New here and surgery in less than 1 week!

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum, but wanted to introduce myself and get involved.  My name is Jenna and I am 28 years old, 29 in June.  I'm looking forward to a new lease on life and finally becoming healthy and eventually being able (hopefully) to have children.  I have PCOS which has made it almost impossible to conceive on our own.  We went to a fertility specialist, but they wouldn't help us with my weight being so high.  I've tried so many different things which some things work but then I just gain it back again, sometimes more.  Now I have a great job and I am so much less stressed.  I am ready for this! 

My surgery (RNY) is on 5/17/16.  I wasn't really nervous before, but as the days get closer, the more anxious and nervous I am getting.  I know I am in good hands, but it is just such a major change.  I've been reading different posts and it is definitely making me feel better.  I just wi**** was Tuesday already, haha.  

Here are some of my stats:

Highest weight: 325

Current weight: 302

Height: 5' 6"

Thanks in advance to everyone and I'm so glad that I found this forum!!

Hi Jenna!

Welcome! My surgery is just the day before yours, so we'll be in this together :) There's so much to learn here, I can't stop going back and reading all of the old posts, and checking out all of the before and after pictures! I can't wait to be a part of all of that!

Hi Jenna my name is Deb.  I'm a newbie too, and our RNY is the same day.  I am so excited, I can't wait for Tuesday to be here.  Are you on a special diet to shrink your liver?  I will keep you in my thoughts Tuesday.

Welcome! I had RNY on 5/2, so am just a week and a half out. Read all you can here, I truly felt prepared and know I can come here to ask questions anytime. 

Welcome, and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Come back often and be sure to let us know how you are doing.  This forum has been critical in helping me in my journey, and you'll find some of the best people anywhere on this site.  So glad you're here.

Tuesday will be here before you know it. I was 52 when I had my surgery last year.  I only wish I had done it at your age. Follow your doctor's plan and take care of yourself following the surgery. Good luck in your journey.

Welcome Jenna!  I also have PCOS and had fertility issues.  I was lucky enough to find an RE who would work with me, and I had my son via IVF in 2013 when I was 270lbs. I was type 2 diabetic and had high cholesterol. 

I had RNY in August of 2015, just 9 months ago and I have to tell you it changed my life.  I'm 43 now, and being Morbidly Obese and the mommy of a toddler is not something that I would wish on my mother or child.  I now weigh 169lbs, and my life has completely changed.

You have found the right place to be.  This forum is so incredibly supportive and there are bound to be people here who have been through exactly what you've been through.  Read the boards, ask questions and participate!  We love to have fun.  We have a daily menu thread where we post what our eating plan is everyday, and that can give you an idea how your post surgery life will look like at all different stages.

Congrats on making the leap!

Hi Jenna and welcome! I just had my RNY surgery in May 3rd. I was a nervous wreck but everything is going very well and now I know I made the right decision. I have learned so much on OH forums. The veterans here are so helpful! Looking forward to you joining me on the losers bench soon!