New...But Have a Surgery Date!!

Hi!  I new to posting messages...but just so excited that I am schedule for RNY surgery on January 8^th with Dr. Spaw as my surgeon.   I just wanted to let someone know who understands what I am going through and getting ready to go through.  Been reading the post and gaining info…but any advice anyone has for me would be  greatly appreciated.  Angela

 

Congratulations on getting your surgery date!! 

Hi Angela: That is wonderful.  Congratulations.  Thank you for sharing your wonderful news.   Truly Trina aka jaded julie Start weight 277     Current weight 125  Total weight lost 152lbs

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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Hello Angela, that is wonderful.  you'll get alot of info  here. Hugs Barb

Welcome Angela!  And congrats on the Good News!  Jan. 8 will be here before you know it, and you will do fine!  I say that as I am sitting here at 3:00 a.m..  I have to be at the hospital in 2 1/2 hours!  So hang on.  Ask any question, give any words of wisdom you have, and we'll start working on the Losers Bench!

Welcome Angela! I am having a RNY this Friday!  The time has flown by!  This is certainly a great group.  You will love it here and feel very supported! Marilyn

Welcome Angela! You do know that you have the most wonderful surgeon in Nashville don't you?! You are in very good hands. The next couple of weeks are going to fly by, even if it weren't for Christmas and New Year's. Ask anything you want. There are no dumb questions and we don't mind answering questions that have been asked before. We are completely open here. You will find everyone ready and willing to help. You are about to embark on the most wonderful and incredible journey of your life!!

Dr Spaw is the best Angela, so don't worry about a thing and trust him because he won't mis-lead you. I'm one of his biggest supporters. However he will never accept the praise without giving God the glory!! The two week period before the surgery are critical to success, follow his instructions for the dreaded liquid diet. The time went by so fast. I will keep you in our prayers. Blessings  Will

Welcome to the TN board Angela. And CONGRATS on your upcoming surgery. Time will fly by - especially since it is the hectic holiday season. If you have any questions, let us know. My only advise is to follow the recommended liquid diet before surgery. You can also get everything together you will need for the hospital. Primarily things that make you comfortable like a housecoat and house shoes and your personal stuff. I also highly recommend ordering the protein pack (if they still have it) on bariatriceating.com. It is several different brands and flavors of protein powders that you can try after surgery to determine which one you like so you only have to get those. I also would invest in a good blender (like the magic bullet works wonders). And just get your house in order and your fridge cleaned out. Stock up on the stuff you will need after surgery (like chicken broth and jello). That way you can focus on just recovering and not having to clean and go to the store.  I am sure you will have lost of questions by then. We are here to help.