Congratulations it is November 23rd for me as well

Got my DS date!  Nov. 30th   YEA

So have you had your preop apt? What do I have to look forward too?

Hello Everyone,

I was supposed to have RNY today, I got to the hospital check in finish my paperwork, and went to go to the waiting room, and was stopped by my surgeon. She had an emergency surgery and I lost my time slot.

I was devastated. I had been an emotion wreck on and off for the last twenty four hours, with normal pre surgical anxiety. I really want this surgery and have been researching/going through the program for more than a year. I was so ready but not ready for that. I have now been rescheduled for November 9th.

I cannot imagine going through all that pre surgical anxiety all over again. I am hoping I will not be as bad the next time around.

I am having this surgery to reclaim my life. I have become a prisoner in my own body and I want out. I have two beautiful baby boys 2.5 and 9 months, I cannot be the Mom I so desire to be. I have been married for 7 years, I long to have an active long life with my husband who I love dearly. I long to be the woman I know in my heart that I am. Over the last three years I have been suffering from chronic pain in my knees and back. I have been on and off pain meds and muscle relaxers for most of the last three year, minus pregnancies.

I dream of waking up and being able to live my life unencumbered by pain, and enjoying life and my family to the fullest. I do not want to leave my family prematurely and I believe this surgery will help me achieve my goal.

I currently weight 272, down from 292, and I desire to be 135. I am only 5'1 and this little frame cannot support this weight a day longer and I just pray I have not done any permanent damage.

So I will preserve and try again and Monday and trust that it happened this way for a reason. Thank you for letting me share! Best of luck to you all.

Good Luck!