Hi there I am Kellie and started my journey last July when I hit 300 pounds and decided enough is enough. However, also hitting 50 and menopause didn’t allow for that rapid weight loss we have all experienced at different times so I knew I needed a tool. I had always been against surgery as I had had 2 non elective abdominal surgeries and they were not a walk in the park!

So saw my surgeon last July and started the monthly routine and had all the pre tests done and then got approved with BCBS and scheduled surgery for Friday April 13th ( my surgeons nurse was freaking out about the 13th thing but I told her I wasn’t superstitious so go ahead. Weighed 280 when I started my 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery and am now 2 weeks post op and have lost another 11. So 21 pounds down in last month.

I am very blessed and had a very smooth surgery, almost no pain and passed has within 16 hrs. Went home in 24 hrs and had no complications other than those of my own doing.

You know that spasm when you drink too much too fast. Started on purée food last night and way over did it and got very nauseous. But that has only happened twice and it is really that old over eating head space that needs a talking too.

So it only just occurred to me to see if there were any apps and low and behold here I am. Enjoying reading about other people’s journeys. Can see it will be a good resource.

Good luck to all

Kellie

Welcome and congrats on your progress thus far! I have learned a ton since I joined!