Does anyone else feel like you're obsessing about everything pertaining to your upcoming surgery? I'm pre-op RNY, hoping to have my surgery late August or early September. I've already ordered me a food scale, my post-op Vitamins, a cookbook, etc. I've immersed myself in the online forums, reading everything about pre-op, post-op, problems, successes, etc. Anyone else obsessed like I am?

Being informed and prepared will all pay off in the long run..... Because it's more than just the surgery that leads to successful long term weight loss. I actually even joined (and went to) a gym three months before my surgery. It helped make for a very speedy recovery. Best wishes to all of you pre-op people!

ITA. I do not plan to go into this unprepared. Frankly I am astonished at some questions being asked by some after surgery or questions that could have been answered with just a few minutes reading through this message board. I can't imagine not reading/researching in depth. I am halfway through the Big Book on Gastric Bypass and I have 5 months to go. I make notes to ask the doctor, nutritionist or further research.

Seems like I am ALWAYS reading either posts in here - watching youtube videos or talking about this! I know my family and friends are tired of hearing about it - but the more I learn the more I want to learn....cant seem to get enough input on the whole things. Everyone's stories are fascinating!

Does anyone else feel like you're obsessing about everything pertaining to your upcoming surgery? I'm pre-op RNY, hoping to have my surgery late August or early September. I've already ordered me a food scale, my post-op Vitamins, a cookbook, etc. I've immersed myself in the online forums, reading everything about pre-op, post-op, problems, successes, etc. Anyone else obsessed like I am?

Being informed and prepared will all pay off in the long run..... Because it's more than just the surgery that leads to successful long term weight loss. I actually even joined (and went to) a gym three months before my surgery. It helped make for a very speedy recovery. Best wishes to all of you pre-op people!

ITA. I do not plan to go into this unprepared. Frankly I am astonished at some questions being asked by some after surgery or questions that could have been answered with just a few minutes reading through this message board. I can't imagine not reading/researching in depth. I am halfway through the Big Book on Gastric Bypass and I have 5 months to go. I make notes to ask the doctor, nutritionist or further research.

Me too! That book is awesome..I'm only a week and a half away from surgery but it keeps my mind busy during this LONG waiting time. It's super helpful, I also have a book called "Life After Gastric Bypass: 6 Steps to Ensure Your Weight Loss Success" and I've heard rave reviews about it. That book has a big section (more like half of the book) that is one person's whole journey from start to finish with intimate details no one else could give you. It helps me to feel prepared as well and people scare me that have a surgery date set and don't know they have to take Vitamins or drink Protein powder..yikes! I'm just so so thankful to Alex for this amazing forum and his great books!

Edited July 19, 201412 yr by Beckyyb93