January RNY Surgery

[MisforMimi 760]

Wow! These photos are are funny! My picture is showing up as everyone on my phone! :-)

[MisforMimi 760]

@@jessiereece

We start pre-op diets the same day. what a refreshing way to start the new year!?

[jessiereece 16]

@@jessiereece

We start pre-op diets the same day. what a refreshing way to start the new year!?

Yes it really is going to be! What day is your surgery?

[MisforMimi 760]

@@jessiereece

Thursday, Jan 15th

[GAWildKat 82]

I have surgery Jan 26th, I feel woefully uninformed on how to eat, save 5 shakes a day during preop, and postop., and how much Water is needed, Since this isn't my 1st surgery, I'm not worried about it, (3 csections, gallbladder, and other stuff) I'm worried about aftercare, and the whatifs about not immediately bouncing back, even with my csections it took almost a week to be up and walking well enough to be left alone. Doc seems to think it won't be a huge deal....Does anyone relate to this concern?

[the_new_tamra 2]

Hi there everyone am new to this site... I only have one person I've confided in re my surgery and that's my mum...... My surgery is scheduled for the roux en y bypass on 23 Jan.....to start with I was totally excited... I'd worked hard to lose weight to prove I can have the surgery but now I'm close I did the stupid thing of goggling stories and also side effects..... Now I'm stressing and feel. Like pulling out.... I'm worried about my hair falling out, I'm worried I'm going to be severely malnourished and I'm also looking for work.... My surgeon. Did not mention. I'd need Vitamins for the rest of my life.... now I'm stressing myself out and feeling so. Overwhelmed as I don't have anyone who can reassure me it will be ok or anyone to speak to.... Most people who I know who. Swear by wls have had the sleeve.... So I'm curious why the bypass is so widely offered instead.....

I'm sorry to pore all this out... I've worried myself silly over the last 24 hrs to the point I feel sick.... Can anyone offer me some advice????

Thanks

[ThreeCrows 46]

@@the_new_tamra

It sounds like you have some research to do. And that's OK, you have plenty of time to do it. My surgeon hasn't told me nearly as much as I have learned from reading these boards.

I can tell you that I chose the RNY because it has better long term weight loss outcomes for people as large as I am. I don't want to go through another surgery because I failed this one.

But having this surgery is a lifelong commitment to a new lifestyle. Vitamins, many say no caffeine, alcohol, smaller portions, healthier eating. Many of the worst possible side effects (like hair loss) can be prevented or moderated by following instructions and commitment to a new way of life.

The payoff is big!

--Kay

[the_new_tamra 2]

Thanks Kay.... The Vitamins aren't a big issues for me I just worry as I'm looking for work I don't want to end up sick all the time.... Alcohol well id be lucky to drink once a year if that..... But yes hair loss is a worry.... Did you have a lot of hair loss!?!!! Hope you don't mind me asking.....

Tamra

[BrianH 1]

My surgery date is January 19th. I am not worried about the surgery at all. I am only excited and ready for it. The two week liver shrinking diet I am a little concerned about. I have a sweet tooth and it really shows at night. Regardless I have been making small changes for last 8 months so I know I can do it! Plus my wife has lost 85lbs since her prep and post gastric sleeve surgery. New life for both of us. ????

[the_new_tamra 2]

BrianH are you having the bypass or sleeve????? I have a sweet tooth also lol.... If your having a bypass can I ask. Why your surgeon advised of the bypass more over the sleeve???

[the_new_tamra 2]

@@ThreeCrows

Three Crows did you find when you had the bypass that you now have issues or Constipation because of how the gastro intestinal tract is altered that's one thing which is really worrying me.....

[jessiereece 16]

BrianH are you having the bypass or sleeve????? I have a sweet tooth also lol.... If your having a bypass can I ask. Why your surgeon advised of the bypass more over the sleeve???

I have an awful sweet tooth also, makes me really nervous for the liquid diet!

[the_new_tamra 2]

I've been doing the liquid for 2meals a day then having dinner or lunch but yes it will be a bit scary.....

[ThreeCrows 46]

@@the_new_tamra

I'm still pre op, just like you! Surgery date is January 15. I've just read and re-read these boards and every other bariatric info site I can find.

[the_new_tamra 2]

@@ThreeCrows

Ahhhhh ok.... I sent you a message I'm not sure if u got it..... I'm reading and re reading everything too... My hardest decision is figuring out of the bypass is the best out of the two :s