Questions..Questions...

I will be 3 years out from RNY surgery in January 2007. I lost 220 lbs and fluctuate 10 lbs up and down from my lowest weight. I've been very fortunate to have had no complications and very few problems eating since surgery. It's important to have blood work done on a regular basis because they will catch problems early and address them. So far my blood work has actually improved slightly since surgery. It was fine before surgery, but is now in the upper levels of normal. I take my vitamins/calcium and focus on mostly protein in my diet. At 57 when I had surgery bone density was obviously a big concern for me, but my latest bone scan shows that has also increased. I'm considerably above normal for people in my age group. People who have the RNY absorb better than those who have the Distal surgery. However no matter which surgery you have there can be absorbtion problems and nobody knows why one person absorbs better than another. I think we all had the same concerns you have before surgery. This is a serious commitment and should not be entered lightly. We are limited in quantity after surgery so it's important to make those calories count in a nutritional way. My decision came down to health issues that I was unable to resolve without the surgery. I've gone from 5 prescriptions a day with awful blood work to -0- prescriptions and great blood work.

Sandi, thats exactly how I felt before surgery so I think its pretty normal. The range of emotions from day to day is amazing. I was so afraid for my little ones and husband~I just wanted to wake up, that's all. I told myself as long as I would wake up after surgery then I would/could do whatever it took to make this thing a success. So far so good! I couldn't be happier. The beginning is tough, but you'll make it thru and come out so happy on the other end. I am currently 20mths post op and haven't had any problems other than constipation in the early stages and now that's under control. I wish you so much luck on your journey!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs, Tracy B 328/150's 5'9"