Calling all Lurkers!!!

Hi Lisha,

Good luck on your surgery next week!  I think we were all nervous before surgery.  It is a lot easier to follow the plan after surgery.

Posting on Menus and Miles really helped me.  You can post before your surgery if you would like to.

Linda

Not everyone, but most of us, go through a time after surgery that we could care less about eating.  I miss that, LOL.  The post surgery diet is very important so we can heal but it is such a short time in the grand scheme of things that you will be able to do it. 

Does your Dr group have a good support group?  Mine was 1.5 hr away so I used this board for my support and questions.  It is important to be locked in somewhere to get the help and support we need to be successful.

Good luck on your surgery next week!!!

Your New Life Starts Tomorrow....YEAH!!!!!!!   Someday you will be able to enjoy some of the foods you are trying to say good bye too but for now look forward to loving yourself in the mirror!!!!!!  This is such an exciting ride!!!  Come out of Lurkersville one more time and let us know you are on the losers bench!!

Hi, I'm Missy.  I'm a lurker and thought I'd poke my head in and say 'Hi'.

I'm in the process of jumping through all the hoops I need for my surgery.  Today, cardiology cleared me and I attended my Lifestyle Change course.  I've got to redo my mammogram and have my well woman exam, psych and then wait for them to schedule me.  My nurse practitioner says that my RNY will be some time in November or December.

I'm scared to death, honestly, but excited at the same time.  I'm sure a lot of you understand that feeling.  LOL

Hi Missy,

I remember jumping through all the hoops, but it will be so worth it!!  I was terrified the day of surgery.

Good luck and keep us updated on your surgery.

Linda 

Welcome, Missy.  Yes, it does seem like forever in the beginning but then, wham, the day is here and our lives are changed forever.  You can do this.  Surgery will give you a tool to stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Welcome!!  I'm so excited for you!!  It is an exciting venture of changes and WOW moments!!  If you decide to stay a lurker than please post before your surgery so we can Pray or swing lizards for you!!

Hi.  I'm Holli, also a lurker.  I've been reading these forums for a few months now.

I'm 28 years old, 5'0", with a highest weight of 289 lbs (BMI 56.4).  My VSG surgery is this Tuesday.

I've learned a lot from these forums regarding what to expect after the surgery.  Thanks to all of you regulars for your information, advice, and questions.  I'm definitely way more informed than I would be without you.

Hi Holli

Wow, Tuesday!!!! Let us know how you are doing.  We will be sending you positive thoughts!! 

hang on!!! its a wild ride!!!!

Hi Holli,

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming surgery.  Please hang around and post with us.  Support is so very important.

Let us know if we can help you with anything.

Linda