just wanted to say "hi"

 I'm new here but not new to WLS.  I got a lapband in 2001 as soon as they were approved by the FDA.  My band served me well for about 8 years but then being "a woman of a certain age" I began to go through the change and became Hypothyroid at the same time.  I had some band difficulites that are partly my fault, but I won't go into that now.  Friday of this week I am having a conversion to RNY.  I am excited, nervous and a bit scared.  Mostly I'm scared that I'll start "feeling that I'm normal" and go back to my eating habits.  I'm trying to connect with as much support as I can because I'm determined to be changed this time and lose the weight for good, but also change my eating habits for good.  thanks for listening!  I'll let you know how it goes when I get home this weekend!  Joyce

welcome
you have come to the right place
i am post op 14 months from rny
i was scared about eating also but  you just cnt eat that  much any more
yes we have to watch wat we eat no empty calories , watch the carbs get our protein in
and once you get that in you may not have room for anything else e

 Hi Joyce!

Since I'm reading this late, I hope all has gone well with the rny conversion. I currently have lapband and am hoping to convert to rny by the end of the year. Like yourself, I am hoping the rny will be the tool that gives me the greatest chance at success. I'd love to hear how you're doing. Hopefully I won't be too far behind you. :)

Best wishes!
Shannon

 Thanks, Shannon,

right now, I'm one week and one day out and not doing too bad.  Actually my surgeon repaired my hiatal hernia which caused a bit more discomfort that the regular surgery has.  I think I'm doing well.  I'm managing my purees and keeping a full drink of flavored water by my side at all times.  I'm not great at navigating this site, but if you'd like to keep in touch feel free to email [email protected].  I'm trying to be a model RNY pt because after this I never want to have surgery again!  LOL!  Good luck to you!

Thanks,
Joyce

Welcome to the group Joyce.  Congrats on your recent surgery.  I am a little over 2 years out from my RNY.  This is a lifestyle change.  Dig into the reasons for your old habits and develop mew healthy habits.  I find that some of my old trigger foods are a turn off now, yayyyyy wls.

My diabetes is better controlled now, I have been off insulin for my type 2 since the day before surgery.  Not missing the several shots a day at all.  All of my other health issues are improved as well.

Hope you get your success too.