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20 MONTHS POST OP & MY BIRTHDAY IS IN JULY

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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤157 lbs BMI 27❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

WELL WELL WELL WELL WELL WELL WELL WELL

updates: I need to be revised to RNY for GERD, etc.

Through extensive testing my issue was found to be *mechanical* in nature. Without disclosing too much personal medical information all I will say is would need to continue with mutiple invasive treatments over an extended period of time plus meds w/ a surgical procedure for an aux related issue or fix it all at one time with one procedure.

Y'all know what I'm gonna choose, right? Yeah...

Other than that it's a burden lifted to have relief within my grasp. Surgery is scheduled for 7/15 barring any complications/surprises

I'm already approved by insurance and I'm really shocked/dismayed because it took them just 2 lousy days... I was hoping my case wasn't that serious and I was just being dramatic/hypochondriac. But that approval coming back so fast really has opened my eyes. I should have gone in for this consult sooner maybe? Saved my summer? Whatevs.

Already in the dreaded 2 week preop diet.

No. Words.

Dante's unexplained layer of hell. Reserved for people who met goal but still need to shrink their livers ??????????? but enough whining.

Here are lifestyle pics and pics of what I enjoyed while I could... Because liquids for quite a while

*disclaimer:

+ I NEVER eat sauce

+ I ? Kale (fight me)

+All Starbucks cups are homemade teas/protein shakes

+I do smile more often but not usually without cause because I'm conscious of preventing wrinkles

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Edited July 7, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

Good Job so far and good luck on your surgery.

3 minutes ago, Danny Paul said:

Good Job so far and good luck on your surgery.

Thank you very much ?

Oooo you are such a beauty! I love love love that yellow dress too!

Good luck on impending surgery, will say prayers too.?

1 hour ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Oooo you are such a beauty! I love love love that yellow dress too!

Good luck on impending surgery, will say prayers too.?

? many many many thanks ?

The 2 week liver shrinking diet is tough, I really am surprised you have to do it again. I thought it was required because when you are obese your liver is enlarged..

You got this, it does go by fast in hindsight, although in realtime it feels like slow-mo.

eta. You look fabulous.

Edited July 8, 20197 yr by Cheeseburgh

Just now, Cheeseburgh said:

The 2 week liver shrinking diet is tough, I really am surprised you have to do it again. I thought it was required because when you are obese your liver is enlarged..

You got this, it does go by fast in hindsight, although in realtime it feels like slow-mo.

Thank you! ?

I am surprised I have to do it again as well

C'est la vie...

You look great! Sorry to hear you have to have another surgery but glad that it is going to fix what is going wrong.
Good part is you have done this pre op diet before so you know what to expect and do. You got this!!!??????

So sorry you have to have another surgery but glad they will fix whatever you need fixed! GERD is a b***h. That, among others, is why I chose to have bypass. I love reading your posts and seeing your pictures. You just seem to have all the right answers! Good luck with your pre-op diet and surgery. I know you will do well!

? Thank you all for the support, it is invaluable ?

Well done!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] What an amazing and inspiring update!! If there's anyone that can ROCK a second surgery (especially given the discomfort) that would be YOU!! You are graceful, helpful and typically on point and I have gotten a lot of sensible nuggets from your posts!

Wishing you a very successful surgery and speedy recovery as you continue your journey of maintenance [emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]