New Member, surgery not very far away

Hello everyone!  I found this website using google this morning, so please forgive me if I am not posting where/how I am supposed to

My name is Crystal and I am 27 years old. My RNY is scheduled for 01/05 and I am currently trying my hardest to stick to the pre surgery liquid diet. I am struggling a bit with cravings, and the awful protein shakes but I know that what I am about to go through is a new way of life and this is just the start. I have three young children. Ages 6, 4 and 10 months. My middle son is actually what helped me to start this process. He tapped my belly and called me Squishy mommy.

I realized I needed to do something if not for myself, for my children. So here I am, one week away from the biggest step in my life.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Hi Crystal! Welcome to our buddy group! You are posting in the right place...no worries!
Congrats on your upcoming surgery! The time between now and your surgery is going to fly by! Be sure to read past topics, you'll get lots of info from them, and also ask any questions you may have, so we can support and assist you.

Again, welcome to our group! I look forward to traveling your journey with you!

Crystal, you are at the best spot for support.  Welcome to the bariatric buddy group.  Come back and read the posts often, share your thoughts, questions, anything.  I was at your spot just a few months ago.  Beginning of Sept, I had RNY surgery.  There is chat tonight in just a few minutes.  Enter the chat area by clicking on the work chat in the box to the right - above Patrece's photo.  Follow the prompts.  We meet each Monday evening at 6 pm central for live chat.  Topics vary from week to week, depends on the needs and wants of those present and participating.  Looking forward to getting to know you better and sharing in your loss.  Hugs, Kathy

Good Morning and Welcome!
There is a lot of usefull info here and not mention the great people!
No matter how you feel or any questions you have.. All you have to do is one thing...POST IT!

You will find a lot of support and valuable info here.  Just remember.. there is not a dumb question.  Feel free to ask anything.. and I do mean anything.

Thank you for the warm welcome! I have updated my profile and blog with pictures and whatnot. Feel free to take a look and get to know me better :)


I am off this morning to finish my testing. One week to go!

Welcome Crystal. I'll be a month behind you, my RNY is 2/5. It is a really big step to take,but thinking of all the good things to come helps me not to freak out over the process required to get there. We CAN do this! Glad your husband is supportive. Mine is too, but he is also PETRIFIED. I feel sorry for other family members who will be in the surgery waiting area with him on my surgery date. He'll ******vous wreck. Your date is coming up fast. You'll be on your way to a new life before you know it.

Rhonda