RNY Surgery Scheduled!

I have been working towards getting RNY surgery since last October and finally got insurance approval... Surgery scheduled for 9/9/16.  So very excited, been reading everything I can about what to expect.  I have watched all the Fat Doctor episodes ? And all the My 600 Pound life episodes.  Could probably do the surgery myslf at this point!

I love this forum, specially the posts about what is on your menus!  I found the post about eggface and the ricotta bake, refried beans and fluff stuff.  I am definitly a "doer" so have already started making pureed soups to freeze.  Made the fluff stuff this morning just to try it!

i am so excited but at the same time so scared that it will not work and I will continue my pattern of over-eating... Not sure I have any questions but just wanted to say hi and thank you all SO MUCH for posting. 

Welcome! This site has really been a source of support for me and I hope it will be for you as well! Best of luck on your journey and wish you all the success! 

Welcome! My day doesn't feel complete without checking into OH and seeing what's up. Not only are the people here full of wisdom and knowledge about this journey, they also help keep me accountable. 

Hello, I am right behind you on 9/14.  I am terrified!! One day I'm fine, then I read about someone who is struggling, and I panic and change my mind.  Right now I'm good and moving forward.  I find myself checking the site several times a day searching for newbies and how they are doing.  Then I hang on every word the veterans say.  I write down everything they eat and prepare my list for going forward after my surgery.  Best of luck to you, I will see you on the losers bench after we are done.

LOL I am doing wverything you are doing... Check often for any new posts.  So excited and so scared at once!  I am past changing my mind because I know this is the right step for me.  I have type 2 diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and sciatica.  Two bad knees.  Just cannot lose the weight.  My surgeon said yes, this is drastic and it is appropriate for me.  So that is it!

good luck to you and me ;).  Cant wait to start posting from the losers bench with you!

Yes, i'm with you it is the best decision to get rid of all our health issues, but very scary.  I also look forward to both of being on the other side of this and all the anxiety  done with.

Friendly warning:  the anxiety of rapid weight loss adjustment, fear of complications, and fear of regain may replace pre-WLS anxiety.  Getting rid of health issues can depend on lifestyle compliance but not always.  Sometimes, health issues resume or new ones come along.  For me, I feared complications which happened with little to no fault on my part.  The only thing that hasn't changed is lifelong gratitude at a shot for a better life.  No regrets.  

Welcome to the site.  My surgery date is the same as you.  I am getting a bit nervous but at the same time I am looking forward to getting this done.  I wish you the best and keep posting your progress!  Cheers to us!

I am just scared to do it wrong!  Insurance requires that I not gain any weight, and I keep having these cravings for everything I ever ate that is bad.  Right now bologna sandwiches with miracle whip... And had a jelly donut yesterday.  It is such an endless struggle.  So excited for the day when I hope I can stop spending my life resisting temptation and then feeling guilty when I give in.

I totally understand the cravings.  I will be starting my liquid diet (Optifast) on August 19 so this is great for me.  I am getting my surgery done in Ottawa, Canada and Optifast is part of pre-op.  I will be doing this for 3 weeks.  Right now my mind is all over the place thinking about all the bad foods that got me overweight.  Resisting to temptation is soooooo hard.  We will do great!