Hello All!!!
Hello. My name is Adam. Looking for some support and friends while I go through this journey. I will be having RNY bypass on 10-19-10. I have to start my liquid diet on 10-5. I am getting really nervous about the surgery itself. I am having it at a very good hospital. It has been named a Center of Excellence. Any and all support and prayers would be very much appreciated. Thank You.
It's normal for many people to feel nervous before the WLS because it is major surgery. I looked at your profile and it's obvious that you have motivation and have done your homework. I know you have support at home. I suggest reaching out to family and friends that you feel comfortable with and asking them to pray for you in the WLS and on your post-op journey.
I started out as super morbidly obese with a BMI in the mid 80s. I'm manic-depressive and I'm usually very anxious anyway. However, I was the calmest I've ever been when I had my WLS. I had asked family and friends to pray for me and I later learned that there were people praying for me around the country and I didn't know most of the people on those prayer line. So I thank God for His blessings and comfort.
Keep coming back to this forum for a wealth of info as you proceed on your WLS journey. You will be able to share with other men at all stages on your journey. Also, remember that you can bring up subjects that have nothing to do with WLS< We tend to stay away from partisan topics such as politics and sports. One of the reasons for having the Men's Forum is so that we can have discussions of Men's health issues without being slammed by some women. Most women are not like that, but just a small percentage of the vast number of women on obesityhelp.com reacting negatively can have a devestating effect.
So, I'm glad you're here and I wish you well with your surger and on your journey. Bob
I started out as super morbidly obese with a BMI in the mid 80s. I'm manic-depressive and I'm usually very anxious anyway. However, I was the calmest I've ever been when I had my WLS. I had asked family and friends to pray for me and I later learned that there were people praying for me around the country and I didn't know most of the people on those prayer line. So I thank God for His blessings and comfort.
Keep coming back to this forum for a wealth of info as you proceed on your WLS journey. You will be able to share with other men at all stages on your journey. Also, remember that you can bring up subjects that have nothing to do with WLS< We tend to stay away from partisan topics such as politics and sports. One of the reasons for having the Men's Forum is so that we can have discussions of Men's health issues without being slammed by some women. Most women are not like that, but just a small percentage of the vast number of women on obesityhelp.com reacting negatively can have a devestating effect.
So, I'm glad you're here and I wish you well with your surger and on your journey. Bob
Adam,
I agree that it is normal (and healthy) to be somewhat newvous before this life-changing surgery. I think that a healthy dose of nerves may force you to take a good look at all aspects of the surgery and possible complications ... not to mention the life style changes you must commit to.
Best of luck to you. And try to focus on the positive.
Ken
I agree that it is normal (and healthy) to be somewhat newvous before this life-changing surgery. I think that a healthy dose of nerves may force you to take a good look at all aspects of the surgery and possible complications ... not to mention the life style changes you must commit to.
Best of luck to you. And try to focus on the positive.
Ken
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RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life
RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life
Adam,
I agree with all the above, especially Ken. This surgery is a very BIG deal (yes-pun intended). You would be abnormal if you were not concerned.
Follow your surgeon, dietician, nurses, etc. advice. Get used to drinking your water and once post op, focus on getting your protein in.
Remember, even though this may be a laparascopic procedure, it is still major and life altering surgery.
Come back here frequently to keep us all posted on your progress and get some good advise and sometimes a good laugh.
We are all here for you...Good luck and Gods speed...you will be in my prayers!
I agree with all the above, especially Ken. This surgery is a very BIG deal (yes-pun intended). You would be abnormal if you were not concerned.
Follow your surgeon, dietician, nurses, etc. advice. Get used to drinking your water and once post op, focus on getting your protein in.
Remember, even though this may be a laparascopic procedure, it is still major and life altering surgery.
Come back here frequently to keep us all posted on your progress and get some good advise and sometimes a good laugh.
We are all here for you...Good luck and Gods speed...you will be in my prayers!
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
It's pretty normal to be worried about the surgery.. I actually got really scared when I was on the gurney waiting for surgery.. I was wondering what they'd say if I told them. I'd changed my mind.
I started thinking.. "Come on John, you can do this on your own.. you've lost weight before".. but I can tell you it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm 5 months out.. and reached 100 pounds today.
The roughest part is the liquid diet before and after surgery.. but once you get onto real food and figure out what food sits well it really is pretty simple. I found the surgery was easy.. People talked about gut wrenching pain .. about not being able to stand up straight after surgery.. a few hours after surgery I had to pee. They make ya get up to pee so that you start moving.. I anticipated this horrible pain,, as they unhooked all the monitoring equipment and when my feet hit the floor and I started to walk I was amazed.. that it was not that uncomfortable..
I've been pretty lucky in that I haven't thrown up ONCE in the whole process. My biggest worry was that I'd miss food so much that I'd reqret the decision.. BUT.. I was thrilled to loose my pre-occupation with food. I used to think about food all the time and I was never full. Now I enjoy the "normal" feeling of being full (after a little bit of food) and I never feel deprieved or depressed.
Feeling apprehensive is normal.. but you're gonna love it ..
J
I started thinking.. "Come on John, you can do this on your own.. you've lost weight before".. but I can tell you it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm 5 months out.. and reached 100 pounds today.
The roughest part is the liquid diet before and after surgery.. but once you get onto real food and figure out what food sits well it really is pretty simple. I found the surgery was easy.. People talked about gut wrenching pain .. about not being able to stand up straight after surgery.. a few hours after surgery I had to pee. They make ya get up to pee so that you start moving.. I anticipated this horrible pain,, as they unhooked all the monitoring equipment and when my feet hit the floor and I started to walk I was amazed.. that it was not that uncomfortable..
I've been pretty lucky in that I haven't thrown up ONCE in the whole process. My biggest worry was that I'd miss food so much that I'd reqret the decision.. BUT.. I was thrilled to loose my pre-occupation with food. I used to think about food all the time and I was never full. Now I enjoy the "normal" feeling of being full (after a little bit of food) and I never feel deprieved or depressed.
Feeling apprehensive is normal.. but you're gonna love it ..
J
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