Hi... You are so right... telling you it's normal to be nervous is sorta obvious!! I do know what you mean. Getting our heads out of worry and into greater peace is what we all want... I know for me, I have looked for that in the food. This surgery is such a great opportunity to have an effective tool to combat that drive. For me, I want to go to God with my search for peace and calmness. Food has worked, but it brings bad things along with it... it has been a cheap imitation of peace. I am using this method: http://www.healfaster.com/ to help me. My sister is a nurse and she has been trained by the author, Peggy Huddleston, to do this with people.... So, she and I sat down and figured out lots of positive ways to keep my mind focused on healthy and uplifting things. I sit and relax to this visualization "tape" twice a day and it is really making a difference. Melissa... I will pray that you find greater peace of mind and that your body and soul heal in the palm of God's hand. We are both trying to live in ways that will bring us healthier, longer lives. May it be so. Blessings.... Wendy

Thanks Christine, This opens up some new things for me. Doc says 40-60gms, huh, that sounds easier then 60+gms. I also go an email that told me about protein bullets you can get from another support website. I have been using the fit and light yogurt and it has 0 sugars, it works good but I am VERY tired of the protein drinks and yogurt and protein powders. So I am looking for new ideas and recipes. But what you said is very helpful. Thanks! Jeannie

good luck on your surgery, hope everthing goes well keep in touch i'll be praying for you. i guess i kinda know it is normal to be neverous about it maybe its the after that i'm worried about. just keep me in prayer.

Hi Amanda... I would love to share some of the wonderful support that I have from my family and friends with you...! My surgery is scheduled for 12/18 and I am very excited AND nervous. But, God is good, and carrying me through all of this. I am really grateful for this opportuity. May you feel loved and carried through this process. Best, Wendy

Just from my surgeons information session, I made the same decision for the same reasons. I also factored in my age, which is 40. My surgeon also informed me when I did finally meet with him, that not all insurance plans are covering fills. I weighed all the options, and the amount of recovery, etc. and decided that RNY gastric bypass was the best option for me at this time. I had surgery this past Wednesday, and am doing very well. I would recommend to anyone considering any of the surgeries to talk to as many people as possible who have had surgery of any type and get opinions and experiences.