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November 23rd Surgery Date - My Story



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I have been heavy my whole adult life. I have dieted and gained as you do but nothing stuck. Thanks to back to back surgeries (bunions/hammertoes - both feet and a new knee) in less than a year my mobility has been stagnant due to pain because of my weight. I decided it was time. I had told myself I wasn't going to do this unless I promised myself I would follow through to the end (plastic surgery upon completion). I asked my PCP to refer me for bariatric surgery. I had thought about it off and on for a very long time but was never a candidate. Oh I had the BMI covered but no co-morbidities. Lately I have added high blood pressure and severe obstructive sleep apnea.

So my journey started. I had to go to a seminar before I could make an appointment. After that I met with my surgeon, the nurse & nutritionist. I had homework, lots of tests (My doctor sent me for a CT scan on my heart since I had taken FenFen which showed I had a moderately enlarged ascending aorta - which led to a MRI w/contrast before I could be cleared for surgery), psychiatrist and had to lose between 15 - 30 lbs. I was given a tentative surgery date of Nov. 23rd.

I went for my final appointment. I had done all my homework, lost 22 lbs., and decided on Roux-en-y over the Sleeve. (I had the option of either one). I have Blue Shield *** and the approval came through the first time. So I was given my pre-op drink & body wash and I'm set for Nov. 23rd.

I had seen the Vitamin Patches and my nurse raved about them so I've already ordered the 3 I need to use every month. I have powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored Protein powder and Isopure Zero Carb Creamy vanilla. I have a shopping list for next weekend to pick up what else I would need.

I'm ready for this. It's time.

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Congratulations!!!! It will be here before you know it!! I had my RNY July 2, 2013. I went below my goal weight in 6 months. I gained 8#'s back and have maintained my weight loss for 2 and 1/2 years. Here are my STATS: HW 249 (this time I had got up to 285#'s but managed to lose down to 249) SW 232 LW 117 CW 125#'s. I have improved my life so much. Everything I went thru has been worth everything!! I use to take 12 different meds. I was so insulin resistant and was on Insulin and pills to try to get it under control. NOT able too. Now I am off all diabetes meds and I take 4 different medications now plus my Vitamins. GOOD LUCK!!

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Thank you! I can't wait. There are so many things I will be able to do after this that I can't (or haven't been able to in years). Horseback riding, amusement park rides, travel, hike, camping, etc. I look forward to going into any shoe store and buying a pair of boots without an extended calf.

I also look forward to lower blood pressure, hopefully my sleep apnea will go away and more energy than I know what to do with!

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You can find them on here which is where I saw them and asked my nurse about it. They are from PatchMD and my nurse raved about it. (She was even wearing one at the time). They love them because you get all the Vitamins you need and completely bypass the stomach. (<-- pun intended - haha). I was told to get the Multivitamin Plus patch, B12 Energy Plus Patch & the Anti-Aging Topical Patch. Through PatchMD I got a discount for autoship of 40% off (good through 12/31/16 on new orders) so what would normally cost me $60 a month costs me $36. You can get 30% off a single order with code patchit30 or 40% off autoship using code patchauto.

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