Looking for support friends :)

I live in Canada. near Toronto to be pretty precise.  I am looking for people that have already had the surgery RNY or that are waiting for the surgery (as I am) 

The more people and support we can have for each other the better.  It helps to hear different stories, different perspectives...good or bad.

I'm a people person and I'm looking forward to meeting/talking to as many new friends as possible :)

Hope to talk to lots of you soon

Robin :)  

Hi Robin,
My name is Janine...totally new to this site. Just had my RNY on Monday (7/30), still feeling a little bit like I got hit by a train, and can't believe the worst is behind me.  For certain, we all need the support of those that have the same experience.

I live in the Denver, Colorado area - will be off of work  for the next couple of weeks. Would thoroughly enjoy connecting with you, possibly having a small group come out of this.

Janine

 Hi Janine...here's hoping you're feeling better.  I just got the date to "meet my surgeon" it isn't until November 2nd but I know its getting closer and closer and I can live knowing that!

Let me know how you're feeling :) 

Talk soon 

Robin 

Hi Robin,
I'm new to this site too.  I've just finished the 6 months medical weight loss required by my insurance and have a psych eval tonight.  I'm meeting with a surgeon for the first time next week.
I would love to find someone who has or is going through the same thing to share this journey with.
Lisa

 Hi Lisa :) 

Hope this note finds you well :) So, you have a medical weight loss requirement?? Where are you located? Are you in the US?  I hope your appointment goes well tonight.  I've had all the evaluations and assessments done, and just got the date to meet my surgeon and sign the consent papers etc.  Its not until November 2nd, but at least I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel LOL

Hope all is well tonight.

Talk to you soon 

Robin 

:) email me anytime ... [email protected]

Hi Robin!
My medical weight loss requirement was to do a medically-supervised weight loss program for 6 months.  I've lost some weight on it, but at the rate I'm going it will take me about 4-5 years to get to my goal weight!
Last night's appointment went okay, but I was disappointed to learn that it is a two appointment process :(  I go back at the end of next week.  But, when I scheduled my appointment with the surgeon, I scheduled it at the beginning of next week because I thought I would have my psych eval completed by then.  I think I'm still goig to to keep the surgeon appointment though.

Talk to you soon,
Lisa

Hello. My name is Amie and I am in Tacoma, WA. I have just started my 6 month program that is required by my insurance company. I have already met with my surgeon, I have my psych eval scheduled for October 12. I don't have to have an Upper Endoscopy because I have had one in the last 2 years. Once my 6 months is up I meet up again with the surgeon and his nutritionist then we send to get authorization from the insurance and if all goes well there I will be having surgery sometime in April. My husband is in this process too. We are looking to have our surgeries within about two weeks of each other.