Hi all I'm newbie here ???? I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Nancy and will be having gastric bypass surgery on June 24th. I'm 39 and have been overweight for half of my life. In my late 20's lost over 110 lbs on Weight Watchers. Then very shortly after got married and pregnant and gained all my weight back plus 50 lbs more... it's been a long almost 10 years yo yo dieting to get the weight off...nothing has worked. With my health getting bad high BP, sleep apnea and Intercranial Hypertension. The surgery is the final straw to get my health and life back. I'm very excited and scared at the same time. So happy I found this forum for support and information... Good Night all.... ????????????

@@Happychica101 congrats! I'll be having the same surgery on July 13th. All the best on your journey :-)

Same to you....Thank you....scared and excited at the same time as the days get closer....???????? lol.... best of luck to you also soon we will be on the other side....The losers bench....can't wait.....

I know! Can't wait to join everyone on the losers bench! Keep in touch and let us know how your procedure goes on the 24th!

Welcome!!

Fellow June 24th. RNY'er! My name is Helen. I'm a newbie too. I'm also excited, anxious and a little bit of everything. But I started this journey a year ago and I'm so ready!! I can't believe it's gonna happen. I am 61. I have been overweight/obese since childhood. Most of my current problems are orthopedic. Hurts to walk but thank God I can still walk. I also have sleep apnea and high BP. I tried to do this 15 years ago but my insurance wouldn't cover it. I go to a support group that has peeps ranging from 20's to 70's. They have had amazing results. Sure there have been bumpy roads, I'm going in with my eyes open.

My surgery group no longer does the liquid fast. But right now I put myself on a low calorie, high Protein, low carb diet. Time seems like it's flying right now.

I'm so ready to be able to walk with my grandkids, go places and do things with my friends and family!!!

I would love to stay in touch and be of support as we start our new life on the same day!

Thank you....will do I will post updates....

Imagine 1 would love to stay in touch and be support as we go on this weight loss journey.....June 24th can't wait......

Tomorrow's the big day super nervous and excited.. ..

Happychica101, I would love to stay in touch too. This has been a day of reflection, nerves, and a lot of

????????! For today my surgeon just requires light eating and took magnesium citrate this morning at 8. I decided myself that I wanted to eat lite yesterday.. Just had Soup and Protein drinks. Today I'm just drinking cocotein and Water and some broth tonight. I cannot believe this time tomorrow it will be done. A new beginning!! Our journey to a healthy new life begins.

I have been thinking about my lifetime struggle. It's been painful and also insightful. You learn a lot about people.

Can't wait to cross my legs..take a walk thru the woods in the fall.. Visit family in Mexico and seeing the sights.. Never had the energy to do those things before.

I go to hospital at 9, surgery at 11. You will be in my prayers. I'll definitely keep you posted! So excited????. Good luck!!!!

Good Luck! You may be a few days before you want to talk on computer, so until then, prayers for great beginnings !

Thanks!!!

Imagine1 - Today is our day on our new journey. I'm getting ready now for the hospital. You are in my thoughts and prayers also today. We can do this... keep me posted on how you are... I will also do the same...wishing you a speedy recovery.... hugs.....

Way to go you guys going in today! I am at 1 week post op today. It's tough but will be worth it! Best of luck! Keep in touch!

Good luck today as you start your journey post surgery!

Checking in. Surgery went well. Feeling much better today. Didn't sleep well so I'm real tired. Not hungry at all. Finding it hard to get all the fluids in. I've been walking- trying to move has around. They say I'm doing good tho and might go home tomorrow.

I hope Happychica101 and all my other buddies are doing good. We are on the other side now. ????????????