Hi Everyone:

For me this journey started when I went to the doctor in February 2017 about fixing my hiatal hernia. I have lived with the Heidel hernia for more than 10 years but lately it was giving me problems and impacted my quality-of-life. The surgeon I went to (who would eventually do my gastric bypass) let me know that he could fix the Heidel hernia but that unless I lost a significant amount of weight it would return. So here I am 6 days out from surgery and healing well.

Greatest Challenges: Finding a good sleeping position that lasts for hours. Gas pain in shoulders.

Greatest Accomplishments: No vomiting, able to do 4oz of Protein shake, teas, water, popsicles. Consistently staying hydrated and I love the taste of my vitamins. [emoji23]

I hope to continue to share my journey with you all. I am thankful for this new lease on life and plan to take full advantage of it. [emoji1420]

Nikki

RNY Gastric Bypass w/hiatal hernia repair on July 27th

HW: 267

SW: 247

HospWeight: 266 (they say from the fluids)

CW: 252

GW: 160

Congratulations and good luck on your progress post-op.

Keep up the good work! We're on similar timelines

Glad to hear you are doing well - keep up the good work!