Hi !   I am new to the website/message board.  Started the process not long ago and have just recently been given my RNY date.  9/13/10.   I have attempted the process a few years back only to pass it up because of nerves.   I am set to do it this time but I have to admit,  I am terrified.  I really want /need this but again am terrified.  I have two little ones at home which is probably the main reason for my fears.  

If anyone can shed some light on how they battled their fears w/having the surgery, I would love to hear them.  Anything can help at this point !!

Oh, and lastly, I am trying to get some ideas on what seems to be the best tasting protein drink as right now I am not having any luck w/the ones I have tried.

Thanks !!!

I went through the CMC program as well with Dr. Campbell and she was excellent as was the staff at the Obesity Treatment Center.  It is great support and they are always there to answer questions or provide a bit of encouragement.

When I started through the pre-op program I was going to have the LapBand, but I kept an open mind throughout the process and ended up having RNY.  If you attend the pre-op support groups and even some of the post-op support groups (prior to your procedure of choice) it will give you the opportunity to hear personal stories from many who have already gone through the program.

Good Luck!

i made it to the gym 2 times last week and walked a couple of times and had some time in the lake playing football and water sking so i manager to get 255 for the yeek brinking me up to 755 for the month.. i think there is going to be a ton of walking in store for me this w/e (and hopefully the hotel we are stayng at has a gym) so i should be able to make my goal and if this weather ever breaks so i can walk at lunch i will up my goals..

dave

That is so good to know Kathy.  It is amazing how our bodies fight us.  When you think about it, that is a big difference between 1696 calories and 1200.  Like you said though, at least you know what you are up against, and you can make some adjustments.

good morning all ..

i had a good day food wise yesterday... how about the rest of you?

well here is the plan for today.

iced coffee with 4 tbs of sugar free coffee-mate
breakfast- eas carb advantage shake
lunch- pouch of tuna with 6 wheat thins and lite mayo
snack 1- Greek yogurt
snack 2(dinner is going to be late tonight)- pure protein bar
dinner- either steak or fish and a veggie

i know it is about the same as everyday but writing it all down keeps me focused on what i have to do to take off the last few lbs to hit my goal.

Dave