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I'm on the 6th but would love to connect. I see my surgeon for the final time today before surgery. So nervous. So excited to regain my life.

My surgery is scheduled for October 6 and I'm starting to make a list of stuff to pack for the hospital. Does anyone have suggestions for anything they were glad they had or wished they had with them for the hospital stay?

I saw my NUT and psych yesterday and began my 2+ weeks pre-op diet. During psych visit t He asked me what my weight loss goal was which is 90lbs. I am 5'7 currently at 240 and would like to be about 150. He suggested that his expected weight loss given my stats would only be between 55-65 lbs bringing me down to between 180-190. I am having RNY. I know everyone has a different loss rate/pattern but wondering if anyone in the 5'7 height range can share their weight loss experiences. I want to keep my expectations realistic but I also want to achieve the best goals I can.

This might seem like a silly question but... I have seen many posts about issues with incision at the "drain" site. Just wondering is having a drain a standard part of the rny surgery?

In my nutrition group v8 is considered a full liquid and was ok.

My surgery in Oct 6th. Going in for some GI testing this week and then pre op testing on Friday. Meeting with NUT/psych on Friday as we'll and will begin pre-op liquid diet on the 19th. I have been making lots of dietary changes for the last month so my hope is that the pre-op diet is not going to be that bad or to far off of what I have been doing already. I was wondering about starting a group for October RNY as well so we could connect easily with other people in similar stages. Does anyone know how to create a group? I would love to join but not sure how to create one.

I have severe acid reflux/gerd and the sleeve was never on the table as an option. Often the sleeve makes the reflux worse or creates an acid reflux issue for those who have never had it. It seems pretty standard that if you have bad reflux to begin with that the sleeve is not a good option. Are you sure your surgeon knows about the extent of your acid reflux?

I like the think thin bars and the quest bars. I have been experimenting with both and I like the think thin with fiber the best (salted Carmel ) and the choc coconut.

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My surgeon suggested 4 weeks off. I work with developmentally disabled individuals and some have very aggressive behaviors. He said I will prob feel better and want to go back but my insides need to heal to ensure my safety. He also said that in his experience he has seen better success with people who have been able to take time off bc they have the time to fully devote to following the plan.

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I have a missing pyloric valve which allows all of the acid and bile to move around all over the place. It has caused some damage and can cause more severe issues if I do not get it under control. When you have the rny and the reroute your intestines it makes it near impossible for the acid to reach my esophagus . I have been on a lot of medication to try and control it but it has not helped. I guess rny is one of the most successful ways to treat the issue that I have. And lucky me, I qualified bc my bmi was just about 40 I also have esophageal dismotility, which is separate from the pyloric issue but also causing problems. The esophagus is why I need to go in and have some more extensive testing done so that dr. Hutter knows exactly what to expect. I have always loved to exercise and I can't wait to start to feel better!

Yes, Danvers on Wednesday, What a coincidence that we would both end up there. I am taking time off from work so I might be getting there just as the class starts but hopefully we can connect after the class. I won't have a ton of time bc I'll need to get back to work but maybe we. Can exchange contact info. When are you meeting with nut for pre-op diet? My apt is the 19th and I feel like that is the real start of this forever change. Do you know what they are going to be covering in the class? Also curious how/why you decided to do sleeve vs rny? I was referred from my GI dr and I did not have another option due to my GI issues but always interested to see why people choose one procedure over another. Looking forward to meeting you. Carey

Angie413, how did your apt with dr Gee go? I am doing the nutrition classes this week, did extensive blood work, need pre-op testing, apts with nut and psych, and I have to have some testing done on my esophagus. After all of that I start pre-op diet on sept 19th (yikes!) and go back to meet with dr butsch/dr hutter one final time before surgery on the 6th. Dr hutter told me that it is important to loose as much weight as I can pre-op so I am trying hard to adopt many new habits now.

I met with my surgeon today and he said he would like me out of work for four weeks. I have a physical job and often need to do physical restraints and he wants to make sure I am healed enough to go back. He also said that the people who take time off are the ones with the highest success rate. He said (and it makes sense to me) that this new lifestyle takes a big adjustment and you need to give yourself time to learn and adjust. I was hoping to only take two weeks but I'll see how everything is going then.

Hi. I had another great experience at might today. I met with dr hutter and went over all options, complications, and risks. He really put me at ease. I am moving forward with the rny and surgery will be oct 6th. I have a ton of appointments between now and then but I am excited (and nervous). I will be starting the pre-op diet on sept 19th so it will be a long couple of weeks! I have Harvard pilgrim for insurance and the scheduler said they are one of the easiest to work with. She had approval same day she faxed request. Every insurance has different qualifiers but the standard is bmi over 40, and I just made the cutoff! It is great to connect with someone going through same experience. Update me and let me know how everything goes with dr gee. Are you going into Boston or Danvers location?

I am also going through mgh. I have met with dr butsch, the psych (dr Gorman) and the nut. I am meeting my surgeon, Dr Huddersfield tomorrow and after speaking with the scheduler it looks like my surgery will be oct 6. I know a couple of out her friends who have been through the meh program and all spoke very highly of their experience. I have been very pleased so far but a am super nervous about tomorrow. Do you have a surgeon/date yet or just starting the process?

I am scheduled for surgery in October. After reading your post I'm wondering what part of the surgery is making you regret your choice? Was it a complication? Are you unhappy about the new required lifestyle? Could you elaborate as I am in the decision making process now.

I don't have an answer but I was just thinking the exact same thing this morning. How do you keep up with the rapid weight loss?

I was originally set for November but my apt with my surgeon got moved up to this Wednesday. The scheduler has me in for Oct 6th unless pre op testing reveals any unexpected difficulties. I am excited and I have been wanting an earlier date but now that I have it I am so nervous!

What are foamies and how can you avoid them?

I know every weight loss journey is different but I am curious what other people in my bmi range experienced for weight loss after RNY.

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I am going through the Mass General weight center with Dr hudder as a surgeon, anyone else using mgh?

I meet with my surgeon in September but I have already cleared the insurance obstacles. I do not have a confirmed date yet but the office said I would most likely have a November date. I can't wait!