Just wanted to say Hi!
Hello everyone~
I found this place by searching whether or not I could have gum while using Optifast! Lol, had to kill that taste somehow. My surgery is scheduled for one week from today. I am nervous and excited all at one time and have been growing everyones posts for the past hour. Such an inspiration all of you are!
I'm have a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, I couldn't find a group for that specific surgery unless I'm unfamiliar with the different acronyms and am just missing it. I can tell that this place is going to be a huge support system, so I just wanted to say HI!
Welcome and good luck on your surgery.
The forum for gastric bypass is this one: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/
Welcome! You're lucky to be so close to your big day and all that follows!
My name is Babette and I had a sleeve gastrectomy 7 years ago and am now prepping for a DS in April, but all of us are doing versions of the same thing: taking a great metabolic step towards wellness. That's what matters.
You'd probably get the most support from the RNY board: that's the acronym for your surgery.
Best wishes!
Good Luck on your surgery! Keep reading nad keep coming back. Daily support really helps. On the RNY Board there is a daily menu thread. Check it out.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Welcome to OH! I started reading everything here right after my first surgical consult (2.5 years ago). It has been my first line of support and information in addition to my surgeon. I credit the support here for making it past my goal and staying there!
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Welcome to OH!
One of the nurses on the bariatric post-op unit recommended this website and I can tell you that it is my greatest source of support!
I had my VSG (sleeve gastrectomy) on 12/7 and my total weight loss is about 90 lbs. I still have about 100 to go, BUT would be thrilled to just get into the high 100's!
Good luck with your upcoming journey.
Natalie
2/2017: 340 VSG: 12/7/2017 - 272 1/29/18: 253
