Early in process

[Cmbr1109]

Hi all. I am very early in the process. Just scheduled first appointment with surgeon. This is the second time I have actively pursued Bariatric surgery. At 55 and upon reflection, I have spent my entire adult life (with 2 rare And short lived episodes) between 80-150# overweight. Now menopausal, I am watching my body change again. Saving for retirement in about 14 years, I realize that all of the years obese will take its toll, and I’ll likely spend my “golden years” sick and in the doctor’s office. There are no guarantees with Bariatric surgery that I will have an active state of health. Especially understanding that Bariatric surgery comes with it’s own unique risks. And I am tired of waking up every day (for the past 35+) saying “this is the day. The day I take care of myself, eat healthy, eat much less” etc etc. while I understand surgery is a tool and there is much work to come, I am ready.

joining these forums, I hope to gain in understanding, education, and start to build the support that I know I need/will need through the beginning, pre and post op, and through the future years.
Thanks,
Chris

 

[dianeseattle]

Chris, you'd do yourself a favor by stopping this obsessive and INACCURATE thinking. Why are you expecting the worst? So what if you're menopausal? So what if you're overweight and have gone through other periods of overweight? You have SO MUCH wrong in your post, it's like a troll wrote it.

I had surgery 16 years ago and have suffered none of those ill effects. Once I healed, I began eating in a healthy manner regularly. My health improved as if I'd suddenly gotten 10 or 15 years younger. I started hikng mountains, I worked out regularly at the gym, I was able to do everything needed around the house, I partied, I got very social, I bought "new" clothes at the thrift stores so I had a whole new wardrobe and many of my health problems disappeared. You Crazy, Girl!

You are about to embark on a journey that will change your life in so many positive ways. Sure, some people have unpleasant side effects, but the reason this surgery is so popular and has become an insurance mainstay is because it works.

Now, don't ask health questions in this group. See your doctor, get your vitals like weight, blood pressure and CBC.. Let your doctor come with you on the journey but for specific bariatric issues, only see that specialist.

I was 55 when I had surgery. I lost 115 pounds and I started hiking mountains, as high as 6,000 feet. My looks changed, I actually began to think of myself as kind of pretty, and so did a lot of men. The eating process completely changed and I LOVED eating. I planned for it, I savored it, I rewarded my body with healthy food, and most importantly, I blended into the background, feeling as normal as everyone else.

That's ,my two cents. Read a lot of posts here and realize you're only seeing maybe 1 in 100 negative posts. And some of those posts came about because some people just have a bad habit of whining about things instead of seeing the up sde.

 

[missyinacage]

Hello and welcome! I had RnY 3 years ago, at 50. I totally understand that "its just enough!" feeling. There are of course some risks, as there are with all major surgeries. Heck, even with minor ones! I will tell you truthfully, it is hard work. It is also 100% worth it!!!

I was on meds for high BP, cholesterol, diabetes and had to take apprx. 6 Aleve just to get through a shift on my feet. It hurt to walk, sit, hell, even sleep. Now, I feel freaking AHmazing! I am very active and love every second of it.

This surgery gives you an opportunity to reset your life. It resets your hunger and satiety hormones. The pre and post open liquid diet, along with the very small amount you can eat early out, can teachings your taste buds too. I will take a bunch of roasted tomatoes or a roast wheat of cauliflower over chips all day, every day.
Good luck on your journey. Keep us posted.

 

[KristiLyn]

Hi all. I am very early in the process. Just scheduled first appointment with surgeon. This is the second time I have actively pursued Bariatric surgery. At 55 and upon reflection, I have spent my entire adult life (with 2 rare And short lived episodes) between 80-150# overweight. Now menopausal, I am watching my body change again. Saving for retirement in about 14 years, I realize that all of the years obese will take its toll, and I’ll likely spend my “golden years” sick and in the doctor’s office. There are no guarantees with Bariatric surgery that I will have an active state of health. Especially understanding that Bariatric surgery comes with it’s own unique risks. And I am tired of waking up every day (for the past 35+) saying “this is the day. The day I take care of myself, eat healthy, eat much less” etc etc. while I understand surgery is a tool and there is much work to come, I am ready.

joining these forums, I hope to gain in understanding, education, and start to build the support that I know I need/will need through the beginning, pre and post op, and through the future years.
Thanks,
Chris

Hi! I am 3 months post bypass and this was the best decision ever. I turned 60 just after my surgery but I had the same thing, I'm tired of being this way and I don't want to go into the rest of my life missing out on everything. At the beginning of my year-long program I was at 291. The day of surgery on May 31st I was 259. Now I am at 227. I hit a plateau in my 2nd month, which I learned was normal, then began losing weight again. It has slowed down, which is also normal so I just keep with the program (I never compromise) trying to get enough protein and fluids in. It's quite a ride. Already I can do so much more. And this winter I will have knee replacements and that will seal the deal. Yea!