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My 2-month surgiversary is today! Down over 50 pounds since I started the pre-op diet in January, down 2 clothing sizes and one shoe size (back to my normal size 8). Completely revamped my closets with "new" clothes from storage. Stalled at the moment but hoping to see the scale move soon!

I had my 1st appointment today. Had kind of decided I would get a bypass but after meeting with my surgeon she said the sleeve is the best for me. Did not even discuss the bypass. Which is ok with me I was not set on one or the other wanted to rely on the doctor expertise. However I had a real set back. I have to get a surgeon for my diverticulitis which surprised me and enlightened me. I knew I was having episodes way more than I should but did not realize how dangerous it is. So I have to go to a colon rectal surgeon to see if surgery is called for in my case. So when I left I called and made my appointment for Thursday. If surgery is needed then it will set my surgery back 2 to 3 months. I think it may be a blessing I went there just because I didn't not realize of serious the diverticulitis can be. So if nothing else I am grateful for that. But my journey has begun and it is so exciting and scary.

Not feeling it today just sorta feel down today. 12 days till I go scheduled surgery and my last deition appointment. Have a good day guys

Day one of pre-op diet in the books. The day was not bad, ( i know its only day one!) I consumed 4 protien shakes of various variety. One pre made Premier Protein Choc, and the other three made with two different protein powders in unsweetened vanilla almond or soy milk. three cups of broth/stock and one sf jello cup. (Broth, sf jello and sf popcicles are free foods) Hopefully the next 12 days will be as successful!

Three weeks post surgery. Down 30 pounds. Having trouble sleeping but could just be due to the fact I went back to work this week and I am keyed up. Overall feeling very positive and excited!!

Revision from vsg to bypass due to Gerd.. and weight gain? Any one underwent this procedure yet?

Just wanting to say hi. I guess I'm lucky as I noticed that in the USA you have to go through your private insurance to pay for surgery. In Canada all you need is your physician to send a referral to a clinic and our government pays for the surgery, that's how it works here in British Columbia anyway. I FINALLY GOT MY SURGERY DATE AFTER WAITING FOR 5 YEARS! I guess that's one draw back of not having private insurance, you wait and wait.

HI all! I am 8 months out and I am curious if there is a great book out there for people who are further out than a few weeks. It is easy to find information for your first few months out but nothing after that. Any websites or books y'all can recommend? Thanks!

So all you mommas, tell me if I'm wrong. I'm equating the preparation of WLS to first time pregnancy. 😂We read, educate ourselves, prepare, and plan. When it actually happens, seems as if reality is a bit different then all of our plans, but we "go with the flow" and all falls in to place anyway. All the preparation is not for nothing though, it gives us a better flow than to not been prepared at all. So, with that said, I know I'll be just fine.

I watch my 600 lb story, all the time, family hates it. But I feel a kindred-ness to some of the people and their struggles. Although I was never at that weight. Even though some are as tall as me 5'1, Recently I was watching the show and my daughter, rolled her eyes and said Mom do you feel that big and I said sometimes. She said Mom that's sad, do you know how many of those people would love to be the size you are now? (onederland). Honestly I never thought about it that way. But I can say that's its made me more grateful for the weight I have gotten to !!!