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Life since surgery... where do I start? My gastric bypass surgery was 03/05/2018. I'm happy to say that I have not been sick one time since surgery. I went into surgery knowing that this was my one shot to get it right. I told myself that I was going to do everything in my power to follow the plan so that I could hopefully avoid problems along the way. 

I've been asked many times that if I had it to do all over again, would I? Let me say "Yes" that I would 100% definitely do it again as it is giving me my life back. Before surgery I weighed 324.6 pounds and was out of shape, everything hurt and I was short of breath with little exertion. I could not do the things that I loved doing when I was younger and smaller...I felt that if I didn't do something about my condition that my health and quality of life would keep on deteriorating. 

Since my surgery I have lost 82 pounds and am so excited about the future. I won't say that it has been easy, but, it has truly helped me being on this website reading everyones stories, seeing before and after photos and checking out the forums when I have a question about something going on with me. 

I truly wish everyone great success in your journey. Thanks for the much needed inspiration and motivation. :) 

Hello everyone, 

Just wanted to check in and let you all know that my surgery on 03/05 went without complications and I can't wait to see the numbers start coming down.  I will add photos periodically and can't wait to share my weight loss journey with all of you.  

I have read some very inspiring blogs, posts as well have seen many before and after pictures.  Keep up the good work. Until next time..

Shirley

It's 2018 and I've finally made it through all of the hurdles of getting everything checked off of my list.  My surgery date is March 5th and I am so ready to move forward in my weight loss journey.  I will be having the Roux en-y procedure and have been looking at so many success stories and learning from all of your posts of info on this site.  Thank you all for the inspiration and information.  Have a great week!

Happy New Year! 2017 marks the start of my journey to a new and improved me.  I am excited to be starting on the road to my gastric bypass surgery.  Being recently diagnosed with diabetes the past year has given me much time for reflection.  Currently I take 8 medications for depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep and diabetes. I have sleep apnea and in 2016 I turned 50 years old.  With turning 50 came the feeling of being totally overwhelmed as I felt like my life was truly spinning out of control.  I am not able to do the things I did when I was younger.  I have always been on the heavy side only now I have trouble with doing activities such as walking.  I am a photographer and have missed doing my photography due to my inability to be active.  So, that's me in a nutshell.

I have my initial consultation with the surgeon 02/03/17.  I am definitely ready to get the ball rolling.  I know that the road to a new me will not be an easy road, but, seeing all of the before and after pictures and posts on this site definitely inspires me.  I want my life back and want to be healthy and active again. 

Until next time,

Shirley