June 29th Bypass Surgery

[smrogg 49]

Since we are all surgery buddies on this post, I'll tell both all a little about me. My name is Shauna, I am 32 years old and the mom of 2 little girls (6 & 21 months). I am a stay at home mom and I live in CT with my husband, kids, 2 dogs and a cat. I've been overweight since I was 5 with ups and downs in between. The lowest weight I can ever remember being is 147...and that was after I lost 65 pounds by being married to the gym. Well..actually getting married and 2 kids later, free time and metabolism are not the same! I am at the heaviest I've ever been (besides pregnancy) of 251 pounds. Yes, I know, many people have a lot more to lose, but I've been living in this body that I do not belong to. My hips and back hurt, I get winded very easily, and I am very uncomfortable not only mentally but physically. My husband had gastric bypass a year and a half ago and has had a very successful experience. I swore to myself I would never get gastric bypass after seeing that he went through (he's a big baby when it comes to pain). BUT, here I am a year and a half after him at the mercy of the dreaded scale. It's time for a change, I have not given up, I have just hit rock bottom and realize I need help with this. It's time to actually live and let my kids live, without mommy holding them back. I am so excited for my future weight loss experience, but most of all, I'm looking forward to leading a healthier life and setting an example for my girls . THE END

Good luck with everything! Keep us updated on your progress. We have simular starting weights.

Thank you!! I can't wait to start. I'm hungry today! But I'll get through it.

[Deon Boler 2]

My first time in the support group. My surgery is also June 29th. I am nervous but ready for my lifestyle change. This is my fifth day on the pre op diet. I am doing well. I am motivated. It also helps to read everyone's experiences. I will just say stay strong. We will be healthy, thin and happy.

[smrogg 49]

Welcome! Looks like we have a few who are scheduled for June 29th! I am not doing so well today. I haven't caved, but my stomach is cramping so bad it hurts to stand up. I ate a Protein Bar that goes along with my diet, but it had nuts in it. About half an hour after I ate it, I have these horrible stomach cramps to the point where I was breaking out in a sweat. I thought I was going to vomit. Needless to say that I will not be eating those Protein Bars again and if that experience was anything like what dumping feels like, I for sure will steer clear from foods I shouldn't be eating that cause dumping. M having a lull in pain right now which is why I am able to type. Ugh!!! Wth!!

[SoCalSue 4]

Hi everyone. I am scheduled for June 29 too! I have a 5.30 am start and I can't wait. I am trying to get everything organized since I live alone and do not want to worry about shopping for food after. A friend is coming to stay with me for a few days. After that I'm on my own!

I go for my pre op tests on Monday June 22 and some more instructions from the nurses but apart from that I've not being asked to do any special pre surgery diet. I am wondering why I didn't get asked to do this?

[smrogg 49]

Everybody ready??? I'm kinda freaking out now!!! Worried about recovery in the hospital ????

[Arianna0228 25]

Yeah, I'm starting to freak out a little bit. Haha, it's starting to get so real. I had the calls from the hospital today one to confirm my check in and surgery times, the other to ask questions fir the anesthesiologist. I've been packing today too since I live in boise id, but having my surgery up in wa. I have to drive up on sunday, and have an 850 check in time, with a 1050 surgery time.

[smrogg 49]

We will be back to back surgeries I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 with my surgery time at 9:30 am. How has the diet been going for you? I love 15 pounds...cheated one day. It's so mentally challenging but I know this is jay the beginning!!

[ashley126 10]

I'm scheduled for Monday as well. The nerves are starting to creep up but I'm also excited. I hope you all do well and have a speedy recovery!

[Arianna0228 25]

I've cheated a couple of times, but other than that it has been good. And since I started the diet I've lost about 10 pounds. I think the diet will be easier once you feel full after only a couple of bites

[Deon Boler 2]

My surgery is scheduled for Monday as well. My check in time is 7:45 and surgery at 8:30. I did well on the diet, lost 18 pounds with 2 days to go. These last couple of days, I have been getting a little hungry but I've pushed pass the hunger pains. I am excited and nervous about surgery. I wish everyone well on your surgery and let's Celebrate our new lifestyle.

[TeeNahh 40]

Omg you're big day is tomorrow ! Mine is on Tuesday. June 30th and freaking so nervous I'm numb ! Good luck !

[kell778 46]

Omg you're big day is tomorrow ! Mine is on Tuesday. June 30th and freaking so nervous I'm numb ! Good luck !

I'm on Tuesday as well! Check in at 10am

[smrogg 49]

I just wants to say good luck to all of us who are having surgery tomorrow!! I will say a prayer for all of us! Best of luck and here's to a new start!!

[smrogg 49]

Thank you @@TeeNahh

Edited June 29, 2015 by smrogg

[ohjul 51]

Yall got this! Great weight loss for yall I hope to have some too- I start tomorrow- keep us posted! Thinking about you tomorrow!