From beginning to end

[LisaKay 77]

October I sat and spoke to a woman who had gastric bypass, and I decided right then this is my next step to trying to get this weight off. By December 22 I had my surgery date set on 1-12-17. I found a great company called Belightweight who arranged all I need to have it done. Since it was out of my pocket I need affordable price With quality. I had RNY done for $8900. It was like being in a really nice hotel room. I was alone during my stay for surgery. Everything was there I needed and so friendly and nice staff to help with anything I needed. Surgery was two hours, and recovery was 45 min. Then they put me back into my room. First thing I said was can I get up! And I did, I felt like crap and a little nauseous but I pushed through and keep getting up for the first three hours after surgery. By the. Third hour my pain level was very low and it stayed that way the rest of my time there. I was ready to leave before 24 hours after surgery but stayed another night because my flight did not leave till then. Had a really great experience and am so glad I did not have to hump through hoops and wait long time. I am five days post opp and off pain med. I'm feeling good and am so hopeful for future. Right now I am taking day to day and breaking some old habits in this season so when I can eat food again it will be easer. My starting weight 294. I I'm going to wait to weigh in again until two weeks out. I hope you can find some encouragement to those who are have not had their surgery done yet. . My biggest advice is to get out of that bed asap after surgery. Even if it is only one or two steps. Best of luck to you all.   

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[LauriT 2]

Awesome. I am so excited to hear you had a good experience. Keep positive.

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[kmalcom28 29]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you are going to do awesome!

[Gcarter 50]

Congratulations, keep inspiring others. Thank you

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[ndove 1]

Thanks for the inspiration!

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[Raymia 565]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing... I love details the pictures a plus

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[jadeedie 7]

really great to hear. good luck from the UK

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[Finding_Stacy 263]

Very inspirational. We're you afraid of drinking for the first time after the surgery? I'm a little nervous in not knowing if it will be painful or just in general difficult to do.

[LisaKay 77]

Update 6 months out. 85 lbs loss 6-1-17