Anyone on here from North Carolina?

Raleigh, NC checking in. DS scheduled Sept 12 at Rex!

Charlotte, NC

On 08/28/2018 at 21:29, RoCo1129 said:

Charlotte, NC

I’m in CLT also. Have you had surgery yet?

Hello fellow North Carolinians

On 08/29/2018 at 09:56, firefighter3158 said:

Hello fellow North Carolinians

Hello!

How are you doing?

On 08/29/2018 at 09:59, firefighter3158 said:

How are you doing?

I’m good. How are you? I assume you are post op? I am pre op. I start the liquid diet tomorrow.

I am doing great. Yes I am post op. I had RNY on April 5, 2012

Wow! I too am having RNY. I’m with Novant Bariatric. Did you have any complications or do you have any words of advice for me?

No I had no complications from the surgery. Lost a total of 182 lbs and I currently weight 210. The only issue I have since surgery is that I am hypoglycemic. All medical issues I had, are gone so the surgery basically saved my life. I will say to you this....never give up! You will have good times and bad, but always remember your goal and keep fighting to reach that goal. The surgery is only a tool and the weight loss is dependent on how you use that tool. I am happy for you and your new journey. You can message me any time if you have questions, get discouraged or if you just need to talk.

Ask @Firefighter3158, he is a veteran and a super smart guy.Also 336Mije.

I mean Mike.

Thank you so much. I am not really worried about the surgery itself, I mean, if something is going to happen it will whether I worry or not. I am more worried about screwing up post op. I have never really exercised. I was always the kid who was made fun of and had ulcers just because of gym class. Then now I have sciatica and can barely do chores. Hopefully that will go away with wls help. I also have sleep apnea (runs in family too), type 2 diabetes, HBP, pitting edema in my legs. I was told by an old dr at one time I wouldn’t live to be 40. I’m 41.

And Mitximom you are a TARHEEL! TARHEELS are tough----- ask any of their sports opponents. LOL. ??⚾

On 08/29/2018 at 10:32, Frustr8 said:

And Mitximom you are a TARHEEL! TARHEELS are tough----- ask any of their sports opponents. LOL. ??⚾

I’m not too into sports so I will take your word for it. I am a Panther’s fan though. Lol