correctable if you want too.

I went to see my GP this week to get some testing done. I actually looked forward to going, knowing things would to be better than the last time I saw her pre-op. She along with everyone in the office flipped out when they saw me. I'm down over 80 pounds in 5 months. The nurse said I lost a small person. LOL
I could fit comfortably in the chair when they drew my blood. You know that little table that folds down in from of you? I had room to spare. She asked if I was having fun buying new clothes. I told her yes. I love thrifting and now able to get around to do it.
The head nurse had to come in and take a gander at me. She called me yesterday and told me my bloodwork results were amazing. Everything is in normal range now. I am no longer pre-diabetic. Even my liver and kidney functions are normal. Those things scared me the most and my main reason to get the Gastric Bypass. Don't ever let anyone tell you those things aren't reversable.
My GP said she can't believe my numbers. Told me all her sleeve patients don't have these kinds of results in a year, even after prescribing them Ozempic. She sees patients from a local surgeon who only does the sleeve with no follow up support. I'm guessing most of those people aren't following any protocol because I see the good results on here, every day, of sleevers' success stories. I love reading them.
I went out of town to get my bypass in April that thankfully has a great Bariatric support team. I go back to see them for my 6-month checkup Oct 11. They did a Vitamin panel on me last time and all was well except my B12 was a bit high but nothing to worry about. And I go back in January for my annual physical with GP. Was told they can hopefully start taking me off my meds. I will be closer to goal weight by then. Something else to look forward to.

That's about how I got into this process too. I have SEVERE reflux and a sliding hiatal hernia. I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen fundoplication with hernia repair. I had at that time a BMI of 43, plus OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), high cholesterol, and as my later bloodwork showed, I'm also prediabetic. This is all on top of the already crappy health I have as a result of a car accident in 1997, which totally screwed up my spine, making it very difficult to stay active and healthy. He referred me to the bariatric clinic for a combo hernia repair and RNY gastric bypass.
That visit (w/ general surgeon) was back in April. I'm now more than 75% of the way through all the required clearances, dietary education, psych eval, etc I need to move forward with surgery. I'm looking at December 6 as my tentative surgery date, and truthfully, I've never been so excited.
From what I've seen on here so far, the journey is long, but worth it for most folks. Setbacks can be had both pre and post op, but gotten over or around. I think a lot of it has to do with the mindset....at least it has for me. I can't speak for other people and their journeys. Everyone's different.

That's about how I got into this process too. I have SEVERE reflux and a sliding hiatal hernia. I saw a general surgeon to have a Nissen fundoplication with hernia repair. I had at that time a BMI of 43, plus OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), high cholesterol, and as my later bloodwork showed, I'm also prediabetic. This is all on top of the already crappy health I have as a result of a car accident in 1997, which totally screwed up my spine, making it very difficult to stay active and healthy. He referred me to the bariatric clinic for a combo hernia repair and RNY gastric bypass.
That visit (w/ general surgeon) was back in April. I'm now more than 75% of the way through all the required clearances, dietary education, psych eval, etc I need to move forward with surgery. I'm looking at December 6 as my tentative surgery date, and truthfully, I've never been so excited.
From what I've seen on here so far, the journey is long, but worth it for most folks. Setbacks can be had both pre and post op, but gotten over or around. I think a lot of it has to do with the mindset....at least it has for me. I can't speak for other people and their journeys. Everyone's different.