2 days and counting

Mandy R.
on 11/5/11 11:55 am - Callahan, FL

I can't believe my surgery is in 2 days, it is surreal. I am getting very nervous, mostly about failing to lose weight. Did anyone else have these thoughts prior to surgery?
Mandy

HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)

irishgirl89
on 11/5/11 12:18 pm

RNY on 11/16/11

Two days!!! That's great. I'm right behind you lady, only 11 more days to go for me. I'm excited for you. Keep me posted and let me know about your progress day by day. I looked at my schedule while at work tonight and discovered that I'm off until December 16th, surg date November 16, so I'm hopeful that I will be able to return to work without anyone ever knowing that I had RNY.

Surgery 11/16/11. HW 267.5; SW 250.1; Pre-op wt. 195.5; CW 126 GW 140-160

Mandy R.
on 11/5/11 12:34 pm - Callahan, FL

RNY on 11/07/11

I decided to tell my coworkers, most were very supportive :) I will keep you up to date !

HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)

aspan
on 11/5/11 1:44 pm

RNY on 08/16/10

We all get nervous but don't worry you WILL loose weight!! Right now don't even worry about that...just concentrate on getting past the surgery, then fluids, protein, and walking..You will do great and before you know it you will be on the loosers bench..woo-hoo!!

HW: 260? SW: 242 Surgeons GW: 150 First GW: 140 Second GW: 130 CW: 122

kimberly_gr
on 11/5/11 8:08 pm

VSG on 12/01/10

Oh yes, I went though all those feelings. For days before I'd have this though of "what if I'm the only one in this world that doesn't lose weight?". I think doubt, fear, insecurity, and lots of other feelings are all normal. I just held with the notion at the core of my gut that this is what I had to do.

Kim
5'0"
"In two decades I've lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet." Erma Bombeck

Price S.
on 11/5/11 8:20 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

I wasn't nervous and was actually surprised at how calm I was. I just knew whatever was on the other side of the surgery had to be better than were I was at the time.

You will be fine. Concentrate on getting your fluids and protein in and following your plan and you will lose weight. Maybe steadily, maybe in stops and starts, but you will lose. It's an amazing journey. Hang on.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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Mrs.M
on 11/5/11 8:56 pm

RNY on 09/30/10

Mine was a revision from lapband so I definitely was worried I wouldn't be successful. But, as Price said, I wasn't really nervous because I figured anything was better than the way I was feeling. Mandy, you are already successful-the surgery will just make it easier for you to continue on your journey. Swinging lizards.
Janet

Eliza55
on 11/5/11 9:11 pm, edited 11/5/11 9:11 pm - PA

RNY on 08/11/11

Mandy
We're making room for you on the loser's bench

. You may initially lose weight slower than you anticipate, because you have already lost a lot of weight pre-surgery. Just focus on those inches, and not the pounds!

I was wishy-washy before my surgery. Mostly thinking that I should be able to do this myself, and that it was a drastic thing to do. I was very calm about the surgery itself, as I was very confident with my surgeon and the hospital staff.

I never thought I would lose weight this fast....

Eliza

Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight

determineddanni
on 11/6/11 12:01 am

DS on 12/19/11

GRATS on your surgery date!

Mandy R.
on 11/6/11 2:23 am - Callahan, FL

RNY on 11/07/11

thank you all for the encouragement :)

HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)

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