Looking For Bypass Buddies!

[hanna91 33]

Hello ladies and gents. My name is Hanna and I'm 23. I live in st charles mo and I am at the starting line. I have tried this roofers once before but got caught up and side tracked with the supervised diet. I could really use a friend/mentor to help me with this process. I know my family really wants me to have the surgery and I do not want to let them down again. Anyone who wants to be friends and encourage each other? I'd love to talk to veterans and newbies alike.

[mmrennau 58]

I'm 35 and I'm just starting as well. I had the regular initial appointment meeting the physician assistant and a social worker. I got the nutrition classes out of the way and I got PT and and dietitian appointment on March 17th. March 3rd im going to the support group that is required. This week I will have my labs done hopefully before Friday. Then They want me to have my yearly cervical exam because I haven't done that in a year. I'm by Springfield Illinois. I go between being really excited and then really nervous. Back and forth a lot. Meh.

[hanna91 33]

Nice to meet you! Yeah I'm really nervous because I tried going through the process and was doing the supervised diet but went through a bad breakup and got really depressed and stopped going. Idk the requirements yet but I think I will have a 6 month supervised diet. I have blue cross blue shield ppo of Illinois. I think it's scary because we know it will be a huge commitment and life change and it's hard to imagine now. But I was reading some stories of people post op and it really gets me excited. I'm nervous about the cost. I know it's nerve wracking but just think of all the positives.

[mmrennau 58]

I understand about the falling off the wagon thing. I had something similar happen when I was on a different weight loss journey a few years ago. The hardest part is starting over. Important thing is we get back up and keep trying!!!

[Sarahlynn85 2]

Hey I'm Sarah! I just made it through all the hoops and got insurance approval. I have surgery date set for 5/4/15. I did the same thing as far as I started the process and then I stopped. I was planning on trying to get pregnant after I got married (I was engaged at the time) so I though I would do the surgery after...well then the engagement ended and so I decided to go for it. I'm so excited for my surgery!

[Happyfrog4u 13]

Hanna91 read your post and would love to correspond with you through your journey. I had my surgery done October 1st and I am now down over 100 pounds. I just had my 60th birthday and Hanna it was the best one I have had in years. My health has improved so much. I am so looking forward to going home and seeing my family. The last time they saw me I could barely walk and was in terrible pain. Now I am walking and NO PAIN. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. Keeping a positive attitude and paying attention to your feelings is a must in order to be successful. You can do this and I would love to encourage you all the way. KEEP SMILING

[Sassafras88 4]

Sarah, we have the same surgery date!

[lisaanewme67 123]

Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I am just starting the process. I though about it back in 2012, went to the informational session then chickened out of surgery. I felt that I could lose weight on my own. Well I am back 3years later 20pounds heavier with diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesteral and sleep apnea. I went back to the informational session, scheduled my appointment with the surgeon within a week and now just waiting on insurance approval. I would love some buddies...I have lots of support from my family but I know I am bugging them to DEATH. Plus it is helpful to talk to people who are in the experience with you, been there and/or going in that direction. I am so excited about this platform and Forums. I am happy to communicate with anyone. Love all of the support!

[dhrguru 1,238]

Pick me, pick me! I'm having bypass on 4/28! Looked into it 5 years ago and backed out too!!!

[lisaanewme67 123]

Oh WOW, I am glad that you came back. Congrats and 4/28 is less than 2-weeks!!!

[STARTING NEW 21]

HELLO!! MY name is Vicky I looked into surgery back in 2002 I was in a awful marriage got divorced since and gained a ton of weight probably around 100 pounds I am at 331.5. I started this process about 6 and half to 7 months ago with my hope of finally doing something for myself my children are grown and now it's time for me. I got my much anticipated call today I was approved and I am now scheduled for May 20th! I am 39 and my biggest regret so far is I didn't do it years ago! But here I am and it's never to late! I would love to find some buddies or a buddy for encouragement and I can also give my help in anyway as we all start this new life change! Please add me as a friend to your list if you like. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US!!!

[lisaanewme67 123]

Hi Vicky, thamks for sharing your story. Its awesome that you are now taking steps to take care of yourself and its never too late. I have added you on your friend list, please add me as well. Its great to have support at any level of this process. I live in Indiana. Please reach out anytime,

[Kimberly Bouche-Perez 48]

Hi my name is Kim. I had my bypass on 6/25/13 so I am 22 months in. I was 301 and I amd 5'7". I am niow 139. I just had my Tummy Tuck 4 weeks agio tiday. (3/21/15).

So I am niw recovering from that.

I would LOVE a buddy!!!!!!!

My 'friends' that I had BEFORE surgery, most got very jealous. Said I took the easy way out. Being I amd now the thinnest one.

I hear all the time, "You are TOO THIN"

"YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR SICK"

"When will you STOP loosing weight?"

"Eat soimething"

So I would love to talk to someone who is in the same shoes.

My email is kimerick2008@gmail.com

I am NOT a VIP so I guess we can't talk through thias website.

I just found thia site 1 week ago. I wish I found it sooner.

If anyone wants someone to talk to, I am HERE!!!!

Look forwrd to hearing from you guys.

Kim

[dolphin_girl 23]

Hi, my surgery is on May 26th.

Current weight is 335 pounds.

Would love a few buddies to go through this journey together.

Thank you.

[lisaanewme67 123]

@@Kimberly Bouche-Perez thanks, My name is Lisa and I would love to be a buddy and have a buddy. My email is mslisaluvslife@yahoo.com. Congrats on your accomplishments and I know you look awesome (not sick). I do realize once I am done with this process, I will lose friends (I really mostly have associates). Don't plan on telling people anyway just don't need others opinions, comments and questions. I am sure once I start losing the weight they will ask. Still not telling about my surgery. You are right.. this site is wonderful and I am learning so much more everyday. It is much better to chat with people who understand.

@dolphin_girl. Feel free to email me as well. My surgery won't be too far behind yours.

I am new to the process but everything is going very quick so far. I have my sleep study tonight, very excited about that... sounds weird but I am ready to be done with it. I was originally scheduled for August sleep study, I kept calling and caught a cancellation for May 12th. I was ok with that (better than waiting till August) but I called one more time last Wednesday and someone had just cancelled for today. I took it without hesitation. After this all I need is a PREP session that only meets once a month. May is booked although I am calling next week to see if there is any room but I am currently scheduled for June. My surgery will more than likely be mid June. I want to wait until my daughter is done with school. BUT if I can get a May date, I will probably take it. It will be tricky but would force me to move around once I am discharged. I will have to drive my daughter to school and pick up but that won't be too bad. If I get a mid June date she will be done with school.

Hope to hear from you guys soon and I am excited to meet you.