About to be Bypassed in Northern VA

[AMS3188 33]

Hi There,

I'm new to the forums, but I think the idea of having a buddy would be super good for me. I'm really starting to struggle with the preop diet and procedures and stress, so I'm pretty worried about how I will do post-op :/ I've always been big, but now it's gotten to the point where it is affecting my mobility (and I'm only 28) and ability to fit in public places, so I really need to do this surgery, but I'm all sorts of worried about it, honestly. I live in Alexandria, VA, but I'm having the surgery in Herndon and their support group is too far away from me to be practical really. So if anyone is interested in being buddies, I'd be really happy to hear from you. Thanks!

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@AMS3188

Hi there and Welcome! I read both of your posts and just wanted to reach out. Some of the feelings you are having are normal given you are so close to having surgery.

I also had bypass nearly 2 years ago and reached my goal in March of this year. Having this surgery is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I don't regret it for a second.

I will say it is important that you are ready for it because with it comes a lot of change needed on your part.

It sounds like you are struggling to connect with a local support group. Are you currently speaking with a therapist? That might help you through some of this especially the food addictions you refer to.

The surgery helps provide a tool but the majority of ones success is very dependent on their own food behaviors.

I would be happy to be your bypass buddy, feel free to message me directly.

Can you share your pre op diet. I was on a pure liquid diet for 14 days prior to surgery and it was hard but definately doable if you focused on one day, one hour at a time. After about day 4, it wasn't so bad anymore.

[Lucinda Law 0]

I too am about three months into the process. I've seen my surgeon once. Have about two more months of nutritionist visits etc. Does anyone have any tips for me?