Surgery Date - Sept. 8th

I'm having my PATs on August 28th, and my RNY bypass on September 8th. I'm learning a bit by browsing posts here on the forum. A bit anxious, but I supposed that is to be expected, so good luck to all. :cool:

Hi Carol: My name is Gail and I'm scheduled for Sept. 8th also!! I decided this weekend to try and eat better, cut the carbs, drink the protein drink and vegetables so that when Aug 28th rolls around it won't be such a shock to do this pre-operation diet. I also decided 2 weeks ago to cut out the insulin, and cut out my pills for diabetes as well. As long as I don't eat too much carbs, my sugars are normal!! But, If I could just quit eating, I wouldn't have any problems! LOL. I'm a little nervous about how I'm going to do AFTER the surgery. I trust my doctor and nurses to bring me through the GYB with flying colors, but I'm really nervous about changing my lifestyle, eating habits and getting use to NOT eating, and then getting use to being thin for the first time in my life!!! To all my other club members for life - I'm glad I found these posts, and being that its my first time posting, I hope I can get support and then I'll do the same for you. Thanks, Gail.

Hi Gail... Sounds like you are gearing up just as I am! I have been trying all the protien drinks for taste and amount of protein. I am stocked to the hilt with things I should eat and drink, and I'm crossing my fingers that this surgery will be the answer for me. Like you, I have a tiny diabetes problem, except that I am pre-diabetes. I refused to have the Glucose Tolerance Test performed, because I did not want a diagnosis of diabetes on my medical record. I am hoping my A1C and fasting return to normal post surgery, and THEN I will have the GTT to prove I don't have it afterall. Want to know what my greatest fear thus far was? (You can laugh.) I was afraid I couldn't compile a decent liquid diet menu and that I would end up drinking protein shakes and having a pill ****tail daily. You know, I worried about this for a good two solid months before I realized I was a bit smarter than I was acting. Gail, if you really wish to have a change in your life, then you will. Coming from a meat and potatoes background I can understand your apprehension. Maybe if we look at this as a challenge against what we don't wish to be anymore it will be easier. I'd like to buy clothing from the normal racks instead of looking through the baggy, sack and blocky styles only to find large florals or strange colored clothes. (Do they think we WANT to stand out???) Carbs are like weeds. Wouldn't it be nice if carbs were good for you and weeds turned into beautiful flowers? Well, I don't see that happening, so it is going to take major reconstruction in our thinking. Are you up for the task? I'M SURE YOU ARE!!! You have come this far, and you know what has to be done. We can do it together. I was hesitant to post, since my situation is different from the majority online. And I didn't want others to look down their noses at me so if my answers and thoughts seem a bit guarded, that's why. We will be fine.... and we will arise from the ashes newborn. WE ARE WOMEN! And we can do anything.

Congratulations Carol on your date .... and good luck to you too

Congrats Carol and welcome to the Sept board. Our day will be here before you know it. Good Luck with your journey. Theresa

Sept 8 is my date too!

I haven't found a protein drink I like except for the low-carb slim fast.  Guess I'll have to add some stuff (powdered milk, maybe?) to it to boost the protein amount, since it's only 20g per serving.

2 weeks & 1 day to go!!!!!

Hi ~  we sure on the same schedule I go for my pre op physical on the 28th and surgery on the 8th.....I am a whole lot anxious even though I know this is what I am supposed to be doing I think I am going to drive myself crazy over the next few days......Good Luck I will see you on the loser's bench!!
Kristi

Hello, it seems like everyday I think of something else I need clairified before I can have this surgery.  It's so nice to know that you and others are going "under the knife" on the same day.  Somehow, it makes me feel so not alone.  I keep reading posts and getting more inside information, but there are two things I have not seen posted. (1) the central line they put in your neck, and (2) those of us who gained weight because of other diseases and medication.  The latter causes me much concern.

Does everyone get the Central Line?  I have always been afraid of needles.  When I was 7 it took 10 people to hold me down for a shot.  I ended up being a Med Tech and did my own share of sticking needles in people, go figure.  But I am a bit concerned with having a central line put in my neck.  Odd, I'm not concerned with the surgery itself; I'll be out for that, but this concerns me.  I've seen enough of them in my career, but never once thought one would end up in me.  I feel like a baby, and should be ashamed, but baby it is.

I'm going to ask about it tomorrow at the PAT.  Wish me luck.