Thank you for the response ,I am for canada as well, i am working up the courage to talk to my family about it but I know i will get the support from them and my boyfriend just some of my friends I donno how they are going to do.

You are doing amazing! It's still blows my mind how much better I feel, so early out. I thought these were things that would happen much further along. Like yesterday, I was on my feet for over 12 hours. And I could have kept going. And today I'm fine. No sore feet or back. And energy to do it all again!

keep it up!

Hi there!

You've taken the first step to 'unf**cking*' yourself by coming here and asking for help with how to handle things going forward....it's a big step.

I'm also starting this process again, sort of - I had a lap-band done in 2006 and it was initially successful....but adding in hypothyroidism, pregnancy (post-surgery baby!) and my own issues with food that I didn't really address until a couple years ago, I gained it all back and then some.  

What I've learned from my experiences is that I 110% need a solid support system...with multiple legs.   I need the forums here, I need a therapist, I need meds for my depression and anxiety, I need support from my husband, my friends, my family.  I need all these things that I didn't think I needed the first go round.  Now I'm working towards a revision early next year. 

During my successful phase I tracked all my food and exercise using MyPlate, and then later MFP.   I, too, was afraid I'd never be able to have a child given how large I was, my thyroid issues, and a bevy of other fears.    

I think the best thing you can do now is continue to post here, and talk to your doctors, be very clear with your surgeon that you've got these diagnoses and you're worried what the impact will be going forward.  They can help give you clearer information than we probably can because they know your health history

Good luck to you! :)

I'm 5'5", I picked my own goal weight as my surgeon doesn't really give one, That's pretty common. I kept revising it as I went along and kept losing. I think it's definitely different depending on what your starting weight is too.

Hello

Here in Canada... There is a criteria...

It appears that you would qualify.

 Sleep paralysis ? Do mean sleep apnea?

BMI 45 yes... Hypothyroidism I am not sure ?

Do you have a history of depression?

OR are you currently depressed?

I know for a fact that if you are depressed?

You need to be actively treated for depression.

There is a long process for preparing for gastric bypass surgery.  You would meet with the weight management doctor, nurse practioner who does a complete and thorough medical history.  Here in Canada you attend information seminars that educate you through the journey.  You meet with dietician &  behaviourist.  Pre & post op classes. There is a significant risk for depression post operatively.  They really make sure that you are ready both physically and emotionally.  Then and only then do you get the green light for surgery....

Good luck

Mahalo