Waiting on 2 dates and 2 surgeries

Hi all, I have made my rounds with Dr's lately. I saw ortho in Columbia on Tuesday and go back February to get a surgery date for my right knee. Dr. Kane said I had very impressive x-rays, meaning he was impressed they were so bad at my age and I was still walking. I told him 30 years of pounding the concrete floors as a nurse and then obesity sure was a @#$%^&*&%##^&^$ on the ol knees. So when I go back the 9th he will schedule me. I saw Dr. Hornbostel on Wednesday. He said I will probally be scheduled sometime in March for my lap RNY. I also had gained some weight and my BMI is like 62!!!!! outrageous. If I get this weight off I told my daughter maybe I'll spring back and be 5' 4" again instead of 5'2 1/2 to 3". Then my BMI wouldn't be so bad.I talked with him about vitamins and He said I should go ahead and start them now so I will have them built up by the time I have surgery. He said especially the B-100. So I got those and my calcium citrate tonite. I have my multiple vitamin. I ordered the Unjury on-line today and should have it tomorrow. I ordered unflavored and then samples of flavors to start. They will be shipping me an order every month on the same day so I don't have to go looking for anything which is great. I also got some packets of Walmarts brand of Crystal Lite and some sugar free Davinci's syrup. Kaleaua flavor. I know I am going to enjoy that. I plan on starting as soon as I get my protein and working on this to try to get a jump start on things.All your all's suggestions and ideas have really been a help.I told Dena again if an opening comes up to put me on the list.So I'll just keep praying and maybe be lucky like last time.Also Dr H and I talked about the thiamin, people who are over weight, especially like me, he said are really malnurished and need the thiamin. That is why I need to start early with the vitamins. He also said I need to lose 200#!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UHHH I was thinking more like 150 to 175#. I haven't been that small since I was 10 years old.But if I do that is great. If not then I'll take what I get and be blessed. Julia

so glad for you.....your time will be here before you know it, 4 more days until mine and Marilyn, and 6 more till Grettas...God bless...vesta

Thanks Vesta we're almost there!!! I will see you Tuesday. Julia

Bless your heart Julia. I guess I was unaware you needed two surgeries. I think it is good that you are doing the knee one first. By the time your WLS rolls around, you will feel much better, and your knees will be better able to help you.... I know my knees allowed me to hold my big ole butt up after surgery....lol Keep us posted! Sherr

Thanks Sherr, I know if I can haul this 300 plus around now I should be able to do it after it's fixed. I just worry more because I know I will be moving about the time I have both surgeries.FUN FUN FUN !! Julia

Julia, You are doing the right things! Keeping a positive attitude and starting to think about/and get together your supplies and stuff. I'm sorry about the knee surgery, but hopefully that will get you in shape to start walking some after the RNY! Hugs, Marilyn

Thanks Marilyn, I am getting excited to see you and Vesta Tuesday.Well they always say it ain't over till the fat lady sings, well for me it will be it ain't over till the fat lady stops waddling!!! Julia

Oh man, I hate hearing that!!! I hope you get the wls first and follow up with the knee. Just seems like you can be loosing while recovering. I love Unjury protein. Make sure you try vanilla with a cup of decaf coffee and a splash of Davinci's, tastes just like cappucino-wonderful treat. Sounds like you have everyting under control. Hoping you get your dates scheduled soon. Keep lookin UP!!! ~Diana~

Thanks Dianna, I was thinking the same thing today about the cappicino. Trying to figure out what I needed for it. I had a moolatte from DQ today and I know i can make one a lot healthier and taste just as good. I have samples of the Unjury flavored that should be coming tomorrow with my order. I plan on ordering some if I like it. But if not I'll probally use instant or the coffee decaf singles and make mine with my syrup and sugar free coffee creamer and ice. It all sound good. I am also going to do a peach one. My mom used to make the best peach homemade icecream in the world!!! MMMMM GOOOOD!!So I know the vanilla would probally be great in that. As far as the 2 surgeries, I don't care when I have them as long it is as soon as possible. I am an impatient type of person and really want them both to be done yesterday. Julia