Thank you so so much!! You are such an inspiration to me! I find your videos very helpful and informative, genuine and empathetic. Please keep making them! ❤

Please continue to share! I'm getting ready to start my journey and I'm also planning on doing a blog and youtube for accountability and to share with others. This was so encouraging for me.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

That's GREAT! I am looking forward to seeing your journey. BEST DECISION EVER!

Thank you for creating this video.. I'm having my surgery in 2 weeks. You are a great inspiration.

@thistothatlife

7 ай бұрын

This warms my heart. Thank you for watching. I just released my most recent vidoeo talking about my thought process as to why I decided to have Bariatric surgery. Yours in coming up soon. I pray that it all goes well. Go into it with a positive mindframe and trust the process. BELIEVE in yourself. You will do great. Keep me posted xoxoxo

I am in the stages of trying to get Gastric Bypass. I am about half way through and in about 2 months I will hopefully have my surgery date.

so brave

Out of all the pre-op & immediate post op video’s I’ve seen, this one is my fav. I’m having the same procedure next week, Aug 30th after 4.5 years of appointments (public system, long wait list & many appointments before you get approved & eventually get a surgery date). Next week is my third surgery date too as I’ve had flu recently with long recovery. But I really started researching WLS about 15 years ago. I had a lap band over a decade ago & that was removed due to a number of negative side effects including severe reflux & oesophagitis. So my weight just kept creeping up and up & in January I was the heaviest weight of my life & diagnosed w type 2 diabetes at age 53. I’m struggling on the pre-op diet & very nervous about how I’ll be after my surgery because I never anticipated my lap band experience to be so negative. Though my friend’s sister had a similar experience & then had the gastric bypass & everything is great now. I’m hoping to have an experience like yours with this surgery. Uneventful while being the best decision with favourable outcomes. I’m only doing this to improve the quality of my life & to extend my life. I’m guessing similar reasons to you. I have a daughter & 4yr old granddaughter. Thank you for sharing your WLS story with us. 😊

@thistothatlife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting my journey. How are you feeling? Hopefully the surgery went without complications. You're only 2 weeks post op so you're probably still dealing with liquids. It gets easier, I promise. Keep at it and THANK YOU for sharing your story with me. Keep in touch :)

I love your video . Thankbyou

@thistothatlife

2 ай бұрын

It's my pleasure Joanna. I hope they help :)

Mine coming up next in April listening to you relaxes me mind a little I’m so nervous 😅 thank you for sharing

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandra, I am so grateful to have done this surgery. The pre-op liquid diet was the hardest part. The rest gets easier with time. I don't regret it at all. Wishing you lots of happiness and health in your journey.

Hi Katherina! I went through so many emotions while watching your video 🤬😭🤨🤔🥲😁. I'm proud of you, you are an inspiration and I can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Keep doing what's you are doing 🔥💣💥👌🏿👍🏿🎉. We will see each other at the top 🏔

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We got this !

Thank you so much Katherina for this video and I look forward to watching others and checking out you blog. I Have a lot of emotional and physical reasons that I gained my weight. I was seeing an amazing counselor who went on Mat leave and hope she's back soon, I have noticed a difference not being able to have that sounding board. I do have a support system but sometimes they don't always understand either. I am hoping to have the same surgery as you. I'm meeting with the Surgeon on Sept 19 so looking forward to getting that surgery date. I have lost 30lbs so far but still have 100 to go. You are an inspiration and I wish you great success! Hugs!

@thistothatlife

8 ай бұрын

Hi Melony. I am so proud of you for making progress on your health journey. How did your meeting go on Sep 19? I had Gastric Bypass on Dec 22 2022...it's coming up to a year soon and I have ZERO regrets. I wish I had done it sooner. It's a very difficult journey but believe in yourself and trust the process, It's 100% worth it ! Keep me posted :)

I have been approved for the gastric bypass and am in the process of doing my work up. You did a great job on the video and your English is just fine. The information you gave is exactly what my Bariatric center provided. It is Not an easy way out at all. Much work has to be done by the patient before you are ready. I also say a psychologist for an evaluation. It was interesting that she picked up on some of the things she identified. And she was spot on. I do not have a surgery date but am anticipating a date in Late October or early November (2023j. Best of luck to you on the rest of your journey. It is impressive that you are already off some of your drugs only a week postop! That means you are doing the work!

