made my final choice

I will be having RNY at SOCH in manahawkin nj . did almost all of my pre op tests only GI left and Echo on the heart. IF ANybody can give me some support would be great Started at 272 and I'm 5ft 5in. Todays weight 264 still scared but so ready for this went to a support meeting but was mostly geared towards lap-band. Need RNY support

Congrats to you!  I think making the choice is the biggest step, after that it is done it is pretty much a hurry up and wait game to get to the OR.

Tom C. has a great listing of all the support groups in the state but if you every have a specific question and can not make it to a meeting just post it here and we will answer...

I am a nut and just re-read what you posted, do you have some specific questions already??  IF so feel free to PM me or e-mail me..

Good luck, I have to tell you having RNY was the single best thing I have ever done in my life (minus my daughter) and I would do it over in a heart beat !

Stella

Bklyncat58,

CONGRATS and know we are here for you.

Here is a link to the listing of support groups in NJ. Hope it helps

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/4300035/NJ-Support-Grou p-listing-as-of-January-2011/#35422881

 

Did you go to the evening meeting in Aug? I was there. Dr. Reich's office is great but I do agree that most of the stuff is about the band. I think most of the manahawkin practice is band. I just want to say welcome and good luck with your journey.

Yes I was there. Do you know if they have a rny support there. Do you want to be friends ??? LOL Cathy

Welcome and glad you made your decision I don't know much about RNY but maybe if you talk to Dr Reich or even Ginger they can direct to those at SOCH that had the RNY done there They are very helpful there or even talk to them about to get support group for rny I love SOCH I know they have being very helpful with me for the band.
Cathie

I haven't been on but I did get your friend request today. Did you find out about more rny support? Do you have a surgery date?

my orig. date is Oct. 13 have to have the endo on sept. 23 and then im done with all the pre-op testing .I/ve been drinking my protein shakes get them at Hardcore NUt, in manhawkin nice guy there helps you our alot and gives tastes and samples.