I have my first nutritionist appointment next week and then the psychiatrist next month. I am actually feeling pretty good about having so much time to prepare for such a major life change.
I have been overweight since my early 20s. I started a serious medically monitored weight loss program a few years ago and I was doing really well for 4 weeks until I started having severe stomach pains and vomiting.
Long story short: Many tests and months later they determined that I had Gastroparesis (delayed emptying of the stomach). It is an incurable condition that is exacerbated by eating a lot of fiber (i.e. vegetables). It can be managed by medication, but I would still get flare ups. I was SO frustrated. I thought I had finally found something that would work for me and my body punished me for eating healthy. I fell into a spiral of depression, gave up and checked out of the weight loss game.
As I watched my weight go up, I asked my Dr if he thought I would be a candidate for bariatric surgery and he referred me to an awesome surgeon. I met with her last week and we are getting the ball rolling. Lap Band and Sleeve are not options as they could be complicated by my Gastroparesis, but the bypass takes it out of the equation!!!!!!
My daughter is almost three and I want us to be a healthy family. My husband is super supportive and I am ready to embark on this journey.
I know that it will not be easy, but I am committed!
I am excited to be part of this group and I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts on this whole process.
I have been overweight since my early 20s. I started a serious medically monitored weight loss program a few years ago and I was doing really well for 4 weeks until I started having severe stomach pains and vomiting.
Long story short: Many tests and months later they determined that I had Gastroparesis (delayed emptying of the stomach). It is an incurable condition that is exacerbated by eating a lot of fiber (i.e. vegetables). It can be managed by medication, but I would still get flare ups. I was SO frustrated. I thought I had finally found something that would work for me and my body punished me for eating healthy. I fell into a spiral of depression, gave up and checked out of the weight loss game.
As I watched my weight go up, I asked my Dr if he thought I would be a candidate for bariatric surgery and he referred me to an awesome surgeon. I met with her last week and we are getting the ball rolling. Lap Band and Sleeve are not options as they could be complicated by my Gastroparesis, but the bypass takes it out of the equation!!!!!!
My daughter is almost three and I want us to be a healthy family. My husband is super supportive and I am ready to embark on this journey.
I know that it will not be easy, but I am committed!
I am excited to be part of this group and I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts on this whole process.
