I am a 24 year old mother and I have made the conscious decision to have gastric bypass surgery. I had struggled with weight all my life, and it got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. So this is the beginning of my journey ad I'm here to learn new things and hopefully gain support throughout thi journey!!

this is an amazing group. folks are supportive, informative, and inspirational. good luck to you. We're all there with and for you.

Thank you! I am still very very early in the process as by early I mean, just having been referred.. I have quite the wait and time ahead of me but to prevent myself from getting discouraged I came here!

I had the band in 2008 and needed to do 6-mo work my primary care doc, education with surgery group, etc. and...lose some weight. so, I can relate but it helped me jump-start some weight loss. I'm in a different state now (literally and figuratively) and learning again...I have a new bariatric surgeon here in NC (was in MD) and we've agreed to move toward the bypass. I gained back some from band (actually to the pre-op weight). I'm scheduled for my revision to bypass surgery July 9 and can't wait.

Keep us posted on your journey with all of the insurance, education, etc. We're all here to help. take care

Welcome welcome welcome lol.. Im so glad you found this site. Ive been on here maybe two weeks and it's been like therapy for me. I had my gastric bypass 3 years ago and since have had three reconstructive surgeries. I'm about 10-15 pounds from my goal weight so this goes to show you that gastric bypass is just the beginning. Even now being at a healthy weight i still have struggles and still need support. Ous stories are similar. I was heavy my entire life too. This will be a long, hard journey but it's going to be so worth it! Whenever you feel discouraged tell yourself "I DESERVE TO BE HEALTHY" and your child deserves a healthy mommy. You can do this! If have any questions I'm here :-)

Trinitarenee

Welcome to the RNY family!

Congrats! That is a big decision to make when you have children! I have 3 kids ages 7, 7, and 5 (twins) and it was a tough decision to make but I'm glad I did it for the most part!

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Thank you everyone! Already discouraged as the night grows deeper. I'm 270 pounds, 5'8 , BMI OF 41...and people continuously tell me INDONT NEED SURERY. Can people share their starting weight, and where they've gotten too? Am I crazy.. I know this is for me for and ive done the research and my dr supports me, why do people have to be negative? Just venting..

I am in the same boat as you I have a 2 year old and I am in the fourth month of my 6 month approval from the insurance company.

I'm 19 weeks out I started at 247 I'm stuck in the 180's!

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