jennifer4
7 weeks out :)
Oct 13, 2013
I never thought this time would come. The referral and wait seemed to take forever but here am, all healed up and back at work. The surgery went well but the abdominal gas pain was horrific for about four days. Down about 35 pounds including the three week pre-op optifast diet. Back at the gym and walking/biking a lot more. Already physically feel somewhat better. I had the surgery to help with my back and hip pain and although the pain is still there, I have noticed that I can walk quite a bit farther then before. Best compliment I have received so far was hands down from my beautiful 8 year old son. He gave me a great big hug around the waist and said "hey Mom, I can hug you more now because my arms go all the way around!". Now he hugs me everyday and measures how much his hands overlap to see if he can hug me even closer. So cute.
No regrets at all. My hubby is on board and has been eating smaller portions too. He is down about 10 pounds..yeah! I am so excited for next summer so I can kayak longer and swim farther with the kids.
Great to read every ones success stories. This site is so awesome! I also recently went on Instagram and I found a whole bunch of people who had RYN surgery. They post recipes, motivational tips and success pictures. Its really helpful too.
Cheers everyone :)
Finally Got my Referral Package!
Oct 16, 2012
The Bariatric Center had received my referral on August 7th and i just got the questionnaire from them in the mail yesterday.
Wow, what a lot of questions. I enjoyed filling it out and realized that I am lucky to have such a healthy childhood, loving parents and supportive husband.
Now I have to have my GP complete his portion of the questionnaire and then complete all the required blood work and tests.
Next up will be the Orientation meeting. My hubby is going to come with me so yeah...no repeating everything!
A colleague of mine has his surgery booked for less then two months from now. I have watched his journey and am so excited for him. Seems like it took forever but really, it all happened quite quickly.
Well, here I go on one of the biggest things I have every undertaken. Thank you all so much for blogging and posting pictures. I am the biggest girl of all my friends so i have never really told them about all the pain and discomfort I live with daily. With this website I have seen that there are so many people out there who are JUST LIKE ME !!!
You are all so brave for posting your pictures and sharing your stories. Thank-you so much.
Jenn
