hey im 24 and i just got approved for the extended gastric bypass!

Hey everyone I'm Sarah and I'm looking to meet some new friends to share stories with I'm excited to be on my new journey to a healthy new me!

Hey Sarah and Welcome!

Congrats on getting your approval and let us know if you have any questions, everyone here is super helpful! :)

-Courtney

Thanks! I guess I would ask was it worth it and would you do it again?

well speaking for myself...

abso-freaking-lutely :)

im 7 months out of my RNY and down 110 lbs. it has changed my life and made me a happier, healthier person. I have so much more confidence and feel better about myself in every aspect of my life :)

Welcome to the board, Sarah!!  Congrats!

I am about 5 weeks out from RNY and I have NO regrets.... It is a MAJOR lifestyle change...and you need to MENTALLY prepare for that aspect...but once you have the surgery..and you make your few little mistakes, you basically mentally change. 

So many things in my life have changed since surgery.  For example, me and my boyfriend would go out to eat every fri and sat night, spending at least $60 a night!!  We would order, sugar drinks, (tea, soday etc) an appetizer (sp?) our meal, complete with potatoes, and possibly a salad, and of course the free bread rolls they all give out, then a desert on occasion.

Now...I cant imagine how I ate all that food!  And when I see someone doing that, I think to myself...JESUS, THATS A LOT OF CALORIES!!!  I want to scream to the person...DONT DO IT!!!  But i know that here in the real world...I would look like an idiot.

Since surgery I have also gotten the b/f eating healthier.  I was so proud of him the other day...instead of getting a double cheese burger...he ordered a salad when he went on his lunch break!

Not to mention...I FEEL GREAT!  I can run up and down my stairs without being winded...I have lost 40+ lbs since surgery!  None of my clothes fit!!  (sounds bad, but its fab!!)

Sarah, best of luck to you, strap on your seatbelt because you are in for the ride of your life!! 

Good luck Sarah!  This was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself.  You just have to be prepared for a total lifestyle change, but its the best one ever!

Thank you all so much! I'm glad you guys are all feeling better and doing great since your wls you have calmed my nerves a bit

Welcome to the board and like the others i would tell you its not easy cause if it was everyone would do it.  Would I do it again OH HELL YEAH.....I was 708 lbs when i had my surgery and I have lost over 305lbs its just amazing.  Best of luck and any questions feel free to ask

Matt

Wow matt congratulations on such an amazing loss! Keep up the great work!