Question:
FRIENDS

Hello, I need some buddies, anyone available? I'm scheduled for surgery (open gastric bypass) on November 27th and could use some advice. Thanks!!!    — shadow1102 (posted on November 12, 2007)


November 12, 2007
Email me anytime w/any questions, concerns. I am on-line 3-4x a day. Either here or at [email protected]
   — jammerz

November 12, 2007
Hi Donna, Good luck with your surgery. May the Lord Bless you with a speedy recovery.
   — Vanessa Dates

November 12, 2007
its been over 6 years ago for me. losing the weight and seeing myself shrink was the most fun I have ever had, Stop worrying and enjoy the ride. WLS was the BEST DECISION I ever made in my entire life!:)
   — bob-haller

November 12, 2007
I had a lap RNY 10/02/07 If you need anything let me know. Make sure on your ride home you have a pillow with you for the bumps. And stock up on product's you will need for your diet before hand. Med's vitamin's ect. Good Luck !!! Sabrina
   — sabrina S.

November 12, 2007
I'm scheduled for Lap RNY on November 26th so I'll be your buddy! The only bad thing is that my home internet is SLOW so I don't know how much I will be on while I'm on medical leave. But my doctor is thinking I may only be out for a little over a week (I have an office/desk job- not that hard). Anyway, if you are like me you are excited and scared at the same time. Can you believe we are only 2 weeks away? Whoo hoo!
   — thesherry

November 12, 2007
HOW EXCITING!!! I had my lap RNY 4 years ago. I felt like I finally took control of my life. I lost 100 pounds. I had a tummy tuck 3 months ago. Best 2 things I have ever done for myself.
   — Carlyn M.

November 12, 2007
Aloha, I had a lap MGB about a month ago. You're doing the smart thing by setting up your buddies now. I waited until after surgery and was an emotional mess. Keep us posted. Tom
   — Tom Y.

November 12, 2007
Just give me a hollar if you wanna chat, I am not even scheduled for surgery yet, but I am working that way. So just hang in there and know you got people out here thinking of you and praying for you!
   — largeangel

November 12, 2007
Hi Donna, I also have a scheduled date for Nov. 27th and can use some buddies and some advice. LOL-CJ
   — jordan1

November 12, 2007
Hi Donna! I had open RNY on June 20th of this year. I am now down 71 lbs. My weight had a plateau for about a month but this morning I was down 2 more lbs. I only have 40 or so more to go. I am so glad I did this. Be prepared for the months ahead to be exhausted though. That is one thing I did not expect. Feel free to check out my profile. Write anytime and I will be glad to be your friend and help any way possible. This is one thing that has really kept me on track. Neisha
   — neisha =.

November 13, 2007
CONGRATS on getting a date! i know you are excited and nervous, which is 100% normal. i had my lap RNY on 10-1-07 and don't regret it for one minute. i have lost 30lbs and feel great!! i would like to make a few suggestions: 1- get all your vitamins, GAS-X, protein shakes, puree foods, soups, crystal light, sugarfree popsicles, sugarfree jellos and puddings now so you won't have to worry about them when you come home. 2- get you some chapstick, bedroom shoes, mouthwash, and baby wipes for the hospital stay. 3- buy you some 4oz or 1/4cup containers to have at home when you get out the hospital, they really come in handy! 4- if anyone will be staying with you at the hospital be sure to pack them a little sack of snacks and stuff, because the hospital often doesn't provide food for guests and the cafes get very expensive! good luck and keep your profile updated... hope this helps, Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

November 13, 2007
I had my RNY on 10/22/07 and feel great - I've lost 20 lbs as of my post op check up 10/07 - I'd be glad to be a buddy. My advice is to NOT stock up on an abundunce of stuff if you live close to a grocery store as your taste may change. I can't stand the taste of chocolate not - hope not for ever but I have a refrigerator full of chocolate slimfast that I gag on. Same with the CIB. Vanilla seems to be OK. Now I'm on some foods but what I liked before is not what I like now. Even water. I don't like most flavored water - plain is fine. Also developed Lactose intolerance. Once this straightened out I'm doing well. I joined a post op support group which has help too because people are there from early post op to ten years post op. Good luck and please feel free to write - you didn't mention your age but I am 64 and feel 44 now. [email protected] Nanajane
   — NanaJane

November 13, 2007
Hi I had RNY on 10-23-07 and had no complications. The key is to walk as much as you can push yourself a little further everyday and get 80-100 ounces of fluid and 60-75 grams protein daily. The first few days it will be hard to do. Have a good support with you because you will feel depressed from time to time. But it was a great decision. --John Knight
   — JohnK334




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