Little Kansas Kitty

As a single mom you don't know how encouraging this is to hear. I don't think I'll need the pain meds long and I love that you were doing home chores and then actually went out the pool and shopping already. I so want that since I'm taking a couple weeks off. I hope to spend a little extra time with the kids especially my youngest who is 7. You really are a success story with your recovery. May I ask your stats (weight/height)? Qhere you started and where you are now and where you want to go? Love that you're already feeling benefits like sleeping better and feeling good energy. Feel free to jump over in the June RNY Buddies page. You're so close to June. There are a few on there just beginning their journey and I'm sure would love to read about your success so far.

Pre-Op went great today! First, I paid for the surgery in full with the office ($$$!!!!! ouch - but a good ouch - this is the beginning of a big change and journey in my life). The Bariatric Coordinator reviewed all my Vitamins and I'm in good shape. I received my binder (WLS Bible) which I'm eager to read over in detail. We discussed the Pre-Op Diet again which starts 10 days before surgery. The Bariatric Coordinator answered all my zillions of questions. I had a little pocket size moleskine that I've been keeping questions and notes in. By the time the Surgeon came in, I really had no further questions as I felt like everything had been answered already. I received my Pain RX script and also was told my surgery would be at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, 6/25. However, they did say that the time could easily get moved up to earlier in the day. I received a goodie/sample bag of various vitamins and shakes and juices to try out. The team is amazing and I learned that the facility that I'm having surgery in is so brand new that it actually is opening next week. They said the recovery rooms are like a hotel room with an amazing view and for patient visitors, the lounge is insane with an amazing coffee shop. YAY! I am a sucker for architecture, NEW, aesthetics and design. They told me the Nurse Anesthetist will call me in the near future to go over all surgery related stuff (timing, meds, what to expect, etc.). I left feeling pretty excited. I went to CVS after and filled my RX and purchased a few more items: liquid Tylenol, Pepcid Complete (which I need to take 2 a day for the first 6 weeks before I graduate to calcium citrate chewable). I'm going to jump online and buy some Gas X strips. Otherwise, I feel pretty prepared in terms of supplies.

YAY! You, me and @sanfletch70 are surgery triplets all on June 25th! Congrats on the date. I'm nervous and excited too and sometimes my mind goes into the "what am I doing" state because I really don't have any family support and I'm keeping this private from my colleagues and I'm worried about all the celebrating we always do at my office. But, then I remember how long I've struggled with obesity (up and down and up and down) and I know I need to do this for myself and my kids. I've got to fight this once and for all. If you just have 1 liquid day before surgery then that is amazing! I'm finding that everyone's surgeons has their own preference and diets vary vastly. I think mine is doable but that's what I'm saying now. HAHA! I'm not in the thick of it quite yet.
We can DO this! Before you know it, we'll be on the other side!

Nope, just say to yourself That was such a good reply that I posted it twice and move on from there!😛

Hi! I’m scheduled for RnY on June 25th and am feeling excited, scared, not quite prepared but spending time researching. Preop consult is June 8th. Ten day Preop diet starts June 15th. Best wishes to all!

And Jessicajorney, gosh I wish I knew you in the outside world, you seem a very fine,person. Next. month my own will be happening and I hope my bariatric experience duplicates yours. You make me more and more excited when I read your posting. Each,line I read I say "Yeah,i want that too!" and I'm going to believe it will be just THAT WAY! Please update us the rest of the way and also after you've completed that Magic Day! 😛❤😛

Agreed! Its good to know people who are going through the same thing at the same time.

I am scheduled for my RNY on June 13th. Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego. Today is my last day of work at my job in Illinois before I take short term disability and I fly out on Monday. I am looking forward to the surgery and look forward to the positive impact this tool should afford me.

June 14th as well!! Start liquid diet tomorrow!

Hi! I’m scheduled for RnY on June 25th and am feeling excited, scared, not quite prepared but spending time researching. Preop consult is June 8th. Ten day Preop diet starts June 15th. Best wishes to all!

Wow congratulations. That is super fast! It’s taken me since last August to get to surgery on the 13th.
Good luck on your diet I’m glad you get some food it’s easier that away

Congrats! Your surgery is 3 days before mine! You’ve got this 😉

So it is officially one month since I've had surgery. Here's my comparison stats:
weight: 304 to 277
bust: 53.5 to 50.5
waist: 57.5 to 53.75
Hips: 65.5 to 60.5
Thigh: 30.25 to 28.5
Right Arm (batwing): 21.5 to 19
So, I've lost 27 pounds and 16 inches
My surgical incision sites got infected, but I finished up the antibiotic two days ago and saw my surgeon Friday and he said they looked like they were healing nicely.
I've been walking almost every day for at least 30 minutes at a time and have noticed that my speed and endurance have improved. I even spent six hours outside in 90 degree temps yesterday (at a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game) and survived (in the past there is no way I could have tolerated that much heat and standing). I'm really excited for all the new experiences I'll be able to have as my weight decreases and my health improves.

I bought myself this beautiful wooden full length mirror that tilts. Now, I can see myself in all the new clothes. I've become a little bit more vain than expected LOL.

Sorry - just celebrating yet another pound down! Now that I'm under 200 (yes - you read that right, I'm in ONEDERLAND!) - it is SO exciting!
Thanks -

Got home yesterday afternoon. Sent me home with a drain. Anybody heard of that? It's kind of awkward and starting to bother. Otherwise just trying to walk and drink my Protein.

I'm June 26th. Started my pre-op diet today. While I'm sure there will be many times I'll be happy I can have some foods... fruits, veggies, lean meat, 1/2 potato, yogurt... prepping is a pain in the butt. There might be something to be said for the convenience of just grabbing a shake and going.

1 week full liquids...then 2 week puree for me. I just prepared/planned my liquids out and used cooler and insulated mugs to keep things cold. Keep a positive attitude and keep hope alive.

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Scheduled for RNY on June 28th!

The surgery area just called and told me I will be the first one up on Wednesday at 6am. Your all right I need to forget my cheat and be stronger

I'm scheduled for Rny on June 20th. Had my preop/pre-registration today. Excited and nervous and ready to get this done.

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Hello Everyone! I am Bee and a newbie here.

My surgery is June 12th. This is my 8th day on liquids and four more days to go before my Clear Liquids day!

Congrats and best wishes!

SAME!! I think we're surgery twins!

My surgery is June 15th. I am on day three of the diet.