GettinSkinnywithit

I consider myself a newbie around here, and in the six or so months I’ve been a member this is the first drama I’ve noticed and it sucks. I hope you get resolution to your issues but I wouldn’t throw in the towel on the forum because a couple people who don’t know you started whining on your thread and ruined it for you.

If you’ve been in an OR you know the difference between a good doc and a great doc. You also know the miracles that can happen and wls is more routine and repetitive so not sure why the concern for the surgery itself but you have to trust the team. I just had my preop apt and the nurse is a former patient and really put the same concerns to bed as the the ones you have. You’ll be fine! Good luck!

Meet with Dr Lord today. My last meal is Saturday then I start two days of cleanse and prep and surgery Tuesday at 0730. It’s real now!

@arcarnes and @mreinmn - hope your surgery went well today!

Just curious for those post RNY surgery, how long did it take you to really feel glad of the decision to have surgery? It seems some regret it and some it’s just the pain, but a lot of posts seem to go really happy about six months out. I’m sure it takes awhile to adjust to the new lifestyle - how long did that take you? Ten days till surgery!

My RNY is scheduled Tuesday 11/13 and I plan on being out that week and then the week of thanksgiving if needed. I’m a sales manager and can work from my phone and laptop for 75% of my job.

One day liquid? Wow that’s the shortest I’ve seen. Good luck!

How are you doing now almost a month later?

Good luck this week! I’m right behind you next week. I’ve been reading the September and October bypass threads since they are one to two months ahead of us.

Absolutely been doing this! In fact cooking some ribs on the green egg right now to get it out of my system for awhile.

My RNY is scheduled in nine days and I hate un filtered water. We use water pitcher filters at home and have a bottled water cooler at work that tastes delicious, almost sweet tasting. What are of the country are you in? Down south lots of limestone in the aquifer results in soft water. Up north it’s hard with heavier minerals - the point is different sources do taste different and bottled is NOT the same as “purified” which some times removes the good taste. What kind of cup are you using? I can’t use a yeti style cup for hot as it all tastes metallic but cold is ok. Hope you got everything worked out.

@remix107 thank you for your response. Getting off statins and blood pressure meds that early would be a plus.

You need to check because some meds are time release and you need a different formula if you crush them.

That’s encouraging. 😎

Great response to a very good thread!

Thanks all. Seems like first couple of weeks are rough then about three months out it turns to normal then six months out goes from good to great. I know all is different and I’m over analyzing but trying to prepare mentally as much as possible. I have zero fears of the surgery, but the following months scare the crap out of me!

Hope all went well today!

Hope things get easier for you!

Welcome! My RNY is scheduled 11/13. Feel free to ask any questions!

Good luck!

Thank you. That is what I was looking for. I know it’s going to be a tough transition. Trying to get mentally prepared for a no regrets attitude but it’s a BIG change. I keep looking at my “fat” pictures and try to think of all the positives but that only takes you so far! Good luck and hope you get to the no regret stage soon.

Congratulations! I’m ten days out so I’ll be watching your posts! Good luck!

Mine was six months and had to note my change of habits in an attempt to change, ie parking at far end of parking lot and walking farther, putting fork down between bites, chewing food 30xs, etc but oddly no requirement to lose weight, just couldn’t let my BMI go below 40, which was not an issue! I lost 3-4 pounds each month first three months then gained 2-3 pounds second three months. Approval came three days after it was submitted to insurance.

It’s getting close and things are getting real. Seems like I’m all of a sudden seeing more posts about post op problems! Definitely having waves of second thoughts surrounded by statements of “can I do it today”?!?! Such a life change on the horizon, and definitely freaking out when I think about the post op struggles. Is it the wrong time to do it before the holidays??? February is filled with kids and wife’s birthday, plus our anniversary. Oh yeah, looking at buying a new house. Is there ever a good time? Can I add anymore stress??? Ok rant over.

Thanks Matt! Really appreciate the kind words. I’m sure in six months I’ll say the same thing, just like every one else! Just hit a patch of nerves.