Hey everyone! My name is Kim and I'm headed to Costa Rica to have an RYGB done in two weeks. I'm mentally prepared. I think I've been getting ready for this in my soul for a LONG time. I'm just here to soak up all your wisdom!!

A little bit about me: I'm a doula (semi-retired after 28 years), ESL teacher, seriously addicted crafter, travel agent, and singer in a yacht rock band. I'll be 58 this year and weight has been a struggle since I had my first son (1995) and got two depo shots 3 months apart. I went from 125 to 200 in six months and have struggled ever since. I got back down under 200 for a few months about 13 years ago, but I've been holding steady at about 275 for the last couple of years. My highest was over 300. I've tried dang near everything with adipex being the last effort. I love going to the gym and being active but I just can't DO what I want or need to do there. So this is where we are and this is the time.

Continue to get well! It sounds like you're doing great so far! Sending Positive vibes your way!! ?

So it's 2:30AM and something just changed. I've taken my pain meds mostly regularly up until last night and every time they ask if I've passed gas it's always been minimal. But last night I decided to see if I could get through the night without it and I just woke up to the feeling of peristalsis for the first time since surgery. Big change in the bathroom trip!! I'm excited to be able to report this! ? ? ?

I'm wiped out! This morning I went with my husband to get him settled in for his neck lift. I drank about 10 ozs of water while waiting. After he got to recovery i came to the apartment and drank some tomato soup and protein shake. They are concerned that I haven't pooped but I'm thinking there's nothing in there. The nutritionist told me to drink papaya puree with water. The doctor told me to do laxatives if that doesn't work. Our coordinator came and we went to the central market to get souvenirs and papaya juice. I've been sipping it and it has no sugar so it's very much just fiber and water. ? Will report back on the results. ? ? ?

Costa Rica sounds like a beautiful place to start this journey. You've got a lot of life experience and passions, and it sounds like you're mentally ready for this, which is huge.

3 hours ago, PorkChopExpress said:

Costa Rica sounds like a beautiful place to start this journey. You've got a lot of life experience and passions, and it sounds like you're mentally ready for this, which is huge.

It really is! And the people are SO nice!! I started recording a short video (or 2) every day. I finally felt like putting titles on them this morning and I put the first few on my YouTube channel this afternoon. Very productive day!

On 2/25/2025 at 1:04 PM, PorkChopExpress said:

Costa Rica sounds like a beautiful place to start this journey. You've got a lot of life experience and passions, and it sounds like you're mentally ready for this, which is huge.

It really is! And the people are SO nice!! I started recording a short video (or 2) every day. I finally felt like putting titles on them this morning and I put the first few on my YouTube channel this afternoon. Very productive day!

Happy for you!! Glad all went well!!!
So you had bypass and your husband did inguinal hernia repair and a facelift, Any updates?
Can’t wait to see pics! Congrats!!

how is your progress?

Thank you for asking!! I had forgotten to update my weight. It's going slow and steady! I'm still working on my PN1 certification and building out my materials for my nutrition coaching business. I've lost 38lbs and my fat% is going down while my muscle% is going up so I'm happy with the progress!

@KimBaxleyWilson thats awesome!!!