Anyone having surgery in May

[hannysgrammy 42]

My surgery is booked for May 6th with one of the fat doctors from the TV show here in the UK - but Im terrified of blood clots, bleeding, hernias adhesions, ruptures and god knows what else, am I doing the right thing? Does this surgery fix you short term but decrease your life expectancy because of lots of long term side effects from having your digestive system re built?

I have had a gastric band, I lost 6 stone (14 pounds in a stone) anyway, I looked and felt great, went and lived in LA for fun, and was an american size zero, worked out in the gym every day, and felt fab, then my dad died, I came back here to the UK, and then the climate and food and misery got to me, no more gym - replaced it with cakes, anyway, then my band slipped, and in Jan this year had it removed, now, Im back where I swore I would never be.... what do I do, do I dare to go ahead with what they say is more risky revision surgery or do I just slip into my fat invisible world.....

I'm scheduled May 19

[Nowarnp 12]

I am scheduled on May 6th! Definitely ready! I started the process in August which was supposed to be a 6 month prep and evaluation time. I managed to hurt my foot increasing my activity and had surgery on that in January and it slowed everything down a bit. I am just very glad to finally have the date! The count down is going on my calendar. I start my liquid diet on the 22nd. I have things ready at home, Vitamins purchased and would have it tomorrow if I could!

[hannysgrammy 42]

Has anyone had there surgery done at OSU. In Columbus Ohio. Dr. Needleman is doing mine and I wondered how long on a liquid diet he requires

[rome 156]

No exact date as of yet but looking like it will be sometime mid-May. Let's get this show on the road! Nervous, excited, scared but ready. I have ALOT of living yet to do :-)

[cookie2014 6]

Hi all .. Happy to hear the excitement from all of you, I am as well however I a have been looking at the blogs with people having issues post op and it is just frightening to learn about the troubles patients are experiencing . I'm a n RN and know too much sometimes but this is now scaring me . Any suggestions ... Any words of wisdom ?

[jolenemb 0]

<p>Hi anyone having surgery in May, I am looking for a buddy. Thanks.</p>

Hello!! I'm scheduled for May 8th, it's coming up fast!

[cookie2014 6]

Hi all it looks like cinco de mayo is a popular date

[kmre 14]

HI ALL,

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!...TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2012...14 DAYS BEFORE MY 73RD BIRTHDAY. DR SAYS ALL IS FINE...JUST HAVE TO REG AT THE HOSP., GET MY OP TIME AND DO BOWEL PREP.

HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY, AS TOM HORN WOULD SAY.

BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU AND ME, TOO,

KAREN IN THE WOODS OF ALASKA

[angelface811 100]

Hi Karen in the wood of Alaska! So excited for you. Please do impart your knowledge and keep us updated on your progress. God bless!

[yvimac1 21]

Hello everyone

How are you guys doing? I'm excited, scared, nervous, worried & anxious for my surgery on May 19, 2014!!! Of course I'm counting down the days. Is anybody getting or already got the Insure Nutrition supplements that were covered by some insurances? And if so when? How far ahead are you guys putting in your claim?

[angelface811 100]

Anybody have a goal in mind? Does your bariatric surgeon have a goal set for you? I think in terms of sizes I am currently an 18 and my dream size would be an 8. I was a 24/26 at my largest. The weight chart my doctor uses puts me at weighing between 125-135 for a healthy bmi at 5'4. My surgeon would like to see me between 150-160. The nutritionist I saw actually took into account my body frame by examining my wrists etc. She said I have a large frame and said I should weigh between 140-150. Anyhow in my mind 160 is good 150 is better and 140 is best. So how about you all?

[cookie2014 6]

Anybody have a goal in mind? Does your bariatric surgeon have a goal set for you? I think in terms of sizes I am currently an 18 and my dream size would be an 8. I was a 24/26 at my largest. The weight chart my doctor uses puts me at weighing between 125-135 for a healthy bmi at 5'4. My surgeon would like to see me between 150-160. The nutritionist I saw actually took into account my body frame by examining my wrists etc. She said I have a large frame and said I should weigh between 140-150. Anyhow in my mind 160 is good 150 is better and 140 is best. So how about you all?

Hi angel face

.. I'm 59 years young and my dr asked what my weight was in high school. I told him I was usually around 130 lbs . He sails realistically you should be able to get down to 145-150 . I love that idea! I am 5'2" and currently weigh 238 and in a size 22. I would be thrilled in a size 14, I'm not at all interested in being thin just healthy!

Cookie 2014

[cookie2014 6]

<p>Hi May Peeps!!!! I got my date today. I'm having RNY on May 5. I'm so excited/scared all at the same time. I'm glad to finally belong to a group. </p>

Hi purple iris ! We have the same dates ... I believe cupcake is having her day on May 5 too ! I am having RNY too.

Cookie2014

[Bigjkzgrl 40]

Hi everyone, I was told I'm having mine Mid-May however no exact date yet:(

Maybe you guys can give me some advise.......

I have two weeks vacation time and some personal time I was saving for surgery I need to take it before June 30, 2014 or I'll lose it!! Unfortunately I don't have the exact date and about 8 other co-workers also have time off they need to take and it's 1st come 1st serve bases should I wing it and just put in my time off for mid May or should I wait?

I would just call the surgeons office and let them know your situation and ask them if they have a tenative date from their end. Thats what I did and they gave me the date right away. Told me I would need to do the EGD and it had been scheduled and where then told me I needed to see the surgeon and nutritionalist and the date and date of surgery. Congrats by the way. My date is April 28th so I will be very happy when your date gets here whenever it is.

[Purple Iris 14]

<p>Hi May Peeps!!!! I got my date today. I'm having RNY on May 5. I'm so excited/scared all at the same time. I'm glad to finally belong to a group. </p>

Hi purple iris ! We have the same dates ... I believe cupcake is having her day on May 5 too ! I am having RNY too.

Cookie2014

HI Cookie2014. it seems like May 5 is a pretty popular day. One we won't easily forget for sure. I start my pre-op diet on Monday....have to do all liquids for 2 weeks. I'm getting excited. Do you have a pre-op diet you have to do?