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@@cutiepieinchi I too have to give myself the injections for 2 weeks post surgery. The reasoning my surgeon gave me for it being 2 weeks instead of 1 is because I have the Mirena IUD.

I struggled with this topic too. I actually put out a similar Forum a few months back. I have decided to tell my mother, father, both stepparents, my best friend, boyfriend and 3 co-workers. That's it. I am not even telling any of my siblings because my sister is heavier than I and believes that WLS is the easy way out and so forth. I suffer from PCOS and had an ultrasound last week due to heavy bleeding and the Ultra sound tech was asking questions and such and I mentioned that when having the Bypass my GYN was going to be there to remove cysts, endometriosis, etc. The look on her face was that of pure DISGUST!!! She then said "You're going to be a twig" "There are so many complications with that" "You can't eat and drink at the same time" I was so annoyed but it made me realize why I don't tell just anyone. This is a decision for US not anyone else!!!!

At the seminar I went to, the surgeon did mention gallbladder issues from the rapid weight loss due to WLS. He did say it was fairly common. It is even mentioned in my handbook. He doesn't prescribe anything for gallbladder issues like some of the member's surgeons do. Honestly I kinda wish they would take it out when they do my bypass. I have had 6 surgeries on my back and I really don't want to have multiple surgeries on abdominal region. Yeah this is something I am interested in asking about now..when I go for my second insurance weigh in on Friday I am going to bring it up.

@@Luckyinluv yayy!!! I have pre-op on May 30th for the Endoscopy on June 6th - a nutrition consultation on June 9th and surgery June 30th!

down 100 points @@jtickle that is awesome!!!! definitely something to be proud of.

I have to say I am thankful I only have a 3 day liquid diet prior to surgery and not two weeks!! More power to those who must endure that endeavor. My doctor never mentioned anything about removing my gall bladder... does any one know how common this is and the chance of having problems with the gall bladder if not removed after surgery??

So glad to see so many others in June to be in contact with! Sorry I haven't been on much! I am going away the week of May 18th - 23rd, which I am a little nervous about food wise...but I am staying in a condo with a full kitchen so I told my boyfriend we are going to be doing breakfast and lunch there for sure...I am going for my second insurance mandated weigh in the Friday before May 16th... I am the only June 30th so far??

I have my psych evaluation this Tuesday the 29th. Does anyone know what kind of questions they ask? Pretty sure they just want to make sure people are having the surgery that have eating disorder tendencies and such... Went for my first insurance weigh in on April 21st....lost 10 lbs since my initial appointment on March 20th!!! I was shocked. I high fived the nurse haha. Need to lose 3 more lbs to be at the 5% loss for insurance. A little worried because I am going on vacation to Florida May 18th - 23rd and I don't want to gain any vacation weight!!!!

My date is also June 30th!

@@2cute2bbig alright keep me updated!

@stacy97006 alright awesome!!! let's keep in touch!

@@Mrs.RRn you look amazing!!!! I have having bypass at the end of June, with a starting weight very close to yours, I hope I see similiar results!!! keep it up!!!

@@ChristyAZ yayy!!!! let's keep in touch!!

@@esined I will private message you!

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@@cutiepieinchi Let's make sure we all keep in touch!! I need all the support I can get!!

@@consuela11 Well I went in for my first appointment on March 20th and already recieved a phone call on Monday the 24th stating my surgery date of June 30th. My insurance requires I lose 5% of my body weight to be approved. I think it varies from state to state, company to company. @@Melanie36 I hear ya there!! I feel like this is all happening so fast! It's so exciting but definitely nervewracking at the same time.

@@silentlove3 that's awesome! I am super excited, nervous, anxious, all at once!!

Hi fellow RNY patients! I received a phone call this past Monday the 24th saying my perspective date is June 30th obviously if all previous tests go according to plan! Anyone else having their surgery this June??

@@Carol P @@shmily @@SugarFreeMe thanks for all your input! Although diverse it does give me perspective! and thank you for the luck @@SugarFreeMe

@@mspink9 how long did you have to go through the liquid diet pre-op? hope everything is going well for you so far!

@@BeBeSpArKLeS you look amazing... I hope to have results similar to yours! Thank you for the input/information. My boss... he's not someone that I frequently open up to, so I think it's going to be an awkward situation. As of right now, my mother/stepfather know, my boyfriend, and an extremely close friend. I totally understand where you say you don't want people to "talk you out of it." 85% of the people in my life are thin and have never been heavy - they don't understand haha.

@@Cindy93 ohh I understand Cindy. Thanks

Thank you so much for your input @@Wallflower7522 I just had my first appointment on Thursday, and already got a call today for a surgery date of 6/30/14 providing everything goes smoothly until then, so I am kind of feeling the pressure to inform people already...especially my boss since I will be out for the approx. 2 weeks (during a pretty busy time at the college I work at) But you are totally right when you say that we are adults and are capable of making our own decisions! I see you are down 29lbs, that's awesome!!

@@Cindy93 Can I ask you a question...do not feel obligated to answer. Why did you have to undergo the surgery twice? Also, I am talking about the pre-op liquid diet phase...after surgery he is suggesting 2 weeks