New Here...

Well I have been checking out this site for about a month or so now and figured it was time to introduce myself.  I guess I was just putting it off until I knew for sure I was having my surgery.  Well I have finally been approved and have a date for March 4th! I'm super stoked about it.  However I'm getting a little nervous because I know its actually going to happen now.  I am having the R-n-Y.  This site has really been a "reassurance" I guess you could say for me.  Lots of nice helpful people around.  Looking forward to this journey with you guys.

Kel

Welcome.   Glad to have you with us.  Where is your surgery?  I had mine (RNY) on 1/21/2009, am back at work full time, walking over a mile a day, been to gym already, and feeling great.  I'll be honest, this 3 weeks of liquids only is killing me.... but I have 6 DAYS UNTIL SOFT FOODS are introduced and I can't wait!!!   Guess I have been lucky.  I have not encountered any problems yet.   Biggest helpful hint I can think of is don't buy alot of only one kind of protein shake.  I had to go through a few before I found one.  Still  not my favorite thing, but I tolerate them for now.   Let me know if you have any other questions.   I love to talk!!!

 

Pam

Welcome to teh NC board - lots of great info and support here.  Please post often and let us get to know you.

Shelia

Hello Kel and welcome to the North Carolina Forum! We are a friendly bunch! Congratulations on getting approved!! I had RNY 15 months ago and LOVE the results!! Best of luck to you on your big adventure



Darcie

Welcome to the board,  you will find a great group of people with lots of support.  I had my RNY  9 months ago and everyone here has help me alot.  Congratulations on your new journey and best of luck!!!!

Welcome to the NC board!

Now that you're not lurking - you'll have to tell us all about yourself. As someone already pointed out - we are a friendly bunch on here. There aren't many questions that you can ask that someone hasn't already had to deal with in one way or another.

The next 4 weeks will fly by for you - trust me when I say that nervous is normal. Let us know if there's anything we can help you with. My RNY was almost 6 months ago at Pitt and it is undoubtedly "THE" best thing I have ever done for myself.

- Iris

 Hey Kel an WELCOME to the NC Board!  Congratulations on getting your surgery date too.  I promise that you will find lots of support and friendship here.  I certainly have.  :)  I also will tell you that I do not regret my RNY for one skinny second.  I am going to be excited to see you on this journey!!

Hi Kel,

Welcome to the NC forum. As others have said, I think that you will find this to be a warm, informational, supportive site. I look forward to getting to know you as you make this incredible, life-changing journey. I had my surgery about 20 months ago and others have said, it's one of the best things I've ever done before. My husband also just had his own in December. He's lost about 45 lbs since surgery and is doing well.

Wishing you all the best,

Welcome,

I was in your shoes just a month ago.  I know how you feel.  I was so nervous and continued to ask questions of myself if it was the right thing to do.  I am one week out and doing so much better everyday.  I'm glad I had this done.  I already feel so much better. 

Keep in touch,

Deborah