JustRick

Shawna Hope things are going OK. I finally got a surgery date - August 21. I go in the 9th for my Pre-Op meeting. Not sure what that is all about. Send updates... Rick

One more to the list...I am set for August 21st. For some reason I can't change my goal weight from 220 to 200??

Shawna, Good to hear you are doing well. I think the Doctors office failed to submit some paperwork. I am pretty sure they will get things resolved soon. I am ready to get the show on the road. I am doing pretty good pre-op, I have lost 40 lbs and not even started the pre-op diet. I just have 60 to 70 pounds to reach my goal weight. I am taking this serious this time - no more yo-yo weight loss, I hope... Talk to you later, Rick

shawneey41 how are things going? I have hit a little insurance road block. Hope it is resolved this week so I can get the ball rolling.

D Jordan, Looks like you are doing pretty darn good pre-op. Keep up the good work..

My fist post but have been reading this and many other forums for three months. Short Bio: My name is Rick I live in a rural area north of Van Buren Arkansas. I have been yo-yo dieting for years and can’t do it anymore. Started this year out at 310 or so; I avoided the scales. I attended a seminar this January and decided to follow up with my first appointment. So far I have been through two of the three required doctor/dietician meetings (lost 15 pounds since first appointment), had the psychologist appointment already (passed), had chest x-rays, had EKG (results require a cardiologist follow-up? Yet to do), still have the EGD to do and one more Dr./dietician visit and insurance to give final blessing. It looks like I am about 60 to 90 days out. I may be what is termed as a light weight for the RNY procedure but I have many comorbidities that are driving my decision for weight loss surgery. Any bits of wisdom you care to share will be appreciated. I will have a few questions as I proceed through this process and may have some experiences to share post-op. I will continue to lurk and learn for now. Thanks, Rick

Shawneey41, Dr. Roller will be doing my surgery also. They are about 45 to 50 minute drive north of me. Sounds like you are three or four weeks ahead of me on your journey. Good luck and keep me posted in your progress. Rick