New member--have surgery date!!!

Bosoxlvr-71
on 4/15/09 11:16 am - New Gloucester, ME

Hi everyone! I am excited to be joining my first Bariatric Forum. I have been working with my Dr for a year, and my surgery date is less than 2 weeks away (I get shivers just writing that!). I've lost 23 lbs so far in preparation for surgery, and will be having a Roux-en-Y. I'm scared (which I'm sure is normal), but really excited, too. I feel that my surgeon and staff have prepared me well, and that I have realistic expectations going in.

Question: Has anyone out there with fibromyalgia had bariatric surgery, or does anyone know someone who has? I had a hysterectomy a year and a half ago, and had awful pain problems post-surgicaly. Going over a fibro/surgery pain plan w/ Dr next Tuesday.

Thanks everyone for your inspiration!

Maria

tiggrpt
on 4/15/09 12:09 pm - Sabattus, ME

RNY on 04/14/08

Welcome Maria!
Sorry I can't help you with your questions about fibromyalgia but Dr Loggins and his staff, I'm sure, will do everything they can do make sure you are as comfortable as possible!

Congrats on your weight loss so far! This journey is just amazing and I'm glad you've joined us! There are a bunch of wonderful people here..........all of us at different stages in our journey! Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have!

Time will fly by and your surgery will be over before you know it! Plenty of room for you on the loser's bench!
Welcome! Keep us posted on how you are doing!
Ruth

Ruth "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

micbrook
on 4/15/09 6:55 pm - Clifton, ME

RNY on 11/21/07 with

there is forum on obesity help. It is

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/fibromyalgia/

Hope this helps you!!

You are doing wonderully wont be long you will be on the losers bench with us!!!!

KathigME
on 4/15/09 10:58 pm - Gorham, ME

RNY on 06/25/07

Welcome, Maria!! I don't have fibro, but I have RA (in the same family) Don't be scared, you will be do fine. And you will get some pain meds after your surgery. Good luck with that prep! I didn't have to do that, YAY!! I hear that is the worst part of the whole thing.

Kathi G. I LOVE MY RNY!!

Kelly S.
on 4/15/09 11:09 pm

RNY on 05/15/09

Welcome Maria! Glad you joined us. There are a lot of great people here and a lot of knowldege. Good luck and keep us posted.

pinky0624
on 4/15/09 11:28 pm - Damariscotta, ME

RNY on 02/18/08

Welcome to the board. Congrats on your date. You're in great hands with Dr. L. Best wishes to a successful and uneventful surgery and recovery.

Lisa
Highest-232.5 Surgery Day 2/18/08 - 215 Today-197 Goal-150
Sadly gained after 2 years out! Working hard to get it off! Goal 150 with tummy tuck and thigh lift to follow!

katetme
on 4/16/09 12:05 am - Center Lovell, ME

RNY on 03/31/08

Congratulations on your date..you are right, it is scary, and exciting all at once. WE have been through it and pulled each other over it, so anything you need, let us know!!

WEeare all moving over for you on the Loser's Bench! Welcome

It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest    Pre-op     right after Surgery         Current       Goal
      236          213                  219                            140         130

            96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!

                                       Finally it moved!

Kathy B.
on 4/16/09 1:53 am, edited 4/16/09 1:54 am - Naples, ME

RNY on 01/07/08

Congrats on getting your date and welcome to our little family. I will tell you I had more pain following my gall bladder surgery then I did with the RNY. I had prepared for it to be the other way around. Your date is right around the corner. I know you are in good hands with Dr L.. There may be a forum on OH somewhere that combines RNY and fibromyalgia I will look and post it if I can find one for you. :-)

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/fibromyalgia/ There is one its under forums and medical conditions.

Consult 242 / Surgery 214 / Current 129 / Goal 120 Waiting for spring

diznygirl
on 4/16/09 4:21 am - Farmingdale, ME

RNY on 06/01/09

Welcome Maria and congrats and best wishes for your upcoming surgery. I'm sure Dr. Loggins will do this best to make sure you're comfortable post-op. Keep us posted!

Deidra