just got the sugery and very excited

hey my name is ash i just had a gas bypass on the 21st of june and i just lost 15 pounds already im bored outta my mind im interested in talking to other people on here so ttyl much love ash

Hey Ashley! I had surgery the same day as you! Same thing too! Was yours laproscopic? I am bored too..its hard sitting around and watching everyone else enjoy food! If you want to keep talking since we are pretty similar...e-mail me! [email protected]

Hello to both of you. I am so happy that both of you all surgery was successful. I am getting RNY-Gastric bypass in early August before I return to school and I am in the process of just completing my psych evaluation and also meeting with my surgeon. My insurance is actually different from you all. My insurance requires that you have approval before even going into the office for the consult. So my question to you both is if you can explain the process that I will go through in pre-op testing? What all is done to you? And also, are a lo of needles involved? The reason that I ask you this is because I have a BIG fear of needles and I know that it may sound silly because I am getting a major surgery but I really am nervous. Thanks for all the advice and I hope that your life change continues to be a success....... Finda Nessy

At the pre op: They talk to you...get your vitals taken. Simple...dont worry I was nervous too! I am not a fan of needles either hehe...good luck!!

hey dont worry bout it at all not many needles are used until u are asleep lol i was scared too lol and if they are used after they are put into ur iv so dont worry and by the way u are very pretty! much love ashley

You just made my day!!!!! That was such a nice comment that you made to me. This is what I like about this board, I have never even met any of you all, but yet you are all so NICE!!!!!! I am happy that everything is working out for you and please keep in touch with your progress....you sound like such a wonderful person......... Keep the faith and courage Finda Nessy

no problem im just being honest thats my opinion and thats my way of doing things i love being nice!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

alotta stuff depends n your surgeon, me i had to get alotta pre op testing done, blood work, ekg, upper gi, cardio and pulminary. Thank god tho i was able to get all the blood work done at once, it felt like they drained all my blood out at the time tho, lol. but it really wasnt bad, and deffinitly all worth it. As for the needles thing, it depends on what your surgeons protocal is for surgery, like my surgeon uses an epidural and thats put in while your awake and sitting on the OR table, but dont stress, again its all worth it. :D _mike openRNY 2/25 623/500/200ish

so sorry for not replying to urs i feel bad um yea mine was lap and im so bored

Howdy!! Congrats on your surgery and great weight loss!! I had g.bypass on June 1st. So far I'm down 23 pounds...and I can fit in a 12/14 bathing suit instead of a 16/18!! So I'm really happy. Well...anytime you wanna talk...check out my profile and leave me a message. And my AOL screen name is dixiemuddarlin See ya!!