Hello, Everyone. Surgery Scheduled!
Hi, All,
I've been lurking for a few weeks on several forums, and the waters here seem among the friendliest. Time to introduce myself.
I'm 61 years old and scheduled for RnY on May 14th. I'm so excited to at last be having this surgery!
Today I began the pre-op diet and exercise program that my doctor recommends. I have to admit that over the past week I've had a bit of the "last supper" syndrome and enjoyed some of the things that will be off limits for a very long time. I did keep quantities under reasonable control, and managed to get through without a weight gain.
The biggest challenge I see for myself at present is changing my focus on food--not an easy thing when eating correctly will be my post-surgery goal. But what I mean is that I am living to eat, not eating to live. That must change.
You can find out more about me by checking my profile. And I'll be pleased to have new friends if you like!
I've been lurking for a few weeks on several forums, and the waters here seem among the friendliest. Time to introduce myself.
I'm 61 years old and scheduled for RnY on May 14th. I'm so excited to at last be having this surgery!
Today I began the pre-op diet and exercise program that my doctor recommends. I have to admit that over the past week I've had a bit of the "last supper" syndrome and enjoyed some of the things that will be off limits for a very long time. I did keep quantities under reasonable control, and managed to get through without a weight gain.
The biggest challenge I see for myself at present is changing my focus on food--not an easy thing when eating correctly will be my post-surgery goal. But what I mean is that I am living to eat, not eating to live. That must change.
You can find out more about me by checking my profile. And I'll be pleased to have new friends if you like!
HW 296, SW 272, GW 145 CW 145
Natalie
natalie...
welcome out of lurkdom and a-board
congrats on getting scheduled-the fight will be worth it!!!!!!!!
and you are correct about the challenge you face in changing the focus of food...not easy- don't ever let anyone tell you that you are taking the easy way out!! stick around here for support! great group of folks!
welcome out of lurkdom and a-board
congrats on getting scheduled-the fight will be worth it!!!!!!!!
and you are correct about the challenge you face in changing the focus of food...not easy- don't ever let anyone tell you that you are taking the easy way out!! stick around here for support! great group of folks!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Annette 
Welcome! Congratulations on your WLS decision! It is the journey of a lifetime!
I have a band, not a bypass, but we all have to WORK to lose the weight and keep it off. This is a wonderful place to get questions answered, have your fears put to rest and just be able to vent.
Visit often. Keep us posted on your progress.
Grammylew in Jax
Good morning to you, Natalie and welcome to OFF. I personally think that this forum is the best that OH has to offer.
The life that you are about to start is so great. I can't even begin to let you know the changes that are going to happen to you and the new and wonderful life that is awaiting you. I couldn't imagine that I would be the person that I am today and the one that I am going to be in a year either. I keep finding the new and improved Brenda as I go down the path of life. It is so worth all the hoops that you have jump through and all the waiting.
Please keep posting so we can get to know you. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask them. Remember that we are here for you and that this place is the best place to find the warmth of a family among folks that understand just what you are going through. Again, welcome to OFF, Natalie.
The life that you are about to start is so great. I can't even begin to let you know the changes that are going to happen to you and the new and wonderful life that is awaiting you. I couldn't imagine that I would be the person that I am today and the one that I am going to be in a year either. I keep finding the new and improved Brenda as I go down the path of life. It is so worth all the hoops that you have jump through and all the waiting.
Please keep posting so we can get to know you. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask them. Remember that we are here for you and that this place is the best place to find the warmth of a family among folks that understand just what you are going through. Again, welcome to OFF, Natalie.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Welcome Natalie & congrats on your date coming up. You are headed in the right direction as you are also working on your thinking. As the story goes, they operate on]
your insides not our heads & that in a nutshell is the problem most of the time. Hang on
you are about to enter & road that will amaze you!! This group is a great place to hang
out & be a part of.
your insides not our heads & that in a nutshell is the problem most of the time. Hang on
you are about to enter & road that will amaze you!! This group is a great place to hang
out & be a part of.
Marilyn C (Bearlady)
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