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

@Mrs_Johnson. ....OK GIRL! U AIN'T PLAYING WITH UR RECOVERY...I LOVE IT! I HOPE AND PRAY I DO AS GOOD AS U....RIGHT NOW I AM HONESTLY TERRIFIED. I CALLED MY SURGEON AND ASKED IF I COULD MOVE MY SURGERY DATE UP A BIT CUZ IM WORRYING MYSELF TO DAMN DEATH! THEY PUT ME ON THE CANCELLATION LIST.....I JUST WANT TO GET IT OVER AND DONE WITH!

@Mrs_Johnson. ....OK GIRL! U AIN'T PLAYING WITH UR RECOVERY...I LOVE IT! I HOPE AND PRAY I DO AS GOOD AS U....RIGHT NOW I AM HONESTLY TERRIFIED. I CALLED MY SURGEON AND ASKED IF I COULD MOVE MY SURGERY DATE UP A BIT CUZ IM WORRYING MYSELF TO DAMN DEATH! THEY PUT ME ON THE CANCELLATION LIST.....I JUST WANT TO GET IT OVER AND DONE WITH!

What are you scared of? The surgery? Post op? Just take it one day at a time. I was the same way. Don't get caught up in doing everything right. There are still days I don't get all my protein and water in but I can say it gets easier.

Don't worry, you got this! Plus you can always lean on me and I will help as much as I can

@Mrs_Johnson..I AM SCARED OF BOTH....GOING UNDER FOR THE SURGERY REALLY FREAKS ME OUT...AND HOW WILL I MANAGE POST OP WILL I NEED SOMEONE AT HOME 24/7.. MY MIND GOES A MILE A MINUTE THINKING ABOUT THIS SURGERY, CONSTANTLY READING THINGS ON THIS SITE....AND ALL OF THE WHAT IFS.....ETC...ETC...

@Mrs_Johnson..I AM SCARED OF BOTH....GOING UNDER FOR THE SURGERY REALLY FREAKS ME OUT...AND HOW WILL I MANAGE POST OP WILL I NEED SOMEONE AT HOME 24/7.. MY MIND GOES A MILE A MINUTE THINKING ABOUT THIS SURGERY, CONSTANTLY READING THINGS ON THIS SITE....AND ALL OF THE WHAT IFS.....ETC...ETC...

Don't overthink it. Literally, take one day at a time. There's so much to learn and we are all learning from and leaning on one another for support.

I don't know you're home situation, but if you can have someone to help here and there you'll be fine. By the time you leave the hospital you should be moving around and pretty self sufficient. My Dr, inspite of my cold, made me get up and start walking that same afternoon of surgery.

You'll be fine. You can do this.

@Mrs_Johnson. ....OK GIRL! U AIN'T PLAYING WITH UR RECOVERY...I LOVE IT! I HOPE AND PRAY I DO AS GOOD AS U....RIGHT NOW I AM HONESTLY TERRIFIED. I CALLED MY SURGEON AND ASKED IF I COULD MOVE MY SURGERY DATE UP A BIT CUZ IM WORRYING MYSELF TO DAMN DEATH! THEY PUT ME ON THE CANCELLATION LIST.....I JUST WANT TO GET IT OVER AND DONE WITH!

I scared as well, you will be fine, just pray, turn it over to God, as long as you trust and believe His plans for your life, you will be good. And remember, everybody's journey is different, and take one day at a time, enjoy watching the weight lost.

I totally agree with Wicked and YoCole! You ladies got this! You are covered by GOD's Grace!

Please keep me updated on surgery dates.

Happy Hump Day!!

Info was submitted to insurance yesterday, I hope it doesn't take long to hear back from them. I'm excited my journey from band to Rny starts today. I pray for an approval soon.

Looking to revision from band to rny

I was a revision from band to bypass! It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I wish I would've done it first. I'm here if u have any questions!

Hey ladies, I just found this thread and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Willa and I am 2 weeks post op RNY today. I had surgery April 22, 2014. I feel great! I had a two week pre op diet where I lost 14 pounds and as of today I have lost another 14. That's 28 pounds!! And I am super excited. I am glad I found this group because the last month as been rough but so worth it! Glad to see a place of such great support! Hope all are doing well. Happy Tuesday!!

Welcome aboard! I've found the bypass to be so much better than the band! We're here if u have any questions. This is a great site and a great thread!

OK SO NO ONE REPLIED TO MY POST THE OTHER DAY... I WANTED HELP WITH CREATING A POST-KIT, IT WILL CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT I WILL NEED POST- OP...I JUST WANT TO START GETTING PREPARED...ONLY THING I HAVE SO FAR IS BIOTIN...THANKS IN ADVANCE GUYS!!! OH AND HAPPY TUESDAY!!

I will say don't buy to many shakes or puréed items because my taste buds was all over the place I didn't hardly like anything. As for vitamins u can get Optisource they are citrus chewable multi vitamins u only need to add D3. There is also some chews out there by Celebrate and then there's Bariatric Advantage I recommend trying to get samples first. Nothing I consumed tasted the same after surgery. Purchase your small containers as they will come in handy down the line. Good luck!

Hi Ladies

I'm still in the pre-op stages. Hoping to have RNY in August. I've heard a lot about hair loss. Have any of you experienced it and has anything helped?

Hi everyone! We'll tomorrow is the big day! My bag is all packed and I'm waiting for the hospital to call with my surgery time. Looking forward to sitting next to you ladies on the losers bench!

I pray all goes well. I know this is exciting.

I pray all goes well. I know this is exciting.

Thank you gixxergirl! Yes extremely exciting! 7 1/2 hours and I'm off to the hospital! I'll let you know how things go!

@niasia33.......yay....make sure u keep us updated on how u r doing...I will have u in my prayers......losers bench make room for another!