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What is that one thing you look forward to so much, post op?

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Bj49    13

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I'm looking forward to carrying less weight on my knees and feet. Hoping that some of my many medical problems will be corrected as time goes by. Buying smaller clothes is always a plus but my main goal is to be healthier all the way around.

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Dropzone    24

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clothes is a given with our surgeries for me its being able to play with my nieces and nephews without feeling like I am going to pass out swimming and getting back to the life I had before I put on this amount of weight when I was in my mid to late 20s I was an active person played sports I would love to go hiking and camping again.

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ssflbelle    829

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I look forward to getting off the electric mobility device and being able to walk for more than 5 minutes without a cane and pain. Taking a walk on the beach, being able to bowl, and ball room dance are just a few things I haven't been able to do for over 27 years and I truly miss them. I thought once I lost the weight these things would happen. However now is appears that the only thing that might help is back surgery. The Doctor will not do it until I am at goal and all the excess skin has been removed,

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PrinnAnna    16

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Getting rid of the constant back pain I have. I was diagnosed with Degenerate Disc Diesease late last year and my weight doesn't really help with that either. It also makes it hard to workout sometimes. I would also LOVE to be able to keep up with my daughter. I don't want her to remember me as a "lazy" Mommy who hardly ever played with her.

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Banded2003NYC    55

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My main goal is to remain healthy and avoid having any ailments due to the excess weight. In addition, one NSV I want it to have room left over on my seat belt while traveling on a plane. If I gain an extra 1" on my waistline I will need a seat belt extender. [emoji30]


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nomorefattypatty    329

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Looking forward to not being called fat by my own family! So inconsiderate I am ridiculed because they ask if I am still on my "diet" and that I'm going to gain it all back no help whatsoever and I am very sensitive about my weight because I have pain all day long lately.

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wana changelife    13

wana changelife
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I can't wait to be able to stop being so tired all the time. And stop being so Depressed. I don't wana go out or get dressed. I have wicked Migraines, sleep apnea, arthritis in my knee,, my feet kill me. I can't wait to get this horrible weight off of me and to able to shop in regular size stores. To not have to sit in a car n pull on the safety belt. Not to wear big bathing suits anymore. To feel healthy again. And not to be the fat mom anymore. To be able to wear anything in my closet. And not eat and feel sick anymore. To finally feel happy about myself and how I look n feel. And to be able to fly and not worry that I'll fit in a seat. To be able to go on a business trip away with my husband without worrying about how I look. I just can't wait for my my new life to begin.


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Berry78    4,261

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11 hours ago, K1V990 said:

I think just finally loving myself would be what I most look forward to.

Sweety, weight loss will not make you love yourself.

It's kinda like I tell my 11 year old. I love YOU, I just don't like what you DID.

It's ok to love yourself yet dislike the fat.

But if you believe they are one and the same, and therefore changing the outside will change the inside... It just doesn't work that way.

Please start a new thread of your own so that the very knowledgeable people on here can help steer you toward good books, etc.

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Katriena    70

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I'm mostly looking forward to being more mobile and to not being exhausted all the time.


RNY 14 April 2017
SW: 295 lb / 134 kg
GW: 187 lb / 85 kg (I'll see when I get there)

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BGrimes32    3

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im definitely looking forward to being able to run. I have always wanted to run for a long period of time but I always get exhausted. I am hoping if I lighten the load a bit It will be easier for me to run.

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Sosewsue61    3,185

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I want to hike in the mountains easier than it was today. I spent an hour hiking and wanted to go to the top of the trail, but it was too far. I am pre-op but trying hard to get more involved during this program process now.

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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