Back again

I was on this board in 2007 after a lap band which turned out to be unsuccessful for me and now I'm going to have a revision to RNY on October 21st. I am both excited and nervous and so ready to get started tomorrow with the liquid pre-surgery plan.

As far as who I am--I live in IL and am a mostly retired psychotherapist. My partner and I have been together 25 years and finally had a civil union in July since IL changed its laws. When I saw the pictures of the civil union I decided I had to do a revision. I am looking forward to getting to know those of you who are currently on this board.

Connie

I'm so sorry that had to be one of the MANY people that the band doesn't work for. Big Hugs! And Welcome back to our board!!

Good luck on your upcoming revision, I have seen quite a few revision folks have great success and I wish that for you too!

Thanks for the support. I remember you from before. It looks like you have done well. The band worked well for my partner and not so well for me, although I have to take at least half of the responsibility. I never got to a point where I could tell a "full" signal and I could always eat bread. Both of those things became a great struggle  no matter how  full the band was. Today is my first day of liquid getting ready for the surgery and its' going OK.

Connie

Best of luck on your upcoming RNY. I am so happy with the results of my RNY and am glad I went that route. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

For me, the RNY post-op diet has been a real life saver. I didn't do coffee, soda, potatoes, rice, pasta, breads, etc. for almost a year. I've reach my goal weight and "could" introduce those back into my diet. But, honestly, I can now live without them. I'm very comfortable following my post-op diet and am eating much more healthy foods.

Also, congrats on your relationship. It's fantastic to see couples like you with long-term commitmens and success.

Thanks for your support.

 

welcome back connie!
i'm new, having RNY in november, and just starting to explore the boards.. thought i'd say hi and wb and good luck!
i'll be starting my liquid diet on the 25th of october :)

Nice to see you again Connie
I've been away too and just started coming back regularly about 2 weeks ago. I forgot how much my OH family meant to me.

Nice to see you too Rich. You are right, this group was really important to me and it feels good to me back.

Hi and welcome back

Connie,

Welcome back. You will see many new people on the board. I occasionally pop my head in now and then. It's hard to believe that it's been almost 4 years that I have been on t his board. This forum was the best for me over the years.

Tom