I'm ready to do this.  I know what to expect surgery wise because I've had PLENTY of experience in the surgery department. I also had a fabulous role model to watch...my mom just had RNY in September so I know pretty much what to expect.  My only concern is not knowing how much pain I'm going to be in.  My mom was in a lot of pain but she is also 30+ years older than me.  I'm hoping I can bounce back from this procedure quickly and not get caught up relying on pain meds/etc. b/c sometimes that can make recovery longer!  I want my pain level to be about the same as my 2nd c section.  It was planned, left hospital on day  2, no pain meds at home only ibuprofen.  That's my hope and wish anyways...we will see what actually happens.

With all the research you've done, have you heard of anyone failing?
I'm sure it's just nerves, but I understand you feelings. I'm having RNY soon and I know it's only a tool. I too am afraid to fail. I know I'll lose weight, but it'll be up to me to follow the rules so it doesn't come back. I'm afraid that the hold "junk food" has on me will still be there.
I've even started stalking up on "good snacks" the Atkins bars I know I'll be able to have at some point in the future. But what did I get? Chocolate. Right now I make meals out of these things. I still have it in my head that I'll need chocolate and those kinds of things.  Am I setting myself up for a fall?
But really and truly, I think it's just our fear of the unknown that's making us feel this way.  I really believe we will be great successes. We will lose our weight and live our lives the way we were meant to.
Lets try to set aside those fears and what ifs and focus on our recoveries and what our goal is for each day as they come. We won't worry about failing.

So, to answer you questions, yes you have the jitters, and yes your thoughts are valid but your thoughts can be changed and I believe you will change them with experience of living with your new lifestyle.
I'm going to try taking my own advice LOL.
Thanks

I am having gastric bypass rny on November 12th at 12:00pm in Charlotte N.C I have started the liquid diet i'm NERVOUS and a little SCARED I just want to get it over with. My goal is to weigh at least 150 lbs do u have a goal weight?

When I started this joruney in June 2008 it was like "OK, im going to have gastric bypass surgery".  But as I have been traveling month to month and doing more and more research, reading more about the procedure, understanding all that awaits me and the results I became increasingly more and more excited about having this surgery. 

Now that November is 2 days away and MY surgery is 20 days away, I am a BALL OF NERVES. Not fear but excitement and just plain impatient.  I want this sooooooo bad, no I NEED this so bad and now that I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel even clearer Im becoming more impatient.  I also have been really worried about not being approved by my insurance co.  I received my date at my first consultation with my surgeon so I have known my surgery date since my 3rd month in. My surgeons office will be submitting my paperwork to my Ins. co on Nov 5th or 6th!!!! So that is the thing that has me on edge. 

Only a few people in my family actually know Im having surgery. Most of my family live in different states then I do so when I see them for the next family gathering, I want them to be suprised at my weight loss and then I will explain to them how I accomplished it and the path I took to overcome our family obesity. 

But I have been pretty quiet about my feelings because I dont want to bother people and I dont want to put any negitives in the atmosphere. 

NOVEMBER 18TH CAN NOT GET HERE QUICK ENOUGH FOR ME!

Hey Robyn!!

I will find out tomorrow what time I have to be there. Im hoping for the morning but you are right Im jsut happy I am having the surgery!!!!WOOOHOOO.

It will be fun to lose weight with everyone especially since alot of us are close together!!

Happy count down to you too!!!!

5 MORE SLEEPS!!!!

Hugs
Kelly