@thistothatlife

11 ай бұрын

i am soooo happy that my videos have made their way to you. i am glad to hear that you're getting help. This process id not easy but in my situation, it saved my life. I am so grateful to have had the gastric bypass operation. I am now 7 months post op and feel amazing. I wish the same for you.

Thank you for sharing . I m in beginning phase, next week I go for EGD. And 2mpnths with nutrition staff. I'm trying to eat and drink better to lose weight before pre-op schedule.. I am having gastric sleeve. I just had robotic knee replacement, still trying to learn to walk better. Thank you again .

@marissajoseph5638

Жыл бұрын

I had RNY 19 years ago. I lost 120 pounds in 9 months. I went from a size 24 to a size 4. Granted, recovery is rough, but, my surgeon was excellent. I've never regretted it.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicki. I appreciate your comment. You will see that with losing weight, your knees will be grateful :) Wishing you lots of success in your health journey. Keep in touch :)

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

That's GREAT Marissa! It's so motivating to hear that. Thanks for letting me know that I can continue to see success 19 years down the line :)

Wonderful video and congratulations

@thistothatlife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary. I appreciate it :)

I'm having this march 1st 2023 at kc bariatric in Lenexa ks can't wait

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. I just saw your message. I hope your surgery went well. It gets easier with time. Keep me posted on your progress. Sending you lots of love and wishing you lots of success on your health journey.

@sharellemoore9211

9 ай бұрын

Hi how did your procedure go? I’m scheduled to have gastric bypass on October 25 at K.C. bariatric in Kansas as well.

This video was very helpful, I'm having my surgery in April so thanks so much for the info.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Violet. It was the best decision I ever made. The peop liquid diet was the hardest part. Everything after that gets easier and easier with time. I am so grateful for this tool.

Thank you for sharing. I’m having a gastric sleeve revision to the bypass due to developing severe acid reflux. I got diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus which was caused by acid reflux. Surgeon says a revision to gastric bypass will fix it. Pretty nervous. Never wanted another operation but I’m sick of the acid reflux and Barrett’s esophagus. So yes. Nervous. Kinda excited. Also. Just curious. Can you have a beer here and there after bypass? Like a year out? Anyways. Thank you for sharing. My surgery is in a week.

I have my pre op December 4-5 2023. I'm so excited for 🎉

@thistothatlife

7 ай бұрын

I'm soooo happy for you. What an exciting time in your journey! ! I just released my video about being 10 months post op and what brought me to make the decision to having weightloss surgery in the first place. I'd love to get your feedback on it. if you have a moment, go check out my latest video. I hope you're always healthy and happy. Wishing you lots of strength and endurance on your journey. Keep me posted :) xoxo

Well done. Your English is excellent.

@thistothatlife

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's not my mother tongue but I married an Anglophone so I guess that helps :) I appreciate you watching my videos and following my journey. Wishing you lots of health and happiness.

That was great, you did an amazing job explaining each step. Please keep making these vids, I’m having surgery on August 28, very nervous but excited to move on and being healthy.

@thistothatlife

11 ай бұрын

I am so glad that my videos found their way to you. I am now 7 months post op and feeling healthier than I did 20 years ago! I couldn't be happier. I know tat surgery can be scary but in my situation it saved my life. I wish you lots of health, happiness and success. I hope everything goes well for you.

@sharmenl196

11 ай бұрын

@@thistothatlife thank you so much, that’s very encouraging..You’ve come such a long way and I wish you the best on your journey as well. We got this! 💪❤️

Great video. I’m going through this process myself and i dont have a surgery date yet. I think the surgery itself is the thing that scares me the most. I dont have anyone in my life to support me so I’m doing this on my own. Good to know surgery is not as scary as it seems in my mind.

