I'm going to be having roux en y surgery hopefully within the next six months or so. It's been a long wait and in order to speed along the process I sort of lied (pretty much lied) about habits and behaviour modifications that I supposedly have put into place. I know that I'm probably setting myself up and as a result am frightened about what's ahead for me. This wait has been draining and I've actually gained weight as a result. I should be off cafeinated coffee and drinking more Water and I'm not. I guess I'm just hoping that this is not a predictor of things to come. I know that these changes must happen for this to be a success or I'm in for a painful ride. I hope I'm not fooling myself.

Did anyone else tell little while lies. I'm in Canada and they screen you very thoroughly prior to putting you through to your appt with surgeon. I can't believe the cravings I have now. They are ten times worse than they've ever been and I'm banking on the surgery helping with that.

I would love to hear from people who can relate or have had experience with same. I guess I'm looking for reassurance.

Thanks for listening, Ruth

I have him too! Hes supposed to be great! 1 more sleep! Do you regret doing it Ruth? I've only ever heard a couple people say they did but just a question? Cold feet questions I guess. Lol

Shelly

Shelly, the jury's out because recovery sucks but I want and NEED to lose weight. That's a fact and I'm not getting any younger and my health is at risk. It's only going to get worse. I already feel healthier after the Optifast. And bottom line, I couldn't do it on my own. This surgery is like "antibuse" is to an alcoholic. It is a tool to help me acclimate to a healthier lifestyle. I've heard from other testimonials that they may have had reservations at first but once they got their behaviours down and the weight started coming off, most people don't regret it.

Hope that helps, Ruth

Of course that helps and I know that I'm making the right decision. I can't wait to have a second chance at living the healthy life I've always framed of. I'm getting it right this time. I hope that I don't stay too long in the hospital.. I'd rather be home away from the germs.

I got a call that I need to be the at 9:45 tomorrow am all hydrated and easy to rock. Wish me luck!

Shelly

Luck, Shelly! Hope to talk to you soon.

Ruth

How much should you drink after the lovely mag cit?? How much waking should you do?? I feel the same way this spring I got down to 277! This has been such a long process was booked for nov 6 day before got a call that insurance expired my approval that was approved in sept!! So now fingers crossed I go for the surgery Tuesday...my last surgeon appointment I weight 292! So nervous I feel like I'm ready but haven't been following anything totally off track...I think it's because I feel like I won't be normal? I think that's what I'm feeling ...lol

Jessica, you should be drinking 8 cups of fluids a day. This is going to be critical after surgery. And if you start walking before surgery it can only help because again after surgery, it's critical to walk. It felt like a very long process for me as well and quite frankly I ended up eating more and didn't feel ready either. Didn't do what I was supposed to prior to surgery. But once you do the Optifast (that's if you're having gastric bypass) before surgery (3 weeks), that helps you prepare. I was afraid too and I'm still grieving the idea of the loss of food but I was going to die without the surgery and now it's up to me to continue if I want to have some quality of life left.

Hope you're journey ends well.

Ruth