Hi.

I'm Deb from N. Carolina. I started this whole process back in August after a visit to my regular doctor. After way too many years of yo-yo dieting and never getting the job done, it's all caught up to me. Now I'm heavier than I've ever been, my BP is on the rise and so is my cholesterol. My arthritis is terrible in my knees and ankles. I retired a couple years ago and I hate it because I can't do any of the things my husband and I talked about doing at this time in our lives. It's time to move forward.....

My surgery is scheduled for Nov.11th. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'm hoping that others that are getting ready to have their surgery in November might be interested in connecting to create a support group. Let's make this journey together and be there to support one another no matter where we live or what our ages may be.

I've been looking at many of the other discussions and some are great, but I have a hard time keeping up with all of them in different places. I'm wondering if a group like this would make it easier to keep tract of whatever we want to talk about.

What do you think????

I look forward to hearing from folks.

Deb

Hello, all. This is my first time on this website.

I'm scheduled for RNY this Thursday, Nov. 6th. I am so anxious to get it done. I'm on day 3 of a 5 day clear liquid pre-op diet. I also have a slight head cold/sinus infection. Grr. I got an antibiotic yesterday, and hope all stays well and out of my chest, so that they don't have to reschedule surgery.

Question: My tummy is rumbling with gas. I'm assuming from all liquids? Has anyone else had this? What did you consume during clear liquids?

Thanks for any and all support!

Hi. I sure hope you're better by Thursday. The antibiotics should help. If it were under different circumstances I'd tell you to have a couple shots of good bourbon with some honey in it and call me in the morning...... All kidding aside, I hope you feel better, and all goes smoothly for you on Thursday. Good Luck.

Mine is the 12th!

Banded November 4... TOMORROW in New York.

Dabliss thank you for the good, warm thoughts!! I got the call earlier that I check in at 10:15am tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to a successful surgery, and for Jenn, shellbell79, and Lashante23 (Who should've been done today) to all be successful. I'll be in touch as soon as possible because I need to be there for the rest of my November buddies!!

Hi everyone! My surgery date is November 24th. I'm starting to have a mix of emotions I'm excited but a little nervous at the same time.

Mine is the day after. It's been such a long journey for me that it doesn't seem like it's really only 22 days away! Woo-hoo!

We've got this!

@@Time4ChangeNY - welcome! My surgery is the same day as yours. I am having an RNY - what are you having done? No liquid diet for me preop except for the day before. I don't know why some docs require that and others don't. I figure I will be way too stressed out the day before anyway to eat!

ready2B... I am also having RNY 11/10. I am also having a hiatal hernia repair and my gall bladder removed. I am very ready to have this surgery and to make some major changes in my life. I would love to keep in touch and encourage and support each other. Feel free to send me a personal message.

11/18!

Hi. and Welcome to our little group. Your surgery is the day after mine. I'm going to add you as a friend. How's the liquid diet going for you? I'm hanging in there with it, but seem to always get a headache in the afternoon.

Keep in touch.

Deb

Deb, are you weening off caffeine? That'll give you some headaches..

Good luck and prayers for the upcoming surgeries! Wednesday will be here before I know it!! Super anxious and nervous!

Dabliss thank you for the good, warm thoughts!! I got the call earlier that I check in at 10:15am tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to a successful surgery, and for Jenn, shellbell79, and Lashante23 (Who should've been done today) to all be successful. I'll be in touch as soon as possible because I need to be there for the rest of my November buddies!!

Newjeffrey! You're too sweet! 2 sleeps.. Message me when you can! Can't wait to hear about it!

Shelly

Good luck and prayers for the upcoming surgeries! Wednesday will be here before I know it!! Super anxious and nervous!

You and I both.. There's something so soothing about knowing you'll be going through it with someone out there! Good luck Ashley!! Stay in touch!

Shelly

Hello everyone surgery went great just in a little pain up walking and walking it does actually help so again it means a lot that I have you all in my corner

Hello everyone surgery went great just in a little pain up walking and walking it does actually help so again it means a lot that I have you all in my corner

That's amazing lashante!! You go lady! I heard walking is the best for nearly every aspect of pain post surgery.

Keep us posted!

Warmly,

Shelly

I'm so glad to hear that! Mine is next Tuesday and I can't wait. Whoohoo!