My story started in 2014 with a knee replacement failure. Due to multiple surgeries on my knee and being mostly bedridden for about 3 years, I gained more weight than I thought I could. I was depressed all the time and ate my worries away but that didn’t help and I ate out of boredom.
Due to eventually having my leg amputated in June 2018, my ortho Dr. suggested I get weight loss surgery and I wanted to get it as well. I went to the Central California Surgery Center and started my journey to losing the weight I gained.
On December 5th. 2019 I had the Gastric bypass surgery. My heaviest weight was 321lbs. The day of surgery I weighed 301lbs. I am almost 3 months post op and I am happy to say that because of the tool I was given I am weighing in at 250lbs to date and still losing. Thank you Dr. Coates!!
When you begin a transformation, support from loved ones isn’t always guaranteed. Their resistance often comes from fear, not lack of love. Still, your journey is yours to honor — choose yourself, practice radical self-love, and remember you are worthy.
Feeling fatigued after bariatric surgery is not uncommon, especially in the first few months. However, there are a few factors that can increase the amount of fatigue that you experience. Take a look at these 5 causes of fatigue after bariatric surgery.
Clear Liquids- this is anything that you can see through. All liquids must have less than 5 grams of sugar per serving, have no carbonation, and be caffeine-free/decaf.
While losing weight before surgery doesn’t lead to a more successful surgery experience and greater weight loss, making changes before surgery are associated with better outcomes.
