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Greetings,

I'm all about sharing information (to those that "get it" or are at least open-minded enough to hear you out).  My RNY is scheduled for October 6 -- YES 3 days away and I am super excited.  Not nervous YET but I am just overfilled with emotions.  I've lost 58 lbs since December (weigh****chers and exercise) and am already thrilled with that accomplishment - so look out after surgery .  I am extremely confident and independent so if you're not on board with the decisions I make than get out of my way (family included).  The process was very easy for me except a tough doctor (will get to that).  I had my first visit with Dr. Steele (and yes that name suits her) on April 4, 2011 and here I am almost exactly 6 months later having surgery.  BCBS required 3 months supervised diet and John's Hopkins Bayview program required support group & nutrition and I didn't need any other testing (whew!!).  Had a little issue when I wanted to switch to VSG and insurance wouldn't approve it as a 1 stage procedure so went back to bypass and then that's when Dr. Steele put the brakes on -- had to "convince" her that I understood what I was getting into.  Only took a letter and a nutrition consult but she kept me dangling for 4 entire days OMG!!!

Now with all that said, I do have fears.  Mainly about becoming obsessed.  I can be so structured that it can become a fault.  So the nutritionist and personal trainer are musts for me -- they keep me balanced so that I don't overdo it.

Okay - enough already.  I will be posting every step of the way hoping that my journey may be useful information for others.  BTW -- if anyone has a question, just ask and I'll do my best to answer

YAY! Me too!  my surgery was scheduled for oct 25th also but had ot change it to nov 1, i am sad now!!!!!  lots of you guys right ahead of me!  oh well, it means i will be conscious to cheer you and and you can scare the crap out of me with the details!

Hi everyone!
I'm so glad to be able to connect with others who will be experiencing wls during the same time I will be! I'm having RNY on Oct 25th! I'm excited, and nervous!!

Today I feel motivated and powerful and also regretting what i ate earlier!  I also have a very unreal feeling like it isn't really going to happen and I am afraid to get my hopes up.  The last few days as i get ready for my skim milk diet have been a bit of a rollercoaster!  Today my family had a "farewell to fat" party.  we had a turkey dinner and costco cake.  lol  it is funny because i havent felt the need to overeat or even wanted to since i made this decision.  I have lost 44 pounds recently and it was the easiest weight loss i have ever had.  I think i am seeing the light at the end of the fat tunnel.  as a result, the costco cake made me want to puke!!  but i guess that will make me not miss it later..i also stopped before i felt too full and didnt feel the need to stuff myself.  it was a nice feeling, still feel a little guilty about the cake and lets be honest the piece i had later.