BigDug

I am currently in the pre surgery process for Roux en Y. I know I am making the right decision, but I still have fears and doubts. I would love to have a mentor. I am in the Twin Cities Minnesota area, but although a local support person would be great, an online buddy would be fine. Thanks!

I'm having my surgery at Fairview Southdale in Edina MN. My surgeon is Dr. Benn.

Thanks. Fortunately I have a lot of hobbies. I like photography, amateur radio and brewing my own beer, among other things. I have a supportive wife this time, where during my liquid diet my relationship with my wife then was more of a negative than a positive. I'm hoping the cold feelings eventually go away as one's body adjusts to less insulation. I have yet to see an answer to this however. Dug

Thanks Claire & Dot. I think I am most scared of my life changing. food has always given me a lot of comfort & joy (pun intended). I am worried that without the excessive amounts I grew accustomed to that I will at the least be irritable and at worst a nervous wreck. I have already drastically changed my eating habits and I have lost 20lbs. However it has increased my stress level considerably. Also, when I lost a lot of weight before (liquid diet, don't do it) I became very cold all the time, even in the middle of Summer. Have either of you experienced that? Does it ever go away? Thanks Dug