Intro time: who's new to the group, who's pre-op, & who just recently made it to the loser's bench?

[Ellens531 81]

I have been reading a lot the past couple of weeks. I have had my consultation with the surgeon. I am meeting with my gp Monday to get him on board. I have to make the 1st of my 7 months pre op requirements of nutritionist. I am thankful for that. I need to learn to be prepared for my post op life. I love reading all these stories and I can't wait to be one of the great stories.

[frust8 962]

You will be, the old advice is to keep, your nose to the grindstone, but how do you do exercise in that position? One of those things that I haven't figured out.

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[Imwichya 45]

Hello all. My name is Eddie and I’m from Miami, FL. I am going to have gastric bypass on April 12. I have gone through and received all pre-medical clearance as well as psychological clearance. I am both excited as well as nervous.

My journey begin on November 2016. I met with my surgeon and went through all the requirements necessary for surgery. I started dieting using calorie control as well as hiring a personal trainer in April 2017. In five months, I dropped 50 pounds and thought that I could continue without surgery. That was a big mistake. Huge. In the following five months, I gained back the 50 pounds that I dropped plus an additional 40 pounds. I decided no more yo-yoing for me.

I have a very supportive wife that has been with me through every step of the way. I am very fortunate for that.

I look forward to sharing my experiences and thank everybody for sharing their‘s.

[jordsss 4]

i’m new here. my surgery was june 20, 2016. ive lost just over 100 lbs. i exercise 5 days a week really hard and my surgeon said that has helped keep the weight off. i have maintained my weight for about a year. still struggle with mental hunger.

[frust8 962]

Welcome all who are new March 19th,[emoji14] please share your stories with us and read all of ours. We are co- journeyers on this Weight Loss pathway. We may stumble but thanks to the support of each other we never fall to the point of injury. You are among friends here![emoji14]

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[fullfiguredmonty 11]

Had what is supposed to be my last pre-op appointment today. They are submitting my paperwork and then she said it's 1-3 weeks before I hear back from my insurance company. At that point they will call me and I can schedule a presurgery appointment with the surgeon (they are usually booked a couple weeks out), and then from that appointment, my surgery date will likely be 3-4 weeks from that point. So, it sounds like worse case is another couple of months for me assuming I'm not denied. I plan to try and document everything as I go through this journey. I think it'll help me to stay accountable and allow myself to receive support (I suck at allowing others to support me, but always want to support them).

[jlw0618 1]

I just joined. Going to have the sleeve done. I'm halfway through weight management meetings. Hoping for a surgery date around the end of May

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[calvinrn2011 3]

Hello. My name is Calvin. I am two weeks post sleeve. Started the puréed phase today. Ate about 3 oz. and was done. I am down 18 pounds the first two weeks. And 50lbs since Dec when this process started. feeling great. Walking about 60 min a day.

[Justb116 1]

On 3/17/2018 at 1:00 AM, brookie said:

oh no u are definitely not alone,lol,i am worrying about all those things too but getting healthy & feeling good is the most important.hair will grow back,u can hide some sagging skin or eventually do something about it if it bothers u that bad.lord knows how well we try to hide those extra lbs & this will b a lot less visible & a lot easier.

Thanks, I think I'm letting the many stories I read about people who regret it get to me.

[Kay07 734]

3 hours ago, calvinrn2011 said:

Hello. My name is Calvin. I am two weeks post sleeve. Started the puréed phase today. Ate about 3 oz. and was done. I am down 18 pounds the first two weeks. And 50lbs since Dec when this process started. feeling great. Walking about 60 min a day.

Congratulations! Must be an amazing and exciting feeling to see the numbers huh? I can't wait for that. How was your first two weeks? Finding the energy to walk an hour a day seems like a fantastic accomplishment. I am glad that since I won't be getting my surgery until summer, I'll get to walk outside. I always do better in warm weather, and then tend to pack on the weight in colder months since I avoid cold like a cat does Water.

[frust8 962]

Justb116, very few do wish they hadn't had WLS -'more wish they had done it sooner. I am still pre surg but I wish I had it done at a younger age. I'm 72, it won't be a "Walk in the park" for me like I was 20,30 or even 40. But I want a better rest of my days on this earth and I can't have that in a painful tired body which is slowing from the sheer weight of me. I want and I need this surgery, I've been trying since August 2015 and this spring will be my time[emoji14] I will be a RnY in Columbus Ohio.

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[calvinrn2011 3]

Congratulations! Must be an amazing and exciting feeling to see the numbers huh? I can't wait for that. How was your first two weeks? Finding the energy to walk an hour a day seems like a fantastic accomplishment. I am glad that since I won't be getting my surgery until summer, I'll get to walk outside. I always do better in warm weather, and then tend to pack on the weight in colder months since I avoid cold like a cat does Water.

Energy hasn’t been a problem. The first week the surgical site pain was pretty intense especially changing position from sitting to standing. But once I was up I could walk ok. I started slow and only walked about 10 min at a time. But I think it was day 8. I just noticed I felt better. Standing and sitting were not a problem. Now I am at 3-3.2 mph on the treadmill (no incline) and I go about 30 min. At a time. It was 70 here the other day and I took an outdoor 2 mile walk that lasted about 50 min. Where are you from.

[Kay07 734]

2 minutes ago, frust8 said:

Justb116, very few do wish they hadnt,had WLS more wish they had done it sooner. I am still,pre surg but I wish I had it done at a younger age. I'm 72, it won't be as Well in the park for me like I was 20,30 or even 40. But I want a better rest of my days on this earth and I can't in a painful tired body which is slowing from the sheer weight of me. I want and I need this surgery, I've been trying since August 2015 and this spring will be my time

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It's never to late to take a new lease on life I will cheer you on! Has your surgery been scheduled yet?

[Kay07 734]

2 minutes ago, calvinrn2011 said:

Energy hasn’t been a problem. The first week the surgical site pain was pretty intense especially changing position from sitting to standing. But once I was up I could walk ok. I started slow and only walked about 10 min at a time. But I think it was day 8. I just noticed I felt better. Standing and sitting were not a problem. Now I am at 3-3.2 mph on the treadmill (no incline) and I go about 30 min. At a time. It was 70 here the other day and I took an outdoor 2 mile walk that lasted about 50 min. Where are you from.

Massachusetts. It's freezing right now. Actually it's colder than freezing. And wind is evil. The air hurts your face, and no matter how much insulation (both weight AND clothing haha) you can never stay warm!

[calvinrn2011 3]

I hate the cold. It’s like 50 here today and I am complaining lol