Dawn,
 
You know I'm up for that.  I've been looking for a penpal who is local to me and has similar  a education level and has undergone a similar procedure, preferably RNY.

You need to come to the Ontario board as that is where they more than likely would be hanging out.

Here it is:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/ON

Dawn :)

Hi Gloria. It's nice to hear back from you. I had my RNY in Utah since my husband and I spend our winters down in Southern Utah. My first appointment with the surgeon was Jan 22, 2011 where we did all the lab work, etc. Then I asked my GP to send documentation that he had supervised many attempts to lose weight over the prior 3 years. I made sure that all the documentation was there that week. Since Medicare was my insurer and I had some health problems such as diabetus,and I had to be back at work by March 15, the process was expedited and I had my surgery Feb 4.
The best advice I can give you is to remember to walk as much as you can right after the surgery. Gas bubbles are very uncomfortable at first, and walking helps alot. I remember taking a step and burp, take another and toot. lol. Within a week I didn't need pain meds anymore except at night  because I was sore and it was hard to turn over in bed. By the end of 2 weeks I was off meds and going for short walks outside and even going downstairs to do my laundry. Just don't lift anything over 8 pounds until you go back for your 1 month check up. 
I weighed 238 when I started the process. I lost quickly at first as the surgeon put me on a 2 week liguids only diet prior to my surgery to reduce the fatty liver, and then 2 weeks after also. Since I have been on regular food, I am losing about 9-10 pounds per month.After 2 3/4 months, I am down to 194 and  I feel really good. Much better energy. Don't have to take my diabetus or bp meds.

About me: I am a therapist who works with people who struggle with PTSD or Addictions and their families. I have cut back to 3-4 days a week this year and plan to take Dec-Feb off again to go south. I have 3 grown children, 11 grandchildren, and almost 4 greats. My husband and I have been married for 7 years. He was a widower with 11 adult children and a whole passel of grandchildren and great grandchildren. I was a divorcee. Although he is American (I have dual citizenship) he has ranched up here for 30 years Hobbies: I love to read, and have been oil painting for a long time. I'm learning how to water color now and want to learn about doing stained glass next winter.

I'd love to hear about you now Gloria.

 Hello  I am 57 I started my journey about two months ago I have completed all my test.  But hit a bump in road. I do hope to clear this and go forward. I really want to do this surgery . I feel I may be too old for this,but the doctor asure me I am not. So to all 50 plus charge.....................forward to new beginnings.rosapain

I am 66 and almost 3 months out from my RNY surgery. I would do it again in a minute. I have great energy, off my meds, and have lost 44 pounds so far, with another 50 or so to go. I have been looking for a penpal close to my age to compare notes with and would love to correspond.