Renee5612

Hi, I've done lots and lots of research and talked to every doctor I have. I've decided that as long as we each choose a reputable, experienced bariatric surgeon, we will be in good hands. They've trained for these surgeries. They chose this profession to help us. They know what they are doing. I think it will be okay. My duodenal switch bariatric surgery is on August 6, 2026. I'm very excited. I started my pre-op clear liquids diet early, too. I, too, had a complete hysterectomy several years ago.I don't know what ESG is. I read a quote recently that is helpful for me because I have anxiety. It said something like this...if you're going to overthink it, at least think about the best outcomes that can happens and the best feelings you can have. I love that. You have to do what you think and feel is best for you. I wish you the best.

I hope you're feeling good. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I am getting my hiatal hernia repaired when I have my duodenal switch bariatric surgery on August 6, 2026.

I used Zepbound from February 2026 to just this past Monday. I love Zepbound. It's a life changer, but my insurance would not pay for it in spite of my many health problems. If it was covered, I'd stay on it for life. Since it's not, I am having the duodenal switch bariatric surgery on August 6, 2026. My insurance company will pay for that. Go figure. I'm excited for my surgery. I hope you can make the decision that's best for you both short-term and long-term. Take care.

I wish you the very best! My surgery is on August 6, 2026. I'm very excited!

Thank you both for responding to my post. I appreciate your wisdom, advice, and support. Take care.

I just joined and I think I made my two tickets and added them to my signatures, but I do not see my tickets or anyone else's anywhere. Does this site make you think you can make tickets and add them, but actually they are not active anymore? If that's so, please remove them entirely. What a waste of time.

Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet, but 8 encourage you to go ahead get your primary doctor's approval for the bariatric surgery. My surgeon gave me a form to give my primary doctor. I would also directly talk with your insurance company. One more thing...find out if your insurance company offers a support program that matches you up to one support person there to be your advocate. I learned about this last winter and I now have a support person who works for my insurance company and who now listens to me, advocates for me, and even streamlines things when red tape is causing trouble. It's been a blessing, for sure. It's free. I just had to know about it and ask for it. I hope this helps.

Hi, My surgeon insists that the sleeve is the best option for me. Do you mind sharing why you needed the revision? Thank you. I am so happy for you that all is well! I hope I will be healthy and strong someday soon. Happy birthday 🎉.

I only joined this group on 7.4.26, but it wasn't until today that I found a post that said to use the desktop version instead of the mobile version. Yes, when using my phone, hence, the mobile version, I don't see tickets, a way to add my surgery information, and many more cool things. Phone users, click on the snowman in the top right corner of your phone while in your account. Choose desktop site. You might need to refresh once you do that. It's a totally better experience. 🙂 Yeah. Maybe, they will eventually make the mobile version just as good soon. 🤔

Solo Pea Protein Powder Naked PB Orgain Plant-based Vegan Protein Powder With Superfoods Westsoy Unsweetened Plain Soy Milk Broccoli Cauliflower Peas Carrots Chard Bok choy Garlic Onions Avocados Mixed greens Tomatoes Bell peppers Sweet peppers Raspberries Strawberries Blueberries Blackberries Cherries Peaches Pears Apples Plums Nectarines Bananas Pomegranates Squash Canned pumpkin Turnips Parsnips Rutabagas Hummus Various spices Almonds Walnuts Pecans Peanuts Hazelnuts Peanut butter Sunflower seeds Chia seeds Hemp seeds Flax seed powder Pumpkin seeds Green beans Pinto beans Northern beans Black beans Chick peas Quinoa Wild rice Tempeh Tofu Vegan crumbles Ezekiel Bread Nutritional yeast Olive oil Aloha Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar WATER The nuts, seeds, any canned beans and vegetables are salt-free. The fruits and veggies are fresh and frozen. The tofu is always organic. I also buy organic non-gmo foods as often as possible. I currently drink about 100 ounces of water each day. Obviously, those are the foods and drinks I have stored in my kitchen I don't eat them all every week. I try to make sure that I have a variety of foods each week. I eat the rainbow as best as I can. On this weight loss journey, I have had to work very hard to get up to 100 g of protein and 50 g of fiber each day while not consuming too many carbs, calories, fats, or sugars. That's a huge struggle for a vegan...at least for me. The three powders and the milk that I mentioned above go into my daily smoothie. That's what helps me get to my protein goal each day. 🙂 My dietician and bariatric surgeon haven't been very helpful with what changes I will have to make post-op even though both of them support my vegan lifestyle and say I'll do great. Are any of you vegan? Can you share your post-op wisdom with me? Will I need to eliminate foods above? Will I need to add to my list? The one thing that I won't do is stop being a vegan, so I must figure it all out. Thank you for any advice you have. I hope people read posts in here daily and respond, so we all learn from each other and feel supported and empowered. Thank you. 🙂

I'm so glad that the surgery went well for you! I hope it does for me, too. I, too, thought I could do it on my own. I can't. I'm grateful for this new support group.

I just joined this online support group recently and I'm going through the before and after photos. I am so happy for you all. Wow! Your hard work and perseverance really paid off. I hope mine will, too!

You all inspire me so much! I'm 18 days away from my bariatric sleeve surgery. I've had all sorts of emotions these past 9 months, including worry that getting this surgery would be a huge mistake. Your stories, your struggles, your successes, and your photos empower me and help me see that I am on the right track. I need this surgery, I know, and it's going to be a game-changer for me. Thank you and congratulations, every one of you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Amazing before and after pictures...lots of hard work...great job! Congratulations 🎉 👏🏻 🎉 👏🏻