Hey, my name is Jasmine and I'm so excited to have found such a great group of people willing to share their stories.

Well my journey began 1 1/2 years ago when I was approved for the rny. I was devastated when I was told I had to drop 85 lbs before my surgeon would even consider operating. I threw up my hands and gave up. Within a month I had packed on another 27 lbs, tipping the scale at 519. I was embarrassed, depressed and only had one option, LOSE THE WEIGHT!!! In February I dedicated myself to eating healthy and exercising faithfully. And by June I was down 90lbs pounds.

So, here I go I'm ready for surgery. But here comes another road block. There's a glitch with my insurance that delays me another month.

So my big surgery day is here June 22nd 2015. The day I've been anticipating!!!! I'm wheeled to the OR, put to sleep only to be awaken moments later to find I did not have my surgery do to my cardiac rhythm changing. My surgeon canceled my surgery until a cardiologist cleared me. I was devastated. I wanted to give up completely but I had to stand firm in my faith.

Needless to say, my cardiologist cleared me. I was back on the operating table on July 20 2015. Glory be to God. I'm currently 7 days post op and in a lot of pain but I know it will getter better. I hope this encourages anyone that has been waiting months, years to have this surgery. Just keep the faith and keep persevering!!!!

Wow, what a journey so far! You'll be glad you stuck with it... The best is yet to come!!!

That's must have been aggravating omg

You certainly had your fair share of obstacles getting to surgery. So happy you were able to overcome them all. Congrats and best wishes on your post op journey!

So glad you finally had the surgery. Wishing you a swift recovery and successful weight loss! HOW ARE YOU DOING NOW?

So glad you finally had the surgery. Wishing you a swift recovery and successful weight loss! HOW ARE YOU DOING NOW?

I'm doing ok. Just bothered with a lot of abdominal pain. Went to the ER today, CAT Scan was normal so that eased my mind. How long did your abdominal pain last?!?

Hi...my surgery is tomorrow. Here in egypt it does not take much to plan a surgery but me one week and it was all set. I'm a bit scared though. I'm moving from lap band to bypass.

Hi...my surgery is tomorrow. Here in egypt it does not take much to plan a surgery but me one week and it was all set. I'm a bit scared though. I'm moving from lap band to bypass.

Wow...1 week?!? I wish...lol!!! Best of luck and well wishes on your upcoming procedure. I was so nervous and anxious the day of surgery but just focus of the great results you will have!!! Please keep me posted!!!????????????

Glad that you stuck with it

Glad that you stuck with it

Thank you!!! Me too, it's been worth it!!!

Hey jasmine. Thanks for your response. I had the surgery on Saturday. All went uneventful thank god. Now on fluids. It is ok so far. A bit tired but great.

Hey jasmine. Thanks for your response. I had the surgery on Saturday. All went uneventful thank god. Now on fluids. It is ok so far. A bit tired but great.

Awesome!!! Praise God!!! And it will get easier and better by the day!!!

You have amazing strength. I'm so happy for you.

You have amazing strength. I'm so happy for you.

Thank you so much!!!

Very amazing and inspiring that you didn't give up, and lost all that weight on your own pre-surgery!

Wow! Good for you!!!! You clearly got your head in the game. Losing all that weight pre-surgery is no small task. It's great to see how positive you've remained despite the bumps in the road you've encountered. Welcome to the family!