SarahM76

I am having the rny on Aug 1. 12 DAYS! My preop appts are this Friday.

Oh man. Looks like I go first! I go in on Aug 1. Got lucky to get my date moved up from Aug 9.

I was very naughty after getting my nutrition appts over with. And my surgery ended up being pushed out 2 months because I had gained 7 pounds. And now that my surgery date is set st Aug 1, its still hard to not get out of control. I weigh myself every day to make sure that I am still at the proper weight.

Thanks all! I will check Walmart for something comfy.

So. My surg date got moved UP to Aug 1. I really would like to know if it is allowed to wear some sort of bra post op? I hate the thought of people in my room and just letting the girls out... I know i prob wont even give a rat's behind after surgery, but for whatever reason, its been on the brain today.

Holy Cow! Surgery date moved UP to Aug 1st!!!!

Going to St Louis for a Cardinals game. Then my son takes the field for a high school game right after that. How cool to be able to watch a teenager play on a MLB field! Just hope my big rear fits in the seats...ugh.

Hi Dana, my rny is on Aug 9th. Im also super nervous but also very excited! Its been a long road.

My rny isnt until Aug 9th, but my packing list includes: chap stick, gas x strips, extra long phone cord, slipper sox, and bathrobe.

Very cool! It felt like Christmas morning when I got my date!

I know how you feel RoseyM. I thought the same thing...if I could stick to the diet, I wouldn't be in the program! Its tough, no doubt. Keep going. The first week is the worst. Be proud of your progress. It took time to put all the 'extra'on, it'll take some time to get it off too. You can do it!

Best to all of you! I hope everything goes well!

I have three butterflies on the top of my foot, one for both of my sons and one for me. Our initials are in the details of the wings. I also found a pic of a sleeping angel on a cloud, from her toes hang 2 stars, for two important people in my life that I lost too soon. This I have on my left shoulderblade. I want another, and will reward myself when I hit my healthy weight!

You are doing this FOR your family AND yourself. You stand a much higher chance of leaving your baby too soon without surgery. You will come through just fine, and in a month or so you will be well on your way! Many Blessings to you today. You'll be great!

Good luck everyone!

I just scheduled my rny, as well as my pre and post op visits. It finally feels real, and I am quite nervous as well. But it is all going to pay off!

I may have jumped the gun. Ive gone ahead and purchased my post op vitamins. But i see that several people had troubles swallowing pills and have to use chewables. Is it because you cant take a big drink to get the pill down or is it something?

Deep breaths! All will be well. Best of luck, keep us posted!

Thank you for the laughs ladies. Glad I am not the only one!

I am scheduled for August as well. I have invested in small containers for leftover food portions, a good heating pad for post op pain, but not much as far as post op food goes. I have broths, and protein shakes that I enjoy now, but everyone says that your tastes change. I hesitate to get much other that a few things for the first few days.

Thats so true. I work from home, so he and my little dog Scarlett are not used to being alone. And i would worry about them a lot. Thanks for the response!

Ooo its getting real now! The University just called to schedule pre op appts!!! Maybe this is a weird question but I have a very attached Springer Spaniel, Clyde. I wonder if it would be a smart idea to kennel him for the first couple days home? I am a bit afraid of being accidentally jumped up on. He is the kind of dog that is very intuitive, he will know I dont feel well. But after a couple days in the hospital he will be very excited that i am home. My teenaged sons will be there to help me with eveything, but it might be easier to kennel him?

Many Blessings!

I'm from Monticello, Iowa. Let's Go HAWKS!!

My turning point was realizing that I didnt want to grow old alone was turning into the real fact I may not grow old at all. At 350ish pounds and turning 40 I was on thr cusp of all sorts of medical issues. I had a long talk with my 'model body, eat a burger already sister' who mentioned a friend of hers had WLS, with great results. At first I was hurt and waaayyyy angry with her. But as soon as I 'owned my problem', my decision came easy. A chat with my PCP, another tearful with my sister, and lots of research led me to my decision of rny in August this summer. Thank God for my sister, my biggest cheerleader. I have a bucket list of things I cannot wait to do as I get healthier. And remember that Healthy isnt necessarily a number on the scale or a shirt size, its a feeling. One I cant wait for! Many Blessings on your journey.