Hello,

My name is Rosi and I am new to this site. I was referred by my Dr. and a couple of friends who said this would be helpful in my journey with WLS. I am scheduled for surgery next Wednesday and am getting the Duodenal Switch. I am a little nervous but more scared....scared that this won't work. You  see I had Lap Band back in 2004 and I lost about 52 lbs and then gained it back plus 35 more. It didnt work for me or should I say i didnt work with it. I am 34 years old divorced mother and I have 3 children. I want to be comfortable in my own skin. If anyone wants to share their experience struggles, successes, with me I would love to listen. I am hopeful this this will work and I pray everyday that God gives me the strengh to succeed at this. I have big plans after this. I want to play soccer again, go back to school, feel good about myself!

 I had the sleeve done so I can not walk for to long for not getting winded. It kind of feels like a baby at the top of my stomach sit ting on my diaphragm it is still swollen and I can't stand the belly band thing. I started my soft diet on Saturday past and it is wonderful to taste food again. I to am about down 20lbs also. Can u suggest some foods u find easy to eat?

I feel the same way. I am having RNY done on Monday, October 24 and now that I'm done obsessing over the insurance company I'm focusing on what to eat, what to drink and what to wear. I caught myself say "I'm too fat for any of my clothes" the other day and it made me smile. I smiled because I know that those days are numbered. I'm on a 2 week high protein full liquid diet right now.  I'm definitely having some anxiety as the time gets closer. I'm excited though! Good luck on Monday.

 I am going for my pre op visit tomorrow...I have already been approved and have a date two days after yours. I cant wait to become healthier too. One Week One Day...

Well I did let the pre op diet kick my butt today... I was starving at dinner tonight, But it is all worth the end result...Now I did have a food bucket list before I went on my pre op diet..lol... Best of luck to you and to all who is having surgery soon 

My surgery is Monday, October 17th.  I feel like I am obsessed with WLS more than ever.  Every waking hour is WLS related.  I'm constantly reading the post on all the VSG boards.  Yes, I am having the gastric sleeve.  That's another thing that is making me crazy for some reason as I get closer to my surgery date.  I keep wondering if I will be able to lose 100-110lbs with the sleeve or should I change to RNY .  I have seen some incredible results with the sleeve.  I know I am just making myself crazy.  I went out this weekend and bought my vitamins, sugar free jello, sugar free carnation instant breakfast, protein drinks so I do not have to worry about getting these things after surgery.  I didn't buy alot just in case my taste buds change.  So how is everyone else feeling out there?  Are you having the same anxiety as me?