hi! i’m new to this. i just had my consultation appointment yesterday and am beginning the process of insurance approval and dates etc. i’m hoping i can be scheduled for surgery late june/early july. i’m about to be 22 so definitely interested in finding other young people to talk to about surgery and the whole process (pre and post op)

CW: 345

HW: 358

GW: 200

(yikes this is my first time posting stats anywhere. wild)

also more about me- been obese my entire life (literally from age 5), have **** genetics on both sides of my family, have mild binge eating disorder (which is under control), PCOS, general anxiety/depression

and fun stuff- i’ll be getting a degree in interior architecture and design in may, i’m about to start grad school right after that, i live in the boston area, i love art in all forms, live music, my friends, my dogs and my weed [emoji14]

Sometimes they also Cat scan or X Ray you, it will depend on what your surgeon wants to see about you. On my endoscopy report I had color pictures of my esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine, all pretty healthy except for gastritis, GERD and Hector my baby gastric ulcer, my RnY should help with all that. How did I get Hector? Too many NSAIDS taken for arthritis pain, I was taking 3-4 ibuprofen at a time. Now I have grouchy little Hector as a gift, he is the gift that keeps on hurting instead of giving. And yes in the US you are usually asleep, my last one was effortless and absolutely no pain after.
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LOL love that you have him named. i have like mild acid reflux but def don’t have GERD or any other issues i’m aware of

Im going with rny because i have slight acid reflux and diabetes and major sugar addict and i want dumping syndrome as a tool to help me

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sounds like we’ll be going through everything together!! i’m about to turn 22 on sunday! in two weeks i have to get an upper gi? not sure what that exactly entails but i think they’re taking pics of my stomach or something?

they didn’t explicitly tell me to lose weight before surgery, but they said if i can get down to 312 it would be ideal in terms of not having to be on as many medications or something along those lines. i would like to personally lose weight before surgery anyway though to get into the routine.

So the upper gi was super simple, I was in the office maybe 2 hours total and that was for registration, prep and after. I don’t remember any of it but I had no issues once the anesthesia wore off. Also the psych appointment I had this morning was easy too, he was super easy to talk to, and the questions were just every day things.

Happy early birthday!!!!

I have to lose weight to show that I’m dedicated to the program and success. I’m trying my best but it’s very difficult. I have read so much on this app and other apps, websites, articles etc that have educated me and help me through this process. My family is also very supportive which is helping me a lot. I am happy to know someone else on about the same timeline as me!!

I’m 27 and live in Texas. I started the whole process in November and just got approval by my insurance company. I’ll be having surgery May 29th right after the school year ends. I’m both excited and nervous.

i’m having my endoscopy on april 3rd. very nervous for it, let me know how yours goes!

So do I! My upper endoscopy is the 3rd of April.. I’m getting my barium swallow test today at 8:45am, I had my first group meeting yesterday. I learned a lot and some of the people in the group really try to get together and push each other to stay on track either via social media or texting each other reminders.. it’s nice

It will pass fast if your appointments are somewhat spread out. Do you know roughly when your surgery will be?


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Hello and welcome!! I’m 25 and just had the sleeve done this past Tuesday. If you have any questions let me know!! Best of luck to you and keep utilizing this site it’s awesome to see the community that’s built up here.

I'm 26 I'll be 27 when I have surgery I'm in Maryland I'm trying to eliminate the bad stuff I'm hoping for a September date as well so let's keep up with each other I'm always willing to chat

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Where in Maryland!? I’m in MD too!

Hello! So I am technically 30, can I still respond? Haha I am hoping to have my surgery sometime in June or July, but I am secretly hoping that since I don't have a time prerequisite on belonging to a program or what not, that maybe they can squeeze me in sooner. Who knows!

Hello! So I am technically 30, can I still respond? Haha [emoji4] I am hoping to have my surgery sometime in June or July, but I am secretly hoping that since I don't have a time prerequisite on belonging to a program or what not, that maybe they can squeeze me in sooner. Who knows!

hahah of course you can reply!! hoping to have my surgery around the same time!

Kay07 I think they just made you an honorary pre30er, congratulations my dear[emoji14]

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Hello! So I am technically 30, can I still respond? Haha [emoji4] I am hoping to have my surgery sometime in June or July, but I am secretly hoping that since I don't have a time prerequisite on belonging to a program or what not, that maybe they can squeeze me in sooner. Who knows!

hahah of course you can reply!! hoping to have my surgery around the same time!

Sweet! Where are you all in the process? I did the full day immersion day requires, met with the psych and have my first nutritionist appt this Wednesday. My next psych is 4/5, and I meet with the surgeon 4/12. No luck on endo being scheduled yet, I guess it’s difficult to schedule.

also, am I the only one that can’t wait to NOT shop plus size?!? I have such issues finding clothes that actually fit, I just can’t wait to have OPTIONS!

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Sweet! Where are you all in the process? I did the full day immersion day requires, met with the psych and have my first nutritionist appt this Wednesday. My next psych is 4/5, and I meet with the surgeon 4/12. No luck on endo being scheduled yet, I guess it’s difficult to schedule.
also, am I the only one that can’t wait to NOT shop plus size?!? I have such issues finding clothes that actually fit, I just can’t wait to have OPTIONS!

i had my full day appt as well (met w psych/nutritionist/surgeon) and have to attend a young adult meeting this thurs. then i have my next appt with the psych on april 3 and that’s when i’m getting my endo and barium swallow test.

omg yes i can’t wait to shop. there’s so many stores i can’t wait to shop at (like j crew for work clothes since i’ll be entering the work force in the fall) and like american eagle and just any place stylish lol. gonna go broke!!! will need interim cheap suggestions until i reach a steady weight though.

Sweet! Where are you all in the process? I did the full day immersion day requires, met with the psych and have my first nutritionist appt this Wednesday. My next psych is 4/5, and I meet with the surgeon 4/12. No luck on endo being scheduled yet, I guess it’s difficult to schedule.
also, am I the only one that can’t wait to NOT shop plus size?!? I have such issues finding clothes that actually fit, I just can’t wait to have OPTIONS!

i had my full day appt as well (met w psych/nutritionist/surgeon) and have to attend a young adult meeting this thurs. then i have my next appt with the psych on april 3 and that’s when i’m getting my endo and barium swallow test.

omg yes i can’t wait to shop. there’s so many stores i can’t wait to shop at (like j crew for work clothes since i’ll be entering the work force in the fall) and like american eagle and just any place stylish lol. gonna go broke!!! will need interim cheap suggestions until i reach a steady weight though.

Hi Saygrace,

I'm 26 turning 27 at the time of my surgery which is booked for October this year. I'm getting my surgery done in Czech republic and privately however have given myself 6 months to do some counselling and see a dietician to prepare myself for the lifestyle changes. I am 210 pounds at the moment, have 90 pounds to lose. I want to end my vicious cycle of yo yo dieting and carrying around this extra weight. Just want to be healthy.