@thistothatlife

7 ай бұрын

I'm soooo happy for you for making the decision to prioritize your health. What an exciting time in your journey! I just released my video about being 10 months post op and what brought me to make the decision to having weightloss surgery in the first place. I'd love to get your feedback on it. if you have a moment, go check out my latest video. I also didn't know anyone close to me who had surgery but I knew of people who did and the stories weren't always great. This is why I share my own, so people can see that we're all different and the results are as individual as the people are. Go into this with a positive mindset. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! I hope you're always healthy and happy. Wishing you lots of strength and endurance on your journey. Keep me posted :) xoxo

@sassyEmpress24

6 ай бұрын

How did you do? I’m pretty alone in this too. I have some friends supporting me but all around doing this solo. Proud of you!!

I finally got my surgery date Oct 12th I’m starting your videos from the beginning!! Your an inspiration

@thistothatlife

8 ай бұрын

SUZANNE!!!! Tell me how it went. I hope you recovered quickly and that you're adjusting to this new way of live. I promise it gets easier as time goes by. You made a great decision to prioritize your health. Please keep me posted. I am rooting for you!

My gastric bypass surgery is in 28 days........video helped alot!

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

I just read your comment..... Please keep me updated on how you feel. I promise it gets better with time.

@ELchambelan

Ай бұрын

How did it go???

@furrrylivesmattter7823

Ай бұрын

@@ELchambelan it went great....down 80lbs so far

What great detail, I loved it. Im having RNY in a few days on 4/7. And You are correct, the pre op liquid diet SUX! lol I cant have any food. Im not a happy camper.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

How did your surgery go. How are you feeling? I hope you're well.

@qq1651

Жыл бұрын

@@thistothatlife It went really good. Im really happy that Im past the first 10 weeks now. I didnt get any warning signs for when Im full from eating, but if I measure Im good. Im also unable to throw up, so when I get the foamies or dump its dry heaving from my toes instead. Fun times! lol Im still following you. :)

I had this done just yesterday. The gas pain is horrendous. I've been up and walking but it hasn't done much for the pain. Dang it hurts.😫 Glad it was easier for you though.

@thistothatlife

8 ай бұрын

CONGRATS, the pain will pass and you'll be a brand new healthier version of you in No time! It's been 2 weeks since your operation. I hope you're healing well. Don't stress over all the rules and give yourself time to heal and learn how to navigate this new way of life. I'm 10 months post op now and reflecting back, the journey was hard but Definitely worth while. Trust the process. You're going to be grateful that you made this decision. Thank you for watching my videos and I hope you're always happy and healthy.

@idyllicmoon3651

8 ай бұрын

@@thistothatlife Thank you! It got better quickly after the first few days. I'm now a little more than a month out and doing much, much better! I'm still learning to use my new, smaller tummy, but life is good.😊

Curious…what medication did you take for your migraine? I suffer from them and was told my go to, Excedrin Migraine, would no longer be allowed.

Had my surgery 12/12/23. Today is 1/26/24. It’s not easy.

@thistothatlife

5 ай бұрын

No my love..... take it one day at a time and soon you'll be where I am and it will be a distant memory. I promise, it gets easier with time. It took me about 3 months to truly adapt. During this phase it's important to work on your relationship with food and your headspace. Learn the reasons that brought you to the place of needing to have this surgery and analyze them. It will help you stay on track. You're in the hardest part of the journey now but it will get MUCH easier. YOU GOT THIS!!!!

Hi I go for my RNY surgery on Feb 21st of this year at the ottawa civic hospital, merci pour cette présentation. Ça me donne du confiance pour la semaine prochaine, rappel tu du médecin qui à fait ton procédure ?

@thistothatlife

4 ай бұрын

Allo Suzanne. Comment te sens-tu? Je ne me souviens pas du nom de mon chirurgien pour le moment. C'est une jeune femme. Elle est tellement gentille. Quel docteur réalisera ton opération ?

I had that very same surgery in 2005.

