Becca125

So my surgery is just a month away now and I had to go for my bi weekly weigh in this morning. When I started this process in September they had asked me to lose 37.5lbs before my surgery. Well as of today I am down 44lbs and that leaves time for me to lose even more hopefully making surgery and recovery even easier. Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm on my way to a healthier life! So I am a 46 year old mother of 4 grown children (amazing children ) I have suffered from bipolar depression, ptsd, anxiety with panic attacks, and borderline personality for many years. As a result I have been on numerous medications that have caused me to gain significant weight, as well as having used food as my "comfort" food... That was the beginning of a life long struggle with weight. This past two years I have had a stroke and a mini stroke, my left knee has been totally replaced twice and is still very unstable so exercise is virtually impossible and my weight reached an all time high of 383lbs! In August I decided to take control and regain my life back.. Starting in September I met with the Bariatric team and have since lost 34bs 4oz and now have a surgery date for January 25th ...I must admit that as excited as I am about my new healthier lifestyle I am also very very nervous and constantly anxious about the "unknown". I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, Fibromyalgia, and other health issues that can only be improved with the gastric bypass so I have weighed the pros and cons of it all and feel this may be my last chance of ever getting back to the "healthy Rebecca" that I need to be for myself, my husband, my children, and my precious grandson. Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

I just commented on your blog but I also wanted to say if I can be of any help please feel free to contact me at any time!!I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story. I just started this journey to a healthier life back in September and have felt so alone in this world. No one really understands what it's like to travel this road. I have a good support system but to honestly understand is impossible unless you've lived it. I just recently found this app and your story was one of the first I came across (I will admit I cried when I read it) but I also found it very inspiring and informative. I actually posted "my journey" because of you. I have never before talked about my personal journey let alone post ANY pics on any site. That was just too embarrassing. However after I posted it I actually felt more empowered than I ever have! I told it.. I owned it.. and I'm proud of that. Thank you for giving me that precious gift. I am still trying to navigate this app and figure out all I need to know so I'm hoping this gets to you lol (I tried to message you but it wouldn't go through) ️ God bless Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm new here. I started this weight loss journey in August and now have a surgery date for January 25th. ..I am very very excited to be starting a new and healthier lifestyle but I have to admit that now that I have a date I'm actually kinda scared. If I allow myself to think about it or read articles I actually become physically ill. My anxiety reaches the point of panic attacks and it's hard for me to focus. ..I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has felt this way and if so how do you handle it? Thanks so much for listening Becca

I guess the most important thing I have learned through this whole process is that I HAVE to do this for me... If I tried to do it any other way I would never have been able to get where I am right now...ultimately me being healthy again will benefit those I love but I had to start loving myself first.. (hope that makes sense) as for the diet I was never actually put on a specific diet although in a group discussion they did bring up Medifast and lean and green diet... I started myself on a 1500 calorie diet and now am down to a 1200 calorie. They said if it's working stay with it so I am lol I have been reading allot on this app about the liquid diet but no one has mentioned that to me personally (at least not yet) I have an appt with my surgeon on the 17th of January (8 days prior to surgery) so that may very well change! Thanks for your support and again congratulations!! I'm so happy for you ☺️ Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Way to go! That's amazing! I just got back from my weigh in (pre op...my surgery is scheduled for January 25th) and I was feeling very anxious, and unsure... Then I read your post and that helped me so much... I am so happy to hear that you are doing well this is by far the hardest yet best decision I've ever had to make... I have a long way to go but you give me hope ☺️ thank you Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Good morning and thank you so much for your advice... I will definitely keep in my all that's been said here and keep moving forward one step at a time.. Trying to keep my eye on the end result and move through each day with a positive attitude (@elacinski01 best of luck today! I will keep you in my prayers... Please update when you're feeling up to it) Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much.. I know in my heart this is what I need to do and I have had so much positive feed back on how well others have done it's very reassuring and helpful to me. One day at a time for now that's how I'm dealing with it .. The future will be what it's meant to be and I believe it's got many wonderful things in store for me if I work hard at it Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Thank you . ..support is just what I need the most right now! Becca

You're so right and I remind myself of that all the time so it helps to some extent...I have had a few surgeries but 2 major ones this past year and I flatlined twice and was in the hospital for 2 weeks so I'm thinking that may be a large part of this. ..staying positive about the end result though (just need to get there first) ???? Becca

Good morning let me start by saying I'm so sorry for your loss I can't begin to imagine that pain ;(. ..as for your anxiety I'm living that myself and my date isn't until January 25th. I have talked to my Dr about the extreme anxiety and was prescribed meds to help but I was also taught how to do some deep breathing and other "self help" exercises. I am also attending counseling to continue preparing myself and hopefully overcome at least some of this anxiety. That's also why I joined this group. ..support. ..maybe the most important tool of all. ..hearing and talking to people that truly understand what you're going through. ..thoughts are with you. .God Bless Becca

Good morning and thank you for your advice. .I too have already given up my diet Pepsi habit and quit smoking back in October both were difficult considering I was trying to lose my pre op weight simultaneously but I managed to get through that. That being that good news I am just absolutely scared beyond words. ..funny because I know it's what I want. I've worked hard to get there and yet if I allow myself to think about it I truly panic. My Dr had to prescribe me anxiety meds to help me but part of my goal is to get off some of the different meds I'm already taking for other health issues. I don't want to take more. I have taken some "before" photos and you are so right I do not see that person at all!! I'm actually disgusted with who I see right now. Also walking or any form of exercise is just about impossible for me as I had two total knee replacements this year and my knee is still extremely unstable and I'm having to wear a brace and use a walker just to get around the house. ..guess maybe I'm feeling very defeated right now Becca