Elective to Mandatory.

[roczy 17]

I started my journey January of 2011. Went through the process of a whole year of weight management, went to countless appointments and i was supposed to have surgery january-february of 2012, and it didn't happen why? Because the hospital staff is lazy and unorganized. It was May of 2012 when i decided to give up on the idea because i had gotten a new job, and i just didn't have the luxury of taking 3-4 weeks off for recovery. Soon after calling it quits, i found out i was pregnant and 3 months in i had a miscarriage, was it my weight? Maybe so said the gyn but it could of been plenty of other things. Months passed, and i injured my back, doing chores. After going through months of agony i finally found out what was wrong with me, i had a slipped herniated disc. I was rushed into an emergency spine surgery and right before surgery the surgeon(that saved my life) told me that if i would of waited a little longer i could of been paralyzed. And also told me that i should look into getting the gastric bypass surgery. I quickly told him the nightmare i went through with trying to get it and he said dont worry i know someone. After surgery he told me that he really recommends me doing the gastric bypass sooner rather than later because i need to lose a significant amount of weight to get full function of my leg and to have a fully healed spine. He worked his magic with the gastric bypass surgeon & because of this wonderful man, i am now scheduled for my gastric bypass surgery on February 11th and am on my way to a full recovery! below is my before pic, cant wait to post a 6 month post op pic!

[BBdoodle 483]

Wow... what a story !!! Your spine surgeon is truly a dedicated doctor, he really helped you and went beyond his scope of medicine. You are really lucky to have such a wonderful surgeon. Good luck with your RNY .... I know it is the best thing I ever did for myself !!!

[ElleG 394]

Awesome!!!! Best Wishes

[roczy 17]

I see that everyone puts their weight on their threads. I've been so use to never discussing my weight because Ive always been ashamed, that i forget to do so on here(the only safe place i have)

I was 250lbs from 2005 til recently, i am now down to 238lbs due to all of the pain and suffering I've been going through with my Spinal Surgery. I am guessing that after i start my pre-op diet i will be losing at least another 10-15lbs. The day before surgery i will post exact pre-op weight.

[roczy 17]

Wow... what a story !!! Your spine surgeon is truly a dedicated doctor' date=' he really helped you and went beyond his scope of medicine. You are really lucky to have such a wonderful surgeon. Good luck with your RNY .... I know it is the best thing I ever did for myself !!![/quote']

Thank you! I cant wait!

[roczy 17]

Awesome!!!! Best Wishes <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thanks!

[mizzlaw 130]

Best wishes...

[iverina 33]

Amazing storey... Wish you the best with your wls

[worm2872 635]

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles but it's seems like you are a strong and determined person. I'm so glad your surgeon helped you!! Good luck! I was the same way I NEVER told anyone my weight. My hubby doesn't even know. But I felt I had to come clean and we are all in this together!

[michelecaples 224]

You are an indpiration to all. I suffer from excruciating back pain and have a ct scan next week to assess the damage. I am blessed to have had this surgery to get the weight off, but my constant pain makes any activity unbearable. Good luck witj surgery. If you are on Facebook friend me. My name is michele caples from missouri

[roczy 17]

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles but it's seems like you are a strong and determined person. I'm so glad your surgeon helped you!! Good luck! I was the same way I NEVER told anyone my weight. My hubby doesn't even know. But I felt I had to come clean and we are all in this together!

Its just so funny and weird to me. Lol

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[roczy 17]

You are an indpiration to all. I suffer from excruciating back pain and have a ct scan next week to assess the damage. I am blessed to have had this surgery to get the weight off' date=' but my constant pain makes any activity unbearable. Good luck witj surgery. If you are on Facebook friend me. My name is michele caples from missouri[/quote']

Wow, good luck with that. Im still in pain from my back surgery, nothing like the pre-op pain but its starting to feel so much better. So the weight loss surgery Didnt help with your back problems?

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[perezhe1 8]

I had to have spine surgery 5 years ago when my son was only 9 months old. I know the horrible pain associated ...there were times I couldnt stay standing due to the pain running down my leg. I had a lumbar fusion and have 6 screws put in my lower back and after that surgery I swore i would never have any surgery again unless i was in some sort of accident.... Fastforward 4 years later the back pain and stiffness had started to be a problem again...because i was weighing 265lbs mostly in my mid section...i had mild sleep apnea. I was a crancky miserable person specially in the mornings because of my lack of sleep ...from the apnea and back issues.... After research I decided to have the gastric bypass surgery....i didnt want back surgery or pain and health problems..and thought the gb surgery woul help overall ...Jan 31 2012 i had my gb surgery.... It was one of thest decisions of my life. I am down to 152lbs ...i am doing planks, push ups sit ups all kinds of different things i couldnt do before.... I love going to the gym...yes love he gym...that has helped with the skin ...not much lose skin.. The gb surgery helped me out of the hole, but now it is up to me to stay out of the hole.....sooo i have no more sleep issues no more back pain...feeling great ...needless to say my family is happier with me in the mornings lol....so keep going...I wish you lots of success! Remember ..the gastric bypass is a tool, not the solution.... God bless!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Wishing you the best. You have been through the mill. A long way to get here, but so glad someone took the initiative to really get it done. It gets so tiring jumping through so many hoops. And you know what, it is mandatory in your case, and should be treated as an emergency. I am so glad your surgeon realized this and got you in touch with the right doc. There are good things waiting for you. It won't be easy, but I think you already know that nothing is easy. But it will be worth it. Prayers for you and a gentle hug. So glad you are sharing your journey with us.