Vulnerability | My Gastric Bypass Journey

I had RNY Gastric Bypass on December 1, 2020 at Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez Lopez. I am struggling with a lot of insecurities that are popping up, and though I am so grateful and happy that I've managed to go a year and a half through this journey without this kind of thing cropping up, it's rearing its ugly head now. So I need to deal with it. But as with anyone who documents their life and puts it on the internet for everyone to see, it's hard and puts me in a very vulnerable space, mentally.
If you're interested in the footage I took on the trip and in the hospital, you can watch my Travel & Surgery Vlog here: • Weight Loss Surgery in...
My video detailing my entire experience at Mexico Bariatric Center can be seen here: • Weight Loss Surgery at...
This video is for general information and to share my experience only; it is not intended to offer medical advice. Always consult your physician and surgical team for medical information. *
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[@Brushy555]

I'm grateful for your content. It's honest & I definitely relate to you. I hope you continue to post & set healthy boundaries for yourself going forward. My RNY surgery is scheduled at the end of this month. I started counseling several weeks ago. I've used food as a coping mechanism for years so I knew therapy would be required for me. Hope you find a great therapist to navigate all the changes in your life! Best, Maria

[@denisesanders499]

Your realness is the main reason I consistently watch your videos. We all struggle and hearing from someone who addresses these issues is so important. Thanks for being you.

[@1TikiMomma]

I am about 4 month behind your surgery date and I appreciate SO MUCH your videos because I have tracked right along the same basic path you have. I too have been struggling with the mental issues at this point. Sometimes I feel guilty when I eat a bite of this or that, or when I don’t count macros. Even though I get positive comments about my weight loss, I feel like that I look like a deflated balloon-saggy and wrinkled. It is a huge mental struggle. Thanks for being a guiding light and thanks for being real. LovefromFL

[@paulastevens2082]

I really admire you and your honesty. I am on a weight loss journey and have dealt with emotional eating all my life. I have been on a self discovery journey and took the Myers Briggs personality test. The results have helped me realize more about myself and how to change in a positive way. I wish you all the best.

[@WarnerSisterDot89]

I appreciate you and your content so much. I absolutely understand how you feel.

[@JessicaInMIchian]

I think it is perfectly normal to be vulnerable, remember that you are 100% in control of what you post. I like watching your videos because they are real. That is what I try to do as well, but i certainly don't share 100% of the struggles i have. I think i am finally going to be able to schedule therapy, I was in a waiting list and they finally called me. I don't have any issues now, but i know they are waiting to happen and i want to get ahead of it.

[@Jeanniebugg]

One of the good things about *not* being a cash-paying patient and *having* to do 6-months worth of nutrition visits, is that there is time for a lot of education and emotional support, before the surgery. I have had time to start attending the bariatric support group that my surgeon offers. I have had time to set up counseling. I have had time to read all the books and watch all the videos and really start to try to get a handle on my emotional issues, before having the surgery. I have had time to watch videos like yours, that show me the struggles that I will likely face and give me the opportunity to start dealing with some of these issues now. I really do think that all this preparation will make my post-op life easier - at least, I do hope so. LOL!

[@jenjram]

Oh my gosh...if I did anything to make you upset or contributed to your current struggles, I sincerely apologize. I was one who backed you up on seeking therapy but only because you were talking about seeking it out and it helped me in the past. I guess I was trying to share my experience and not trying to indicate that you "needed" it. I like your content but if you need to keep certain boundaries, I'm sure most of this community respects that. Post what makes you comfortable. And again, if I did anything to offend, please forgive me.

[@mindylafarga819]

I watched your video and realized I’m feeling some of the same things you are. And then I watched this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6fNeIaXp7eeftk and I liked it and felt better and thought it might help you as well. We got this, we just need some time to adjust and uncouple our weight from our happiness.

[@Krystal-q6r]

I am honestly grateful of your videos! 🖤🤍💕 you GOT THIS KEEP PUSHING!