Hey now!

Background: i have been heavy my whole life and since my 30's have been just plain old every day run of the mill fat! 450+ ( at some points heavier). i have treied every diet on earth.

my story begins August 2012 in the diner in Media Pa.

My best friend asked me to look into Gastric bypass surgery for 3 reasons

1: he is my brother and loves me

2: i was turning 50 in September

3: lets face i was not getting any thinner.

After my research i determined that this was the tool i had been missing. i further checked on insurance and company policy on medical leave.all came back very positive.

After narrowing down the possible hospitals in the Philadelphia area, i arrive at the doorsteps of Bryn Mawr hospital and the bariactric center headed by Dr. Richard Ing.

It has been nine months of testing and pre screening and i am in the final pre-op stretch and on my liquid diet phase. i am scheduled and fully ready to move to the next phase of my life after surgey on june 12, 2013.

I have dropped 35lbs so far and that was before the liquid diet started. i exercise on a daily basis and the results are amazing. i feel like a new man, ( why did i wait so long...doh!) i am at the best place i have been in years both physicaly and mentally. in one word my life is AWESOME! can only imagine were i will be a year from today.

wish me luck, June 12th is just around the corner..catch ya later

RJ

Hey now!

Background: i have been heavy my whole life and since my 30's have been just plain old every day run of the mill fat! 450+ ( at some points heavier). i have treied every diet on earth.

my story begins August 2012 in the diner in Media Pa.

My best friend asked me to look into Gastric bypass surgery for 3 reasons

1: he is my brother and loves me

2: i was turning 50 in September

3: lets face i was not getting any thinner.

After my research i determined that this was the tool i had been missing. i further checked on insurance and company policy on medical leave.all came back very positive.

After narrowing down the possible hospitals in the Philadelphia area' date=' i arrive at the doorsteps of Bryn Mawr hospital and the bariactric center headed by Dr. Richard Ing.

It has been nine months of testing and pre screening and i am in the final pre-op stretch and on my liquid diet phase. i am scheduled and fully ready to move to the next phase of my life after surgey on june 12, 2013.

I have dropped 35lbs so far and that was before the liquid diet started. i exercise on a daily basis and the results are amazing. i feel like a new man, ( why did i wait so long...doh!) i am at the best place i have been in years both physicaly and mentally. in one word my life is AWESOME! can only imagine were i will be a year from today.

wish me luck, June 12th is just around the corner..catch ya later

RJ[/quote']

June 12th is my surgery day too! You sound very positive and upbeat. i am as well! I am confident I can do anything I set my mind too. Good luck and I'll keep you in my prayers!

Dear IAMWORTHIT,

Thanks for the positive response. I wish you well on your journey , it also sounds like your are bound and determined to succeed.

This is a gift you are giving to yourself make it a big one :-)

ill be thinking of you on June 12th. ill srnd good positive waves to you and your surgeon.

best of luck and god bless you on this path.

RJ

Good for you! Welcome!

Welcome both of you, you have given you're selves the best gift,the gift to live your life again. Good luck & I'll keep you both in my prayers on the 12th. Peace

deaddmmamma & marymcg62,

Thanks for the warm welcome to this site.

If you dont mind me inquiring how much and how long for the both of you?

RJ

I'm a newbie! Date of surgery 4/29/13.. hw 297 cw 252

Hey now!

Background: i have been heavy my whole life and since my 30's have been just plain old every day run of the mill fat! 450+ ( at some points heavier). i have treied every diet on earth.

my story begins August 2012 in the diner in Media Pa.

My best friend asked me to look into Gastric bypass surgery for 3 reasons

1: he is my brother and loves me

2: i was turning 50 in September

3: lets face i was not getting any thinner.

After my research i determined that this was the tool i had been missing. i further checked on insurance and company policy on medical leave.all came back very positive.

After narrowing down the possible hospitals in the Philadelphia area' date=' i arrive at the doorsteps of Bryn Mawr hospital and the bariactric center headed by Dr. Richard Ing.

It has been nine months of testing and pre screening and i am in the final pre-op stretch and on my liquid diet phase. i am scheduled and fully ready to move to the next phase of my life after surgey on june 12, 2013.

I have dropped 35lbs so far and that was before the liquid diet started. i exercise on a daily basis and the results are amazing. i feel like a new man, ( why did i wait so long...doh!) i am at the best place i have been in years both physicaly and mentally. in one word my life is AWESOME! can only imagine were i will be a year from today.

wish me luck, June 12th is just around the corner..catch ya later

RJ[/quote']

Excited that you have decided to take care of you! Its time for all of us to do that!

You should come over and join our June Dates group! We would love to have you.

My date is June 4th. Its coming very quickly. I have 2 more days! I have about 120 pounds to lose. Looking forward to being a different person!

Waoo inspiring story i dont have a date yet but on the process of preop tests and supervised diet im glad to read such positive atitude all my respects to you wishes and welcome!! Lots of support here!!! God bless.

I wish you the best and I'm excited to see the "new man" inside if you!!!

I had my surgery on March 11th and I want to congratulate all of you with June dates. Three months post op and I am down 50 pounds I could not have done this without the surgery. If I can answer any questions for you I am here to help you thru your 1st few months. God Bless all of you. Cheryl

Good luck to all the June ops - mine was may 6 th and feeling fine rough first purée week but down 28 pounds in a month post op.

It stops becoming scary and becomes the norm v quickly - be super positive and enjoy

Congratulations on making this decision. It is by far the best decision I have ever made.

I hope all goes well for you.

Good luck to you both. I am doing all my pre op stuff. Going in for sleep study consultation on 13th and have to see psychologist and nutritionist before they can submit to insurance. My highest I've ever weighed was 360 when I was pregnant. My weigh in at surgeon was 336. My bmi is 54. Luckily no health issues besides GERD and spine issues. Hoping to have surgery sometime around my birthday, which is July 12. My goal right now is to lose 100lb by my 40th which is next year.

Good luck to you both. I am doing all my pre op stuff. Going in for sleep study consultation on 13th and have to see psychologist and nutritionist before they can submit to insurance. My highest I've ever weighed was 360 when I was pregnant. My weigh in at surgeon was 336. My bmi is 54. Luckily no health issues besides GERD and spine issues. Hoping to have surgery sometime around my birthday, which is July 12. My goal right now is to lose 100lb by my 40th which is next year.

I had GERD issues also before surgery. Now, all my symptoms are gone! It's wonderful.

Hi Sparklette, I'm happy to hear that mine is sooo bad I'm up twice a night to take something for it. How long after your surgery did it start going away?