I am a 61 year old woman who works full time as a RN director of an emergency dept. I will be having surgery this Tuesday. I am the grandmother of a baby boy who's going to turn one in August and 13-year-old girl who I met when she was nine. I'm looking forward to this as I weigh 336 pounds and I would like to get down 150 lbs. I have not been heavy all of my life but since my children were born the last one born 26 years. Anybody have tips or hints for me. I would really appreciate anything. Look forward to getting support from you all and also giving some support if I can. Thank you. Keep your fingers crossed for me at 9:30 and Tuesday, July 8 Mountain standard time. Prayers welcome too!

Edited July 6, 201412 yr by mamie60

Hi and welcome to here.

People here are always willing to help and listen.

I commend you for taking this step to a healthier you.

Do you like to cook? If you do there is a great website called The World According to Eggface. You can look it up on google. She has recipes for all stages of the weight loss plan. Lots of helpful hints.

Good luck with your surgery on Tuesday.

Let us know how it goes for you.

Feel good.

Chelly, thanks for the support! I do like to cook but that will come later!

My third day post-op RNY . I am doing well I think. I've had nothing but Clear liquids. Tomorrow I will begin with full liquid ,,,I'm. Not to keen about not meals in a can or Protein shakes. I took you all advice about what brand was most well liked.

I'm still have pain but way lees than on surgery days?

Thank

My third day post-op RNY . I am doing well I think. I've had nothing but clear liquids. Tomorrow I will begin with full liquid ,,,I'm. Not to keen about not meals in a can or Protein shakes. I took you all advice about what brand was most well liked.

I'm still have pain but way lees than on surgery days?

Thank

Glad your having less pain. Maybe the can stuff will taste good to you.

How are you feeling today? Better I hope.

Casey999,

Had RNY Tuesday July 8, 2014 post -op day 4. Much better day today! I slept well, had a shower, and had my first protein shake and it was pretty good, a bit sweet but palatable! Even water is going down easier today! Thanks for your support how are you today?

I'm glad you're doing better. I went out tonight for a "last meal". It was great but I'm very uncomfortable now. I start the pre op diet Wednesday. Fun

Take care and take one day at a time.