Newbie - Surgery set for 16th October

[jen85 2]

Hi my name is Jenny and I'm 30 years old. I've struggled with my weight since I was diagnosed with pcos at 15 years of age. In the last couple of years it has gotten out of hand. I am currently the heaviest I've ever been which is both scary and disappointing. After many failed attempts of diet and exercise and months of Internet research I decided things really needed to change and I definitely needed to take my life back! My surgery date is set for 16th October. If anyone has similar dates I am interested in having a support buddy who is going to be going through or has been through the same journey.

[thinner-me 160]

Hi my name is Jenny and I'm 30 years old. I've struggled with my weight since I was diagnosed with pcos at 15 years of age. In the last couple of years it has gotten out of hand. I am currently the heaviest I've ever been which is both scary and disappointing. After many failed attempts of diet and exercise and months of Internet research I decided things really needed to change and I definitely needed to take my life back! My surgery date is set for 16th October. If anyone has similar dates I am interested in having a support buddy who is going to be going through or has been through the same journey.

I'm on October 6th! Pretty close! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!

[jen85 2]

Thanks for replying. At the moment I'm very excited my nerves will most likely kick in closer to the date. It's only 2 more months away for me. Even less for you!

[thinner-me 160]

7 weeks from Tuesday! I tried to get it done this summer. I'm a teacher, so that would have been soooo much better! But all the approvals and paperwork didn't get done in time. They told me I could do it next week, but that's my first week back. So I opted for Oct when we have a four day weekend. Less sick days to use!

[jen85 2]

I would've been very tempted to have taken the surgery next week but I can see why you didn't. It is harder when you need to take a bit of time off work especially with giving work little notice. 7 weeks will go so fast anyway. It'll be surgery day before you know it. What makes you most nervous about having the surgery?

[thinner-me 160]

I'm nervous about recovering quickly and being able to eat and drink sufficiently to go back to work. I'm also nervous about blood clots. I've had a dvt before so I'm scared it will happen again. Talked to the surgeon about it though and they are aware and taking precautions. He says I should be just fine! How about you?

Edited August 16, 2015 by thinner-me

[Andrea2015 14]

Hey Jen I'm Andrea 22 and just finished my bypass surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago you'll do great I had all the same problems your concerned about but you'll do fantastic ! I'm always here to cheer you on ! Don't be nervous you'll be fine the hardest part for me was liquid diet before my surgery 14 liquid

[thinner-me 160]

I'm not sure how you can handle 14 days liquid pre op and post op! I only have to do three! I'm so glad!

[Andrea2015 14]

It was a challenge but I made it I did 14 days prior and 14 after last week was my first week eating

[jen85 2]

Hi Andrea!

I think I'm most nervous about being in the small percentage that it doesn't work for. That's a scary thought.

My Surgeon has told me that I need to go on the liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery too as well as 2 - 3 weeks after surgery depending on my recovery. I have no idea how I'm going to get through it. I'll have to try to be really strict on myself.

[Andrea2015 14]

Jen you'll do great don't think about it I'm 22 and I didn't think I could do it but I made it and I'm so happy I'm always here for u for support message me anytime

[jen85 2]

Thanks Andrea, likewise if you need support. How is it going for you so far? How was your recovery?

[Andrea2015 14]

Hey Jen ,

Everything went great I started my journey at 332 dropped down to 300 day of surgery and know I'm

Down to 249 everything's going great so far and yourself ?

[jen85 2]

Oh wow that's amazing! You've lost so much weight in such a short time. Your still in recovery mode right?? My surgery is only 56 days away! I'm excited about it. I've started Optifast for Breakfast and lunch just so I can try lose some extra weight before the big day and so far I'm struggling with the hunger. I think most of it is head hunger that I can't seem to get rid of.

[Andrea2015 14]

I'm 22 so I'm always on the go I was out the hospital the next day I was up and walking right after surgery .... And yes I'm 3 weeks out ...