Hello everyone!

I hope this is the appropiate forum, just a quick background about me. I'm a African-American female, 24 years old and I have decided to get the RNY. I had my gallbladder out in November 2012 and my surgeon said I had fatty liver from being overweight and should consider WLS. At first I was angry because I didn't see myself as extremely obese and needing WLS. I had converted to vegetarianism in March of 2012 and went from 330lbs to 290lbs. I thought that I was on a road to healthy lifestyle and felt more confident than I ever had. But I chose to go see the nutritionist and do some research about WLS and see hwat happens. As of last month I decided to start the paperwork and today after my 5th visit (I have to do 7 for insurance) I've decided to go with RNY. I've been reading the threads on here and talking to people who've had both sleeve, lap band, and RNY. I was nervous for a while and people keep telling me that there are easier ways to lose weight. But I feel as though I need real help! I want to live a long and healthy life and I want the outside to look how I feel on the inside.

I have two visits left and my psych eval before they submit to the insurance company for approval. I'm so nervous; I'm scared they'll reject it and I will have gotten my hope up for nothing. Also, today I was given the pre-op diet. The nutritionist wants me to start earlier so that I'm not struggling 10 days before and I'll be used to it. Any suugesstions!?

Thats great....congrats on your decision. I'm getting the rny as well. You will do well...just make sure you get lots of liquids you like, crystal light, flavored water, and maybe even sugar free jello if the nutritionist allows that. Do plenty to keep your mind off eating, read, write, work out, pamper yourself, blog, watch videos on youtube from others that have had rny or make your own vlog.

Thats great....congrats on your decision. I'm getting the rny as well. You will do well...just make sure you get lots of liquids you like' date=' crystal light, flavored Water, and maybe even sugar free Jello if the nutritionist allows that. Do plenty to keep your mind off eating, read, write, work out, pamper yourself, blog, watch videos on youtube from others that have had rny or make your own vlog.[/quote']

Thank you! I'm so ready to get my life back and look how I feel!

You are making the right decision for you and only the ones that choose to have this surgery truly know what each person is going through because we all can relate to one another. We all have made this to be healthy, feel good about ourselves and whatever other reason we think is important to us.

Thats great....congrats on your decision. I'm getting the rny as well. You will do well...just make sure you get lots of liquids you like' date=' crystal light, flavored Water, and maybe even sugar free Jello if the nutritionist allows that. Do plenty to keep your mind off eating, read, write, work out, pamper yourself, blog, watch videos on youtube from others that have had rny or make your own vlog.[/quote']

When is your rny?

You are making the right decision for you and only the ones that choose to have this surgery truly know what each person is going through because we all can relate to one another. We all have made this to be healthy' date=' feel good about ourselves and whatever other reason we think is important to us.[/quote']

Exactly, that's I joined this forum. Everyone seems really supportive! I know this is going to change my life but I'm ready for it!

I will be having my rny on May 28 and I am on my liquid diet, its hard but hanging in there. Good luck!

When is your rny?

I don't have a date yet....I should find out on 5/30/13 so hopefully by mid June....don't really want to be in pain for July 4th :-)

It's tough with summer and wanting to enjoy all the summer activities. I have so much going on but of like the surgery before the end of August so I'd hopefully be feeling normal for my 25th birthday in October!