I am set to have my surgery October 7 . I have so excited to began this new journey of my life. I have always been a big girl but after the surgery I can Finley unzip my fat sute once and for all lol. I have been reading posts that are very incourgeing and hopeful that I have made the right choice for me. I would like a surgery buddy lol....

Congratulations!!

Thank you! We are all gonna be rockin new bodies by this time next year!!! Maybe even 6 months from now . Has anyone's doc given them specific weight loss goals? Like how much you should be losing by when?

No specific weight given. At a support group meeting, the Nut said that they don't focus on specific weight goals, but rather quality of life goals like less meds, co-morbidities, etc.

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

Aw, man!

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

Hate to hear that! Do they think it's the brand of vitamins?

Don't really know yet . Just said it could be from the fillers or dyed in the vitamins.

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

I share your feeling right now. Found out today my blood work came back positive for H. Pylori

Which means 2 weeks of aggressive antibiotics, then waiting 4 weeks to retest. Tomorrow I'll be doing a stool test to see if it's an active infection or an old one (any kind would show in blood). So I'm just praying it's not active and I can proceed with surgery. If not I'll be getting a November date

Cheryl_S asked abut good RNY books. I've read a few, but the most helpful for me is:

The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition

Cynthia Alexander (Author)

OMG I'm sorry it hasnt been a good day!! It's good that they found it tho! Gotta get healthy before a big surgery I guess. Hang in there...

I have my pre-surgery Dr. appointment tomorrow and start my 2-week liquid diet Tuesday, 10/1. I've tried samples of a few protein drinks and so far I don't like the Syntrax Nectar drinks. I do like the Unjury powder drinks, Healthwise Fruit Drink powder in Pineapple and Isopure Zero Carb ready to drink ones. If you like coconut, the Isopure RTD coconut is good. Not too sweet. A lot of the powder drinks are too sweet for my taste. I do better with fruit based drinks. What protein drinks have you tried and liked or hated?

kkelly37, you are so funny! I could hang with you! When I told my boss about my plans for surgery, she just told me I should do a diet and exercise program instead of having surgery. I really understand your feelings about being around other people and don't feel like you are worthy because of your weight! Its gonna change with this fat, are you pregnant, just diet and exercise GIRL!

I have only told one person at work. Not including my gastroentorologist. I don't want to listen to anyone's bullcrap about just diet and exercise.

I have my pre-surgery Dr. appointment tomorrow and start my 2-week liquid diet Tuesday' date=' 10/1. I've tried samples of a few protein drinks and so far I don't like the Syntrax Nectar drinks. I do like the Unjury powder drinks, Healthwise Fruit Drink powder in Pineapple and Isopure Zero Carb ready to drink ones. If you like coconut, the Isopure RTD coconut is good. Not too sweet. A lot of the powder drinks are too sweet for my taste. I do better with fruit based drinks. What protein drinks have you tried and liked or hated?[/quote']

I like all of the Bariatric Advantage flavors and also like the Unjury as well. I did purchase the Syntrax Nectar flavor free to add additional protein to soups and juices.

Good luck with your surgery Skin!

Thanks Rnjs,

Day 2 of recovery in hospital now and definitely feeling more human. The first few hours were rough but I think that may have been due to lots of scar tissue from my band. Look forward to hearing how you go.