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I am hoping to be out of work for 2-3 weeks because I have a strong feeling that I am going to be super fatigued in the first few weeks. I have Cardiologist appointment next, then endoscopy, then GP medical clearance appointment and one final nutrition appointment. I have been on BP meds for years now. I would be thrilled if I can get off of them but it runs in the family (even the thin people) so I suspect I will still have to take them. Glad there is someone else set for October! I was getting worried! Lol

Someone at work just had major health issues due to malabsorption and not taking her vitamins. She had RNY 5 years ago. She said she definitely won’t do that again. I’m terrified of that happening to me post op.

Hi all. I’m 55 and scheduled for RNY on 10/15/19. It is great to read this thread and hear how well those over 50 are doing!

I’m set for 10/15 and I question myself all the time. I get scared but then I remind myself that it would be scarier if I don’t fix my health problems. This can only happen by losing weight and keeping it off!

Congratulations!!

Oh wow, cdiff is rough. No wonder you were going so often and that definitely explains the horrific odor. Not that any diarrhea smells like roses but cdiff is in its own category. I hope those meds kick in quickly and you get relief! Hugs!

Since I am close to that 35 BMI with co morbidities, I asked the nurse the question of, “what if I lost weight and was under 35 BMI?” She said that the weight that is used is the first weight they took when the process began. Idk if that is standard practice. I’m trying to make changes and I have lost about 8 lbs so far. I’d sure like to lose even more but I’m not hard core dieting. Just making changes suggested by NUT.

I went to my surgeon thinking I would get vsg and he talked me into rny due to my reflux history. I’m 2 months pre-op rn.

I’m sorry you went through this but I have to thank you for the hearty laugh! Dunkin’ Donuts....hahahahahahaha

That is just WONDERFUL!!! Congratulations!

I just got my surgery date of 10/15/19. I wish it was sooner but I know it will be here soon enough. I was a little nervous about RNY when my surgeon recommended it to me over VSG but I’m coming around to it now. For some reason the thought of a remnant stomach floating around in my body seems odd. I also don’t like that they can’t endo ever again in case something goes bad with it. My other fear is that an adhesion will mess up my intestines. I had an adhesion once from C sections that attached to my intestines and had to be cut. Anyone have adhesion issues or experiences? Despite my worries, I am quite excited by the wonderful results I see everyone achieving! Thanks everyone!

I’m pre op so no loss yet! But I must admit I am nervous about it. Yikes!

First of all, I’m sorry you are dealing with this. Does the hair loss show up more with long or short hair? Or does it not make a difference. I wear my hair short so I was hoping it might not show as much since it is spiky/choppy. Also, does coloring make it worse? (God, I hope not).

I use my cpap but I don’t believe I have severe apnea. I used to at one point at a lower weight...go figure. I’m glad you brought this question up because I didn’t realize I had to bring the cpap to the hospital. I figured with the oxygen I wouldn’t need it.

Hi all, I’m two months pre op right now with several comorbidities that require daily medications. While I am hopeful to get off of all or at least most of my medications, I don’t know when that will happen. Do all meds come in liquid form? I can’t figure out how on earth the handful of pills I am presently taking can be taken with a post op pouch! Also, if you used a cpap, how long after surgery did you get off of it? Thanks.

How are you feeling today?

They haven’t given me my official date yet except to say “End of September or first week of October” So we may be surgery buddies. I wish you the best! You are going to look GREAT for the holidays.

Wow! What a story and transformation! When I realized this was from 17 I was wondering how you are doing today. Thanks for the update!!

You look GREAT! Congratulations!!

Best wishes to you both!

Sadek has a great reputation. My coworker had his done in November and is doing great. He said 5 other people went after they saw his results and they are happy, too. RWJBH in NB is a great facility, also.

I am scheduled for October but no definite date yet. It is a 3 month process that I started on 7/5. Like you, I have stopped coffee already. I’m also introducing protein shakes in the morning since I need to start eating breakfast. I’m also nervous about the lifestyle change. However, I know feeling better and getting off the meds for my comorbities will all be worth it. Being slim will be nice, too. However, I’m mainly going through this for the health reasons. Being slim will just be a super nice bonus. 😀 The band removal was so easy last year. I wish I did it 4 years sooner! Puking all the time really sucked. We got this. 👍

Hi. I’m new here, also. We are on the same journey. 😀 I removed my band after five years in 2018. I went to the surgeon on 7/5/19 thinking I would get vsg but he said he would recommend rny instead due to reflux and my age (55). I have a BMI of 36 with lots of comorbities except for diabetes (so far). I just want to be around for kids and right now I’m a heart attack waiting to happen. But then I get scared thinking what if I get a bad complication from rny and I’m not here for my kids... Are you nervous? I hope for the best for you!

I’m brand new here (first post) but you all look fantastic! Wow!