Iam finished with my 6 month supervised diet and all my clearances my insurance requires except for two that I will be done with the first week of august.Iam looking for someone who is going on this same journey! My family thinks Iam insane for wanting this surgery,,even though they all would benefit from it!!!! Now Iam just waiting on a surgery date!!!!!!!

Hello Jazz,

I'm from Texas. I had my surgery in March, and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was a high dose of insulin and my cholesterol was terrible. I'm almost positive I would have had a heart attack in the next few years had I not had this surgery. My family was scared, but supportive. And now they are amazed and so very happy for me. I have been off insulin since surgery and am healthier than I've ever been. This is not an easy journey by any means, but I was in so much pain pre-surgery I would never have been able to lose this amount of weight on my own. I have not had any major complications, but I have had some problems. I had a stricture that was fixed with a balloon dilation, and I struggle with hair loss and constipation. All of which is very common post-op, but I really can't complain. I love my insulin-free life, the fact that I can buy normal size clothes and that I can come home from working a 12 hour shift relatively pain-free. It is fantastic! Good luck in your journey!

Hello, hang in there. I've just moved back to SA from Mission. I lived there 9 years and I miss it. Anyhow, congratulations on getting approved and on the way to a healthier you. Like you my entire family did not agree with me on having this surgery. But they supported me in everything. Only by the grace of God, I believe I was pain free after surgery. Only the Lord can help us & give us peace we seek. Start praying for your family & surgery...

I'm four days post op...Gastro bypass surgery 12-14-15. From day 1-3 I felt fine, no pain. I only had pressure, or a feeling as I did 100 curl ups. However, today...day 4, I woke up nauseous, dizzy and had crying spells. I know this will pass but I'm hoping not to puke????. Monday morning I weighed 221 & today 214. I'm counting the days to start soft solid foods! Come on January 11th!!