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Havent been on here for a while, have been on life routine and enjoying the new me! Came to update, help motivate and stay focused. Current weight 197lbs from 298lbs bfore sleeve surgery. Surgery date:8/16/18 Very happy! And still working on my journey!

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Hi, everyone! I've been lurking for a while. After 20 years of doing EVERYTHING I can think of to lose weight and ALWAYS gaining it back, I went to discuss weight loss surgery this morning. I am moving ahead with a gastric sleeve. My doctor is getting me started with all the bloodwork, endoscopy, etc. I need to do. I am scared but I am ready and tired of living this way. Just wanted to say hi and ask for some encouragement!

I would agree those sleep tests are no fun! I hate them myself. What I am about to say isn't to change your mind or anything- you seem pretty made up on the subject. I am posting it, however, because I don't want anyone else reading this to think that a true sleep study isn't accurate for the reasons you have given above. I think someone believing that could actually be dangerous. 1. Headaches (or lack of) do not indicate sleep apnea reliably one way or another. 2. Lots of people feel "rested" enough, even with severe apnea, because they don't know anything different sleep wise. 3. Any sleep position that picks up OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) means you have OSA. Period. It may be lessened (not gone) in some positions, but it is still there. Particularly for people with severe cases. 4. No test is going to pick up anyone's normal sleep as they would at home, but it is designed for that and it IS still accurate . 5. There are two different types of apnea, central and obstructive. A person can have one or both types at once. The only way to know is to have a sleep study. 6. Again, this KILLS PEOPLE- EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. So for anyone else who ever reads this now or in a search later PLEASE do not ignore this problem. If you think you have it get a true sleep test. If you get a sleep test that says you have apnea events that require treatment please (PLEASE!) follow through. It will make it much easier to be healthy, lose weight, you WILL feel better and it may save your life.

I was the same way! I made my first appointment back in January 2018 had my gastric sleeve in March 2018. Reached my goal in January 2019. Best decision I’ve made! Good luck to you.

Ask if your local bariatric surgeon has an information seminar. Your surgeon may recommend a procedure. Here is a link that may help in your research phase. https://www.obesitycoverage.com/the-complete-patients-guide-to-bariatric-surgery/ Age 45 and 254 pounds, My wake-up call was being admitted to ICU. My internal organs shutting down from diabetic ketoacidosis. My heart stopped, and they brought me back. I wish it didn’t take that moment to understand my weight was slowly killing me. I looked at how many times I’ve lost weight then had regain with extra. I needed a long-term solution to get my health back. I was sleeved in 2014. Five years out, no complications, no regret, and maintaining in the 130’s.

For me, it was anxiety about leaving my husband with two small kids if I were to have a heart attack. Rather dramatic, I know, but it was ultimately what pushed me over the edge to ask for the referral.

They may, but it's not a big deal. The incisions are really small. Your muscles don't feel sore afterwards. Im 5 weeks out from my RNY gastric bypass and muscles are fine. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

let us know if its any good, I am looking at cookbooks as well

Hello Teri, I think we mostly hear from people who are “miserable” because they require support and they come to this forum and are able to get it - which is great! That said there are those of us (lots of us I’m guessing) who have been fortunate to have near smooth sailing on this journey. I am just over 6 months post op. My recovery was smooth, I was back at work 4 days after surgery. I progressed through the stages as planned, am steadily losing weight and am closing in on a healthy BMI. I told nobody and somehow have managed to keep it that way (and yes, I do go out in public haha). To top it off, my mental health, confidence and energy are strong. I am already noticing a career impact (shame on society that this is even a thing), and I am able to say “yes” to fun things with my kids without worrying whether I’ll have the stamina to do it. My only small grumbles so far... my scars aren’t fading the way I had hoped (keloid maybe?), and I have been discarding clothing at an alarming rate ($$). Last night we ordered Thai food... normally I’d have a large plate loaded with all my favs. This time, a few bites and I was done... but my brain wanted more :( Also, yes, you’ll want to get water in and make protein a priority, but one of the best things about this surgery for me, was NOT continuing to obsess over my meals and the scale. I eat well and don’t beat myself up for an occasional small treat. I go weeks where I forget to jump on the scale. It is a part of my life, not my entire life. I in no way want to downplay the struggles and difficulty that some have had in this journey. I know how fortunate I am to have had it go so well!! Best of luck on your journey Teri... I’ll wish smooth sailing for you too!