I am really looking forward to my surgery.It's nice to talk to people like u who know exactly what i am feeling . So how long has it been sice yr surgery? how long did u have to stay in the hospital?  do u only do liquids the first week? Just curious....  how are u feeling now??

Hi Alicia!

Check out the BMI over 50 board. You may get an answer there.

Many of us heavyweights need to lose some weight first to go into surgery healthier. Many insurance plans require some pre-op weight loss - some only 25 lbs, others a 6-month supervised diet. I know that OHSU encourages all WLS patients, regardless of size to loose weight pre-op, to shrink the liver and have more room inside for the surgeon to work. Your doc may want you to do something similar, but then, Doctor D. is a very skilled surgeon. (You got a good one!)

The best thing is to be knowledgeable and follow your docs instructions.

At your BMI, have you considered the DS?

Patty

my cousin's wife did.  she is around 150 now.  She looks amazing.  She is encouraging me with my RNY. 

I don't know what vgb is?  i am gonna gen the RNY??? I think thats what its called. but my weight is so high right now at 546

thanks Girl
I am so happy, this is the greatest news i could get,
How was yr surgery? are you doing ok????