Due To Undergo My Gastric Bypass Shortly

[Lucii24 5]

Hi my name is Lucii & I will be 31 years old this November. I've battled with my weight on & off most of my life; but this started to become more of an issue for me following a head on collision back in January 2009, which as a result has left me with a spinal injury thats permanent.

My Doctors & consultants told me that I will need a spinal fusion within the next 10 years; if I don't have this surgery then they've said that I could lose the loss of my legs, bladder & bowels permanently & become registered disabled.

The catch is though that they've also told me that if I don't undergo a spinal fusion, then the above issues would happen to me anyway. So the way I see it is I'm stuck in a catch 22 situation & screwed either way.

The heaviest I've ever been is 15.5 lbs & a size 18, bearing in mind that I'm also only 5ft 2inches. I currently weigh in at 13 stone & a size 16.

I'm due to have my surgery on Tuesday 17 September 2013 & I have to say I'm soooo excited I can't bloody wait. I'm not nervous at all, although I don't know how I will feel being on sloppy food for at least 6 months lol, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

I just wanted to say to anyone who is considering having this surgery; as I underwent researching this for six months & started with all the bad horror stories before I checked all the good ones & positive stories.

I decided to do my research back to front as I really wanted to know exactly what I was letting myself in starting with the shit all the way to the smooth.

I have learnt that this specific surgery is not to be taken lightly & should be seriously invesigated properly, as its not the quick fix most people think.

I will try & keep my logs up dated leading to my surgery & as much as I can after my surgery. If you would like to ask me anything please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for listening & reading my log. Kindest Regards Lucii

[ponchik 77]

Welcome and good luck. Sorry to hear about the spine issues, I hope that the weight loss will help to get rid of at least some problems... Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[Bonster14 3]

Good luck!!!!

[nursejb 38]

thank you and good luck! welcome!