jesshold

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I'm new to the site and new to the idea/plan of doing weight loss surgery. I'm almost 35 and recently had a partial meniscus removal following an exercise incident involving a C25K and a treadmill. Following the surgery my surgeon informed me that I had severe arthritis, but do not qualify for further surgery due to my high BMI (~54). In my post surgical haze (read high on pain pills and anesthesia) I started researching bariatric surgery and within hours I was tearfully starting the process of starting to speak with my friends and family about the possibility of getting this surgery. My question is, does anyone else feel like this is a science fiction trip? The idea of losing 200 pounds in a short period of time completely bizarre (I was assured that is likely lose 145 in the first year)? I am both excited and overwhelmed with the idea of weighing under 200 lbs. I have no idea how I will look and it is hard to imagine weighing less. Right now I'm in the early stages of this process. I'm starting my 3 month medically supervised weight loss next week, I had my psych assessment earlier this week, and had my first appointment 8 days after my surgery. Could anyone talk about how it feels to watch your body change so quickly and any emotional prep I could start doing on this front? Is there anything that people have done to make this process feel less like science fiction? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you Cervidae! That is exactly what I'm afraid of and excited about. I've spent many years building my self esteem and being "happy" with how I look. I've even gotten some acclaim by being a local belly dancer. im worried this change will happen so quickly that I'll be behind the curve in body acceptance. My boyfriend is excited (partially as it will force him to eat more healthily as well). I'm both excited and concerned about our sex life.

Nystatin spray powder is awesome and easier to apply than some powders... I also like anti-monkey-butt. They have great advertising and a decent product. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App