Rebecca S.

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I went in Tuesday for my 6 month post op and am sooo excited with the results!!  I am down to 166 lbs, have lost 72% of my excess body weight and 51% of that is pure fat!!  My surgeon is super impressed, he told me that I am further now than what he expected me to be a 1 year out, in fact I am further now than he would expect a RNY patient to be at one year.....Isn't that exciting....

I have literally worked my butt off, and it shows and I have never been happier, I am soooo glad that I made the decision to do this for myself.....I am a self pay and I still feel guilty at times for spending the money on this, but my awesome husband tells me it was an investment in his future as well.

My kids are gitty with excitement as well, they keep saying mom you are so little.....it makes me proud....and I am excited that I will be here for many years to come.

My comorbidities are gone....no more diabetes, no more hypertension, no more hypercholestrerolemia and the joint pain is gone as well.

If you are questioning having this surgery DONT....do it and get on with your life, it is worth it.   

Thanks for everyones support, the journey has been amazing....and i am not done yet.

I just got home from my 2 week post op visit with my surgeon and dietician.....I LOST 25.5 LBS!!!  whoo hoo!!  The surgeon says everything looks great and I don't need to see him for 3 months.  The dietician said I am a little short on my protein, to bump it up a bit, but I HATE IT....any suggestions on how to make this go down easier??  Thanks, Becky

Had the sleeve done on the 18th, came home last night about 7 pm.  Feeling pretty good after getting a great nights sleep in my own bed!!  tummy a little bit sore, still using pain med to keep it under control.  Also it seems to burn a little  bit when i drink anything, I am thinking that is still the gas from surgery, or i am swallowing gas when i drink, i do find that smaller sips helps.....anyone care to comment on whether they had this same sensation....

Thanks so much!!  Becky

Today is the day i get my sleeve, I leave for the hospital in 1 hour......a little anxious but excited at the same time....I will update when i return home....

Just saw my surgeon today, we set a date for May 18th!!!  I am super excited and looking forward to this journey!!

I have been thinking of doing this for several years, I have multiple health problems and a BMI of 41....
I have been to the Bariatric Surgery Center in the Quad Cities and been through all the preliminary steps (nurse visit, dietician visit, phychiatrist visit).  I meet with the surgeon next Tuesday.  Unfortunately my insurance does not cover the surgery, even though I have type II diabetes, hypertension, degenerative arthritis in my knees, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, etc. etc...  I feel that this is so important to my health and happiness that I am going to pay for the surgery on my own, i want to be around for my kids and eventual grandkids!!  Wish me luck with my surgery appointment on Tuesday, I will keep you posted on what is going on.....