SouthDakotaSomeone

I'm doing really well! Like so well, i wonder if they did anything! Lol. no bad reactions, no problems, nothing. easy sailing. good luck!

I'm doing really well! Like so well, i wonder if they did anything! Lol. no bad reactions, no problems, nothing. easy sailing. Did you have surgery as well,

hi all! I'm having RNY on June 20th! Anyone else in June?

mortality rate is ridiculously low on weight loss surgeries - 0.3% for RNY, even less for VSG. They're one of the safest surgeries out there - even safer than a hip replacement surgery. People have died, yes - but people have also died getting their tonsils out. It's extremely, extremely rare. You have almost a 100% chance of surviving the surgery. Those are some fantastic odds! I wouldn't worry about that *at all* (I know it's easy for me to say, two years out, but it's not gonna happen. You will pull through just fine!)

Sounds like you're doing the right things pre-op, which will help minimize risks during surgery, especially losing as much weight as possible ahead of time. Try to not have food funerals and instead focus on getting as healthy as possible prior to RNY. You can do this!!! [emoji4]

I had RNY also...I just didn't think about negatives kept positive. if you ruminate over fears it'll make u miserable. Embrace your decision and be positive. It's as safe as having your gallbladder taken out. Which is very common these days. If you're having laparoscopic surgery it's going to seem so easy compared to a c section!

I have the exact same fears!! I have a small toddler, and I almost chose the vsg, even though I didn't feel it was the right surgery for me, solely because of the lower complication rate. I've also been very concerned about the possible, though rare, complications down the line.

Sending good thoughts for a safe surgery and quick recovery your way.

Thank you all! I have stopped drinking caffeine/ carbonated drinks when i started my 6 month pre op requirements. I am doing this to live a long healthy fulfilled life, and be the best for my children. Thank you all for your encouraging words!

So I'm waiting on insurance approval for RNY, and I'm scared to death about surgery. I don't care about post op pain, etc. I Just want to live through it. I'm 5'5 264, and 35 years old. I have 2 young kids and just want to wake up from surgery. I can't get over this fear. I've had 2 c-sections, i shouldn't be scared, but i am. Any advice? Thanks.

My Dr sent all my paperwork to Aetna on Wednesday. Now I've got a whole new set of worries! Anyone else use Aetna? I did 6 months of appts, nutritionist and psychologist visit. I couldn't weigh more on my last visit I comparison to my first, and I'm down 5lbs, so it's less.

I'm hoping for early May

I was actually a year out 12/21. Who are you going through?

Sioux Falls right here!

New to this app, and forum, looking for anyone in South Dakota. Thanks

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