Brand new to this site

Linda78210
on 4/23/17 12:42 pm
RNY on 12/13/17

Hello everyone,

My name is Linda and I am brand new to OH. I still haven't set up everything yet, but I wanted to say hello first! I met with the surgeon yesterday, and we discussed the Bypass. My insurance says wait 6 months to be on a supervised diet/weigh in monthly before I can qualify. Any tips or suggestions will greatly be appreciated!

Grim_Traveller
on 4/23/17 1:17 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

Howdy!

Right now, read and research. Read and research.

Look forward to seeing you around.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

peachpie
on 4/23/17 2:52 pm - Philadelphia, PA
RNY on 04/28/15

Hello and welcome. Read, read read is what you can do now. Also, start thinking about habits you can slowly begin to change as you go through the six months, prepping for surgery. I remember I cut out soda,then all juice, then reduced carbs. So it gradually so you get accustomed to each change.

Start thinking of ways to increase your activity too.

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Gwen M.
on 4/23/17 4:33 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Read everything you can and use this time to find a therapist.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

cc583
on 4/23/17 6:27 pm - Middletown, CT
VSG on 09/28/16

Hi Linda,

Welcome to the boards! As others have already said, read everything you possible can. If you want see what people are eating head on over to the menu boards.

5'5" HW: 484, SW: 455,CW: 325

Surgeon, Darren Tishler

Emiepie
on 4/23/17 7:45 pm
RNY on 08/11/14

Welcome! A ton of info and support can be found here.

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Beam me up Scottie
on 4/23/17 8:06 pm
Research. Know what you are getting when you have surgery. Look at long term results.

Think twice, cut once.
Notaboutperfect
on 4/24/17 6:51 am
VSG on 11/08/16

Welcome!

This site is full of great information and helpful people who've had each type of surgery. I agree with the above answers of research and small prep steps. I wish you well!!

Lisa R.
on 4/26/17 2:00 pm - Madison Township, PA

Welcome! I feel new too, since it's been SO long since I've been here. But I'm back.

You will learn so very much here, I know I did.

Lisa

DS Surgery with Fernando Bonanni, Abington, PA 12/26/07

TT, Lift and Implants with Dr. Christian Kauffman, Danville, PA 5/12/17

My heart wrestles in a kilt

bruindiva92
on 4/26/17 5:21 pm
Revision on 03/29/17

Welcome Linda!

This site is the best source of information regarding all things weight related. As everyone stated, read & research.

Also, you may want to get a journal/planner to jot down ideas, future bucket list, habits you would like to change and goals you would like to set. I use a planner now to keep up with my meal plan--when I can eat soft foods, when I can eat solid foods, when my 3 month follow-up appointment is scheduled, etc.

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