New member scheduled for June 6th surgery

Hello everyone. I'm scheduled for a June 6th laparoscopic roux n y bypass at the University of Pa. Hospital and the date is coming up very quickly. I'm waiting for my pre-op date for blood work, dietician appointment, etc., hoping nothing interferes with progress (I'm a worrier). Insurance (Federal BCBS) approval after 1st submission by doctor's office. Passed the stress test and psych evaluation with flying colors. After spending a few days in the hospital, I'll be recovering at a friend's house. My doctor's office leaves a drain in for ten days at which point it's removed during the post-op visit. My home e-mail address is [email protected]. This is my e-mail address during office hours. I'm looking forward to new friendships. I've done research, but don't know anyone who's done anything like this. Linda

Hi Linda, I'm scheduled for June 1st so I know how nervous, excited, scared and happy you are all at once. I think the fear is normal, but try not to let it take over your life. I try to think of all the positive ways it will change my life. No, I don't expect to be model thin but I do hope to be much more comfortable in my own skin and in my day-to-day activities. Not to worry about picking things up I've dropped in publi****ied shoelaces, small chairs/seats, only having plus size stores to shop in, being out of breath after walking up the stairs at work, worrying that people watch me in restaurants to see just how much I do eat... I'm soo tired of all of this and I just want to feel normal and not have to worry about these types of things anymore. There is so very much to read on this website and so many great profiles with tips, tricks and words of wisdom. Browse whenever you can and I'm sure you'll find all the support you need right here on O.H. Best wishes for an easy surgery and rapid weight loss! Eileen

I am scheduled for June 6th also. I just know you are so excited, I know I am! Good luck to you !!!

Linda, Congrats to you and your decision to make a better life for yourself. I to will have surgery on June 13th and am so looking forward to this new way of living, thinking, not worrying about how I look in a chair. How much butt is spilling over, not going to functions because I don't know if I'll be comfortable or make others uncomfortable. What a mind trip. Well God's best to you. Cassaundra

Hi Linda, Good luck on your surgery! I am scheduled for June 22nd. I am having mine done by Dr. Korus at Presbyterian Hospital which is in U of P's network. If you get nervous and want to talk with another nervous pre op, I'm here, just Email! Keep us posted on your progress! G

I've been moved up to May 31st - yikes. Two and a half weeks. I'm ready!!! Linda