hi, I am a new member

Hi all,

  I am a new member but have been actively seeking approval for the Roux-n-Y surgery. I got the news that it was approved on July 16 th. Staff called me on the 17th and I am scheduled for August 11 th. I am really excited about trying to start a new life as I call it. It is a chance for me to gain some mobility and lose the weight that I haven't been able to for 27 yrs. I realize it will present many challenges as well as a completely different lifestyle, but I am hopeful all will be worth it in the end.  My wife is soo supportive as well. Please reply back.

                                                       Thanks,

                                                             Lonbear1960

Congratulations!!! I am almsot 3 months out and It was the best decision I made for my health. My husband is very supportive as well. He even exercises with me. We walk or ride bike every day. :) He is getting healthy right along with me. 

Where in Wisconsin are you?

ty for the response. I am excited too but I also know it is an everyday change. I am looking forward to being able to go for walks with my wife and go swimming at the ymca. my wife is wonderful and will push me to do the right thing because she cares so much. I am grateful to have her. I know I cant stand it anymore being 475 lbs. my arthritis almost makes it impossible to walk with the bad knees
We are in Marshfield and getting the surgery here in town at St. Josephs hospital. August 11th is coming up fast. Do you have any suggestions for pre-surgery (like, things to do?)

thanks,

 Lon

Thank God for supportive spouses!  Without them it would be much harder. :)

I would concentrate on eating just protein and NOT drinking anything 30 minutes before and after you eat. That was the hardest for me to do since I always drank something when I ate.

Please keep me posted as how you are doing....The surgery will be soooo worth it. Which surgery are you having?

I had high blood pressure,sleep apnea,ulcers,hip pain and diagnosised with diabetis prior to surgery but refused meds cause I knew I was going to have surgery and that would cure that. I haven't taken any meds since the day before my surgery. I feel great not taking all those meds and I am now down 46#  and 3-4 sizes in clothing and next week will be 3 months out. I had blood work done last week so I will be seeing what my vitamin levels are at and what if any more vitamins I will have to take.

My surgery is scheduled for August 21st and my husband is terminally ill with Huntington's disease.  I hope I do well without his support.  Both my sisters are here for me and they have had the surgery, Rou-n-y, so they are really my best cheer leaders.  p.s.  (I'm a MK consultant too!  Although since we moved to Wisconsin I haven't been actively selling much.  I started a new job and moved, etc., etc. so I'm kind of out of the loop for now.

I agree with the protein, that is what my sisters always say.  Protein first!

Have a great day...  Cindy (TwoHearts)

Good luck Lon.
Follow the guidelines of your surgeon and make sure to get your water in.  I'm 9 months post op and very happy I had the surgery.
Shari Latawiec
Oak Creek, WI
RNY 10/15/07

Hi Lon,

Dr. Wengert did my surgery on February 25th.  The only thing I have to say about him is don't expect follow-up care with him.  I've seen posts from other people on some of the other boards who get upset if their surgeon doesn't return their calls, etc.  You'll probably get to know Kelly, the bariatric nurse and one of the two physician assistants who work in General Surgery, Penny and some guy.  Kelly is super nice and she came to see me every day while I was in the hospital to check on me.  Dr. W did as well but his was more breeze in, breeze out.  I didn't mind.  The only complaint I had with the surgery was the non-private room at St. Joseph's.  Both nights I was there I had very noisy roommates. 

Take care and good luck with everything!!!  It's coming up quick!

Becky

Hi all,

Got a call from the surgeon's office yesterday and my surgery date was moved up to the 19th now.  So liquid diet is moved up to the 12th now.  :)  Two days earlier is fine with me.

Have a great day!
Cindy