Hi my name is Heather and I had RNY on 11/18/13. I am looking to connect with other African American women who had RNY. Any takers?

Edited January 18, 201412 yr by mzheatherp

Hi Shaunsay! Very nice to meet you. Good luck on your surgery, you and Alison are ON DECK!!!! Lol I'm happy for you both and just hang in there with your diets, we are here for you both!

Hello. I'm Kimberly from Charlotte, NC. I'm having the bypass on April 21st. Preop is Tuesday!

Welcome! Congrats on getting your date! It will be here before u know it!

Hi I'm Stephanie and I am in VA. I will be having RNY on May 16th 2014. I am so excited to finally have this surgery and to find this group. I would like to find a buddy for support as this is basically a "secret surgery" for me. I have only told my husband, one sister (who has already had RNY) and my best friend. I'm trying to prepare for the surgery and would like know what things you brought to prepare you kitchen for the first 2 wks home?

Welcome aboard! Congrats on getting your date! What part of Va are u from?

Hi! I'm Alison and I'm scheduled to have RNY on 4/17! I'm having a hard time with the pre-op diet and I'm so nervous I would appreciate any advice any of you can offer! Thanks!!

Welcome aboard! Congrats on getting your date! As for the pre-op diet just take it one day at a time. Try not to cheat in the event u do just start over. You'll do great after all thinking of your surgery will only motivate you!

Hey! I'm shaunsay. I having my rny on 4/30. I am having to do a 4 week optimist diet, which includes 5 shakes and 1 meal. I'm counting down the days....

Welcome aboard! Congrats on getting your date!

Hi I'm Stephanie and I am in VA. I will be having RNY on May 16th 2014. I am so excited to finally have this surgery and to find this group. I would like to find a buddy for support as this is basically a "secret surgery" for me. I have only told my husband, one sister (who has already had RNY) and my best friend.

I'm trying to prepare for the surgery and would like know what things you brought to prepare you kitchen for the first 2 wks home?

This is a pretty secret surgery for me as well. My mom and one friend knows. I'm taking personal time off of work so my coworkers don't get suspicious. Hi!

I'm from the south suburbs (Evergreen Park) but I'm in the city all the time where are you from?

I live near by, I had my surgery at Little Company of Mary.. I'm 10 months out, I've passed my surgeons goal, I'm now at my personal goal of 135, I'm enjoying wearing size 4-6..

Emeree I got a great juicer from QVC I did 6 value pays and got a really nice one.......I been buying on value pay for years. FYI no credit involved, just need your credit or debit card for your monthly payments.

I love QVC and ShopHQ...lol

Same here Kimberly! I'm a just ready to get this new life going lol! I have to do a 2 wk pre-op diet starting on 5-2-14 which consists of 5 protein drinks only and I substitute 1 shake for unjury chicken broth or strawberry sorbet unjury shake. I will be so glad to start it so I can be finished already lol. What is everyone's pre-op diet like?

I don't have my date yet but I've been advised that I'll be on two weeks of liquids. Sugar free popsicles, broth, protein shakes...things of the such. Everyday I get a little more antsy thinking about my new life ahead of me.

Congrats on your journey!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I am on 5 protein shakes a day and sugar free jello, Popsicles and chicken broth. I made my husband take over cooking dinner because trying to cook was making my mouth water lol! I just keep counting down the days!

Welcome aboard newbies. You will do great and I am so happy to be able to share and read everyone's experiences!

Ok ladies I am in a STALL.......... I have only lost 3 pounds this month. My cloths are still getting looser but no weight loss. I think I may be losing inches but I have NO idea what that means. If anyone has had this experience I need some direction. I have been eating excellent. Gave up red meat and watching my intake. I dont drink as much water and I have started back my coffee no sugar but half and half. My hubby has went to my diet and lost 27 pounds in 3 weeks. He has been eating and drinking all my protein lol. but really I need you all.

I live near by, I had my surgery at Little Company of Mary.. I'm 10 months out, I've passed my surgeons goal, I'm now at my personal goal of 135, I'm enjoying wearing size 4-6..

Amazing. Dr.Cahill tells me that with my body shape I will be a 4-6...hard to imagine!!

Ok ladies I am in a STALL.......... I have only lost 3 pounds this month. My cloths are still getting looser but no weight loss. I think I may be losing inches but I have NO idea what that means. If anyone has had this experience I need some direction. I have been eating excellent. Gave up red meat and watching my intake. I dont drink as much water and I have started back my coffee no sugar but half and half. My hubby has went to my diet and lost 27 pounds in 3 weeks. He has been eating and drinking all my protein lol. but really I need you all.

Where are you in the process,are you getting close to goal?

I only told my future hubby and mom......