@denisaf1263

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever gain back? How was your journey?

@fuzzball4258

Жыл бұрын

@@denisaf1263the journey was uneventful. But my mom passed away 1/2010. That took a toll on me. The I had to down size from my home of 40 ish years into a one bedroom. Very upsetting to me. I still hate it here. I had moved here in 2015 March. May I had major back surgery 6 months later December had a revision. After that I had a huge list of surgeries. Now for the time being I’m Homebound. And with that eating a daughter who works across the street and won’t take me to store. I’ve been Homebound since 2018. I’ve put on about 30 pounds. But I also need a total body lift but insurance won’t pay doctors won’t do with hall my surgeries. Like I said the surgery was a breeze. My doctor was retiring so I had no aftercare for the mental part. I’d be glad to talk more with you about my health journey. Let me add I’m lonely in my place. And depressed. I see no one talk to know one. That’s where the weight came from.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that my video reached you. How are you feeling now that you've had the surgery back in 2005? I hope you are always happy and healthy.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

sad to hear about this. Being alone and immobile must be extremely difficult. I hope your situation changes. Stay connected and never give up hope.

@fuzzball4258

Жыл бұрын

@@thistothatlife I wish I did have someone to talk with and touch base with. But as far as the surgery I had no complications at all. It’s a very effective tool.

How much did you weigh before you have your surgery? I’m just curious because I’m so undecided if I want to get gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve.❤❤

@thistothatlife

8 ай бұрын

My highest weight was 356lbs and the day of surgery I weighed 283.7lbs. The decision to have either operation will normally be in the hands of your surgeon, depending on your body's composition and ability to recover. I was 5foot10 when I had my operation and I had a fatty liver that I needed to shrink prior to the operation. I also suffered from type 2 diabetes and gastric bypass got rid of my diabetes. Consult with your local bariatric clinic and they will make sure to have the best option for your particular case. It's a hard journey but for some people it's a life changing journey that's worth every hurdle :) I wish you much success on your health journey. Keep me posted.

I have recently had my first appointment. I have decided to do same surgery you had. However I heard so many horror stories. What are your post opp physical mishaps ie mainly gas, bowel movement, ect.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tamika, Congrats for making your decision. I just hit my 6 months post op mark and I couldn't be happier. I have experienced dumping and gas pains but they are avoidable if you walk a lot and avoid food that aren't on your nutritional guidelines. It took me 9 days before I pooped after the surgery but it's normal. I hope you're doing well. Wishing you lots of patience and perseverance.

@SAPPHIRE11212

Жыл бұрын

@@thistothatlife Hi. I am watching the new video now. I have been thinking of journaling my process from beginning to ……. I love you information. Please don’t stop. ❤️

I’ve seen a lot of people say it’s hard to get their water intake i. Did you have that problem?

@thistothatlife

11 ай бұрын

Yes. I used to drink soooooo much water because I was type 2 diabetic and ALWAYS thirsty. Now, I have to remind myself to drink.... it gets better, I promise. At first it was so hard but 7 months post op and I am doing way better!

My dr won't do that op. He reckons I could end up with a bowl obstruction later on. 🤷‍♀️ he wants to do a different bypass. Have you been told anything about that? I am so confused as what to do

@marissajoseph5638

Жыл бұрын

What's the name of the surgery he wants to do? I was a member of the bariatric surgical team in our hospital a few years ago. I know some changes but not all. I'll try to help if you like.

@thistothatlife

Жыл бұрын

Your Dr knows best according to your conditions. I was given a choice of gastric bypass or sleeve and I chose the Gastric Bypass. Trust in your Dr and remember that you have the power to fight obesity on your own as well. If they turn you down for surgery take it one day at a time and make small changes that will bring you big results. I lost 73lbs prior to surgery just by making small changes in my food intake and incorporating intermittent fasting in my life.

@fuzzball4258

Жыл бұрын

@@marissajoseph5638probably the sleeve. That’s the one they do most. I had the one she is having she wanted. I haven’t had one bit of trouble after all these years. 2005.