bignich

I just had my sleeve done on January 16th! I was released to go home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm kinda new to the forums. I read them a lot but have barely posted anything. My name is Nich, Im 26 years old & I live in California. I just got sleeved a few days ago on January 16th! I've looked into WLS quite a bit over the years but I was always so nervous about the things that could go wrong. This last year my health started to spiral downwards really bad. My weight hit about 426lbs. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, I had flare ups of Gout in my ankles & toes repeatedly for several months, my feet became a huge issue that eventually my doctor took me out of work & put me on temp disability. It seemed to be one health issue after another. I've been big my whole life & its been a never ending battle. Last year I eventually decided that I had to make a change & the best start for me seemed to be surgery!! I'm really looking forward to living a healthier life. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm on day five of my liquid pre op! The first three days were the hardest. My stomach is still a bit tumbly & I feel hungry often. But the craving are finally gone. Every time that I start to feel not so great, I drink water & it literally evens me out. This is honestly easier than I imagined! Best of luck to you Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for sharing! I feel exactly how you have explained. Im on day 4 of the pre op liquid diet & I'm scheduled for surgery on the 16th!! Im really excited. But I cant help but still have the thoughts of second guessing myself. I know its what I truly want though! It feels good to know Im not alone. Best of luck! Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello. I'm new to the site. I'm 21years old and I'm from California. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I've been researching about gastric bypass for the last few years. I need to get healthy or my life is just going to keep going down hill. I'm still young & I know that there's still a chance for me to turn my life around. I really want to get the surgery but I'm scared that I won't be able to. I don't have any insurance & my family is dirt poor. Do I have any options that could help me? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you

Thank you! Ill look into Medicaid.

Thank you!