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Hi all, I'm back home and beginning the recovery process. Surgery went well and they were able to fix the hiatal hernia as well. There are 5-6 incisions with the left being the worst since they had a tougher time getting things through there. Overall, my care team was excellent. Right now, I'm trying to get fluids in. Lol. Using those little medicine cups. There is a lot of grumbling in there...? But, so far the gas pains aren't as bad as I feared. I'm also walking as much as I can. I'm sure I'll be back with questions for y'all later! Thanks for the kind words. ?

Well, the long awaited day is tomorrow! I am having gastric bypass and hernia repair on 3/29. Thanks to this forum and all the wonderful people here, I feel mostly ready and know what to expect. Still scared of course, but ready. I will be back with an update...and probably lots of questions! Lol Take care, all!

Congratulations! I wish you a smooth operation and recovery. It will be here before we know it. ?

Thanks for sharing your experience so candidly! I know this feeling you're describing very well myself...there is a definite sense of freedom from, and authority over, food when we approach it this way. I know it's not realistic to think I will never have a craving or want to eat something not on my plan. But, breaking that cycle of eating, feeling guilty, failing is what I hope to do too. Keep up the great work!

Thanks so much for your detailed account and honesty. I really need to hear what it's going to be like and how I might be feeling. My bypass is scheduled for 3/29, so my thoughts are definitely getting more serious. Lol I wish you a complete and speedy recovery and that you move quickly to happier days. ❤️

I completely empathize with you! I would say we would have to be crazy if we weren't at least a little scared or apprehensive! I just had my preop consent visit, labwork, and preop diet products picked up on 3/8. The next stop is RNY bypass on 3/29. I'm excited and very nervous all at once. I keep saying to myself "Are you sure about this?" But, as soon as I remember for even a second my original WHY...that anxiety melts away, and I have a big smile dreaming about the ways my life and health will change for the better. YOU GOT THIS! Take care of your mental health and do some things now to help you feel prepared. That helps a lot! I also believe God will walk us through this to the other side - stay strong!

Best of luck to you! You will do great!!

Best wishes for a smooth operation and recovery, so happy for you! I had my pre-op consent visit today, surgery three weeks from now on 3/29. Praying for all of us who have committed ourselves to major life changes - we can do this!

Best wishes for a smooth operation and recovery! You will do great!

Congrats on your amazing progress! And thanks for sharing your insights...this definitely helps.

Thanks so much for sharing your mini goals @summerseeker! I'm going to make a task for myself to list out some mini goals so that when the time comes I'm reminded that the NSVs are just as important. These will also serve as reminders of how I was feeling BEFORE surgery and the kinds of experiences I had been longing for. Love this idea! ?

I'm so glad you posted this @mcipanda. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on 3/29, and as it gets closer I try to visualize what is coming. Like you, I honestly can't wrap my head around nor visualize myself being significantly smaller. I'm also afraid of self sabotage and failing, you're not alone in that! I have struggled with weight since my teen years and am currently 46 years old. It's so hard to believe things could change for me and this is real! I keep reading posts on this forum and take comfort in knowing so many not only felt this same doubt, but they overcame it to reach their goals! Thanks again for sharing this, and I wish you well in your journey!

Wow, congratulations!! My jaw dropped open when I saw your transformation!

Welcome to the forum, and best wishes for your upcoming surgery. You will do great!

Thanks so much @BigSuefor this thoughtful and honest response. This is why I love this forum! I'm six weeks out from a planned gastric bypass and really struggling to wrap my head around the fact that my relationship with food will change permanently. I'm sincerely hoping that it's for the better, much the way you have described. Thanks for sharing, it does bring some comfort. ?

Congratulations and best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery! I'm sure the time will go by quickly. ?

This is a great point! I made sure to tell my surgeon during the initial consult exactly what I'm afraid of happening, or what I have read could happen. He was able to explain, in detail, how each complication can be dealth with. Basically, there's a workaround for any complication. That really sealed the deal for me, and I'm moving forward with a lot more confidence.

I know exactly how you feel! It's one thing when you're researching it and thinking about it - but actually taking steps to make it happen is exciting and scary all at once. Best of luck to you!

Thanks so much for your advice, @Alex Brecher. I can honestly say that my decision was helped in large part by the information in this forum and gave me the courage to take the plunge. Having heard from you and others only reinforces that this is the best decision I could make for me, my family and our future. Thank you for providing a safe space for all of us to share our experiences, challenges and victories!

Thank you @NettyD! I began the process in January as well. I had to wait until a new surgical benefit through my employer started on Jan. 1. Fortunately, i didn't have many requirements to meet for approval, so it has gone quickly. I wish you well in your journey!

Thank you @bypass24jan2023. I know these weeks will fly by. Trying to wrap my head around it, lol. Hope all is well with you!

Thanks so much @toodlerue! I hope you're doing well. ?

Welcome to the forum! This is a great place for information and encouragement. You're right that it feels like a second chance at life - best of luck to you!

Just got my surgery date today - March 29th! It just got very real! I'm excited and slightly terrified. Lol. Overall, I feel ready after months of research and reading posts on this forum. I'm so grateful for the honesty, support and encouragement everyone here shares. I have mixed emotions and almost can't believe that my life could actually change for good. I had honestly stopped feeling like I could ever hope to reach my goals after decades of failed attempts. I will be getting a gastric bypass due to longstanding GERD and hiatal hernia. So glad to know I have all of you to lean on. ❤️

Just got my surgery date today - March 29th! It just got very real! I'm excited and slightly terrified. Lol. Overall, I feel ready after months of research and reading posts on this forum. I'm so grateful for the honesty, support and encouragement everyone here shares. I have mixed emotions and almost can't believe that my life could actually change for good. I had honestly stopped feeling like I could ever hope to reach my goals after decades of failed attempts. Best of luck to all of you!