Hi Theresa We had the same date for surgery. I had the RNY. I was told by the hospital nutrionist to have 60-80 g of protein which I have been getting from protein shakes (made with water). I have been able to get 500-600 caloires by adding sugar free jellos, puddings, soups and so on. If you go to low on calories, it will actually slow down your weight loss or so I heard Jill

Deb, I had the date of March 8th, but the day before I received a call from the surgeon's office canceling my procedure due to a bad EKG reading. You know, I never realized how much I want this....but when it was delayed, I was just crushed. All things have been resolved and I will be just a few days behind you. -March15th. Good luck and I know all will go well.

My date was origninally scheduled for March 8th, but due to an abnormal EKG reading, I had to go see an cardiologist at the last minute. After three EKGs and an echocardiogram I am back on for March 15th. If this delay did nothing else but make me know just how bad I want this, it was worth it. I am excited as my new adventure begins.

Hey, I find that I am becomming an obsessive lurker the closer my day comes. I'm scared and excited on alternating seconds. The thread I found somewhere on PS being so commonly needed - both mentally and physically made me cry. I guess I'm not ready to face another hurtle, so I'll exercise and hope for the best in skin comeback. I'm having RNY at St. Lukes in AZ. Facing my phobia of anything inner-body has been fun, but I haven't let it stop my from what I believe is the best decision for me. That's all for now.. I'm very thankful to have found OH forums. I think this is a great resource for all of our needs and issues to get discussed. Lisa

I wish you the very best! Stay well. Alberta