Gastric Bypass Any Suggestions, Please

April 1st is my Gastric Bypass Date

I am a little nervous but I know a few people that has had it done and one that is NOT listening and I will not follow down that road.

But any how I was wondering what to expect if you can help me.

I am also on Facebook is you would like to befriend me.

Thanks
Laurie Biser Wolfe

I am still considered a newbie but in my opinion to be successful long term with RnY really takes a commitment to lifestle change. Sure for the most part the weight will come off, but once it is gone and the malabsorbtion wears off then it is up to you to keep it off. 

During your first 12-18 months while the surgery is in full affect is your time to change your lifestyle.  Yes exercise sucks when you are heavy but it becomes more enjoyable when you are not as heavy.  Healthy eating following the rules and exercise will heal you obtain your goals.  I believe that success or failure is up to the individual.

what paul said, without a lifestyle change it will be difficult to succeed.  it all starts in the hospital, listen to your dr.'s and nurses and get up and walk when they tell you and walk everyday when you get home (follow dr.'s orders of course, mine had me walk 30 min every day for the first 2 weeks and then increase if i felt up to it).  post here often and best of luck!

Laurie,
Congratulations for your commitment to a lifestyle change!!  Remember RNY is just a tool to use.  Make good use of it.  Follow your doc's advice and incorporating exercise is key!

Good luck!

Keep us up to date.

Darrell

sorry but not to sound so dumb but what is RNY?

and thank you for replying anything that can help is greatly appreciated.

Also the loose skin etc... after wards is there any kind of exercise or something to help shape it up without having surgery?

Thanks in advanced
Laurie

RnY is an abbreviation it is just one of the many surgery forms.

There are
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Duodenal Switch
Laproscopic banding
Roux-en-Y
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

There are variations of all of these depending on what form it takes, how much altering they do etc.
You can find a message board here for each of the different types of surgery.

Scott

congratulations, i concur with the other posts. you really only have a 24 month window to do what you need to do so make the most of it! good luck and check in often.