Hello out there! I'm hoping to start a Massachusetts support group if anyone is interested.

Welcome Maria. Where are you from?

I live in North Brookfield but most of the time I'm in Worcester.

welcome to the board. Where are you in the RNY process?

I just had my one year anniversary! I had tge rny. Was 285 now I'm 171. I've been plateaued for the past few months. It's aggravating but it was all worth it and I'd do it again!!

Wow you've done great! Congrats!

You're right...stay focused on the goal which is losing weight and living a healthier life. You'll do fine!

114 pounds is amazing! It's inspiring! I'm getting so nervous...my surgery is a week from today. I pray I do as well as you have.

114 pounds is amazing! It's inspiring! I'm getting so nervous...my surgery is a week from today. I pray I do as well as you have.

You are going to do great, be proud of yourself to make the steps towards the right direction! I'm here if you need any questions answered. I was lucky to have quite a few people I new who had the surgery before me, and I love to help others the same.

WEll my surgery has been post-poned I'm so upset. INsurance denied for the 2nd time....they now want a medical release from my PCP who is on vacation until 6/12. The covering MD won't give me one saying my own PCP has to do that. I've been hopeing for a miracle today but, didn't hear anything from the surgeon. I was hoping they would have a chance to talk to the covering MD again but, doesn't sound like it. I guess my new date is 7/11. I'm really upset about it but, there isn't anything I can do. So I guess it's onward and upward until I get that release. I see my PCP now on 6/22, I better get the release and then the insurance approval this time around (sigh)

I started the process on May 1st. I don't know how long it usually takes, but I anticipate another month or two before the surgery. Any tips, or recommendations would be much appreciated.

Depends on your bariatric groups requirements and insurance requirements. Some insurances want diet programs for a certain amount of months as well.

What are all my fellow Massachusetts folks up to?

got a new job. working sooo much!

rny 4/6/12 <br />hw 255/cw 210/ gw 137

Happy for you with the new job! Congrats! If you have to work alot I hope you're liking the work

Hi everyone.

I am sort of new to this forum. I am still trying to figure it out. I had my rny surgery on June 6 th. I must say that I do not feel great. I feel bloated all the time. The Protein shakes are not good. I need to call my weight center today 6/11 to talk to them about this. I have not had a bowel movement since before my surgery. Not sure if that is normal since I am not eating real food. I have no energy although I did take a two mile walk yesterday that felt good, I then tried to drink my carnation instant Breakfast and since then have just felt gross. I love when I sleep as I don't feel the discomfort, but as you can see its now 4am and I am typing this:-(. I really need help and need to know what other people are eating on their stage 3 liquid diet? Any help would be so appreciated. I bought some Boost drink and it's gross.

I can't wait to feel normal again