new, and looking for a Nov 17th buddy

Hi,

My name is Tami and I am new to the boards.  Well, I have been lurking for a long time...I am having RNY on November 17th and am looking for other people to chat with and to hear about your journey. 


I have found this board to be very useful and am looking forward to making new friends. Thanks


Tami

Hi Tami!

I'm also November 17th!  It seems so close and yet so far away, doesn't it? 

What have you been doing to prep?  This week I got a bunch of books and have been reading those.  Also ordered protein samples so I'll have a lot to try once I'm back at home. 

Yesterday I cleaned out the pantry...I have a bunch of food sitting on my table right now waiting to go to friends/family.  

Does your surgeon have you doing a liquid diet pre-op?  Mine does.  My pre op appointment is 11/6, so I assume I'll be stopping the real food shortly thereafter.  I'm trying NOT to use that as an excuse to eat crazy. 

I hope we can stay in contact and go through this together!

 

Megan

 

hi Tammi and Megan,

I am also having my surgery on Nov 17th. I just cant believe that in a little over two weeks I will have a new birthday. I have to start high protein diet in a week and the last four days are to be clear liquid and high protein shakes only....joy. I am getting excited, and also nervous and have been doing a lot of thinking and chewing my food like a gazillion times trying to get a feel for it. I would love to talk with either or u or both u since we all are doing this together in November

LaDetra

hi tami and megan
my name is edeline and i'm schedule to have my surgery on the 17th also. i'm am very scared and nervous. i'm am also excited and happy. i have any appointment with my doctor on the 11th, but i'm still not sure wether i want the gastric or the lapband. i cant figure out how i can make up my mind.
please help
edeline

Hi Ladies,

I am glad that we can go along together on this journey!

I have been doing some of the same things you guys are doing, like chewing my food.  I feel like I am ready to do this, but that I really do not comprehend how much my life is going to change.  Do you guys feel like that too?  I have been reading these boards, other sites and know what I need to do, but feel overwhelmed.

I have been working one my meal plans for the first 8 eight weeks.  Hopefully, the foods will agree with me.  I am going to the Nutritionist on Tuesday to go over them.

I do not think I have to go on a liquid dietl.  I have my final Dr. appt on November 11th, so I will find out then. 

Tell me about how you are doing?

Hi,
 I'm also a longtime lurker and this is my first post, so here goes. My date is Nov. 17th. I'm getting very excited and a little scared, too. My preop appt is Tuesday and that's when I meet with all the departments and learn all about the before, during and after surgery instructions. I can't wait to get started on this journey and I'm glad to hear there will be some other friends right there with me.
Let's Do This!   Jennifer

Welcome, Tami!  Can you believe that the month has finally arrived?  Welcome and Best Wishes!  :-)

I'm Nov 17 too!  CANNOT wait!

Hello to all of you scheduled for 11-17-08  I am scheduled for that day also.  I will be praying for all of us to have our sugeries without incident.  I am also praying that we have a great recovery and also a wonderful journey. I am having the DS.  I am looking for friends who can share and understand my highs and lows.  I would like to hear form you guys maybe we can stay in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!!  Be encouraged  we have a seat n the losers bench waiting for us!!
Thanks
Donna

Hi Tami,
I am also scheduled for 11-17-08.  I am looking for friends to go through this journey with.  I am excited but anxious also.  Grace, peace and mercy be multiplied unto you.  I will be praying for your surgey and journey to go well.  please keep me posted

Thanks
Donna