Took my before picture today!

[ColleenErin1974 195]

Today I met my surgeon and now the fun begins! I'm required to do a 3 month supervised diet, and I surprised the doctor, because I started this in November and Friday is my 3rd and final appointment! He said that is great and is kind of fast tracking to my Surgery date! Most likely it will be at the end of March or the beginning of April!

I have to see a hematologist because 3 yrs ago I had bilateral pulmonary emboli and they never found out why I had these, so he said it's better to be safe than sorry!

Next Monday I meet with the dietician and go to my lifestyle changing class!

I also need an EGD due to reflux and to see if I have a hiatal hernia.

Then my psych appointment.

Most of it will be done this month!

I'm so excited!

I was supposed to have RNY about 4 yrs ago, but I left my husband, and I had too much going on to do it.

Now I can say that I already lost 220 lbs, when I left him!

So, I hope to meet some people on here that are having surgery around April. I'd like to have support and to give support!

Well, I'm including my before picture because now the race starts!

HW-268

CW-244

SW-???

Thanks for listening to me! Any and all information about this journey will be appreciated!

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[Berry78 4,259]

Awesome! Congrats on the fast tracking. You'll be on the losers bench before you know it!

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[slimmerpoos 24]

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you on the losers side! Good luck

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[maxine brown 44]

"Keep doing what you doing you will be looking allsome." Just remember to drink walking breath after the surgery and bring a pillow for your stomach on your way home. I will be praying for you God bless!!!

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[Carrie1122 139]

The pillow will be your friend for a few days after surgery. You will need it to help stabilize your new tummy if you cough or laugh or move the wrong way... so exciting!

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[ColleenErin1974 195]

Thanks for your support! I unfortunately have had a number of abdominal surgeries and have dealt with the recovery. Your suggestion about the pillow is awesome. I've never tried that. I've had an exploratory surgery when I was 15 due to an issue with my right ovary. I had torsion of it and a baseball sized cysts. Part of my ovary was necrosed and had to have part of it removed. When I was 17, I had a cholecystectomy for stones and jaundice. I had more surgeries over the years for stage 4 endometriosis, I had an emergency C-section, right ovary removed, an appendectomy, and a total hysterectomy. Ugh!

I kind of have an idea about the pain and such, so I'm not nervous in that respect, but (this sounds funny) I am so nervous about the IV! I'm a horrible stick and once had 9 tries to get it! I'm hoping to have them give me a central line, like I did for my hysterectomy. That is one needle stick! WOOHOO!

Ok, I've babbled enough for now.

Thanks!

[Berry78 4,259]

Wow, you have been through the wringer! Bet they'll get your vein the first time!

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[ColleenErin1974 195]

I certainly hope so!????