I had my surgery Jan. 28Th 2016. I was so scared to do it I really dunno y I guess I didn't want to give up food post op I was 261 and I am 5'4" my goal weight is 150. I have been walking and doing great haven't even touched my pain meds. My thing is I'm going into the pureed. Stage any good protein shakes that someone can send me or recipies much appriciated. I'm going to update and track my progress here.

Ok thank you , I guess it depends on insurance regulations and state too ..well I'll keep my fingers crossed . If they don't cover it I'll pay out of pocket I'm desperate

Your welcome good luck!!

Good luck Brenda28. You will do well. Many of us have had a variety of health challenges, and Bari surgery has been the best choice for us. I'm 70 and retired for a while, and my hope is to be more active again.

Mine is to be more active w my children and my husband

Wishing you all the best! Let us know how it goes with the insurance. Same here Jennah. I just became an RN 2 years ago and already see my career being cut short due to my health. I hate that I don't have the energy or drive to get outside and practice baseball with my son or ride bikes as a family. Doesn't help that I was 100 lbs lighter when I met my husband. He hasn't complained once about my wt gain but I want to be that happy, confident person he fell in love with and it just isn't happening when I can't stand to look at myself in a mirror. The person I think I am is not the same person I see in my reflection or in pics.

Edited February 3, 201610 yr by itsmynewtime

I totally agree I am 27 and me and my husband have been together since freshman year I want to be the person he fell in loves again he loves me through and through and I'm so happy I have him

I am day ten and already 20 down

I'm down 2 notches on my watchband, and my jeans are really baggy. Almost time for a trip to Goodwill for some transitional clothes.

I love Goodwill!!! I wish they had a trade in program.