Greggroovy

Hey Guys, greetings from Australia. I'm having Gastric Bypass surgery on 6th November, so 1 week to go for me. I previously had Stomach Stapling (Vertical Banded Gastroplasty) 29 years ago. The year was 1985, and I was 21 years old. This was back in the Dark Old Days of weight loss surgery, and the procedure was very new. Also, the Surgeons in Australia didn't have a lot of experience with this type of surgery........... I am sorry to say that the operation was not successful. The Staple line leaked while still in hospital, and an abscess formed requiring Two more operations, and 3 months stay in the Hospital. The worst of it was that the surgery was not successful. The pouch was too large, so all this for nothing . Bummed to say the least. So , it's taken 29 years for me to get the courage, I suppose, to go ahead with this type of surgery again. It's way safer, and I have a very experienced Surgeon this time, so I feel more excited than scared. I won't be around for long if I don't do something, so i'm really happy to try this again, and hopefully " Get Livin' ". Good luck to everyone, Greg.

Hey filmgal, like they say, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. You gotta look for positives I guess. Sounds like you're back on track now, so good luck with everything. Keep me posted. Thanks for your advice about the gas attacks. I'm prepared for anything and everything. hahahaha.............Actually, they brought my surgery forward 2 days, so getting done on Tuesday, 4th now, so getting very excited. This journey is 30 years in the making, so feet don't fail me now !!!!!!!

Hey Alumace, will be great to talk as our journey's progress. I have actually been bumped up two days now, so getting done on Tuesday 4th. I'm well prepared, so more excited than nervous now. I will be glad to get off this Pre Op diet a few days earlier. It's been hell.............The wait is over. Good luck on the 6th.

The Waiting is really hard at first, but once that ball stars rolling, then you panic about your preparation. You'll be there in no time. I guess we need to enjoy the ride.

You spend a long time in limbo, then BAM, it's a few days away, Then you worry if your Pre Op dieting is doing the job, and am i really prepared for when I get home after the surgery, and on and on,,,,,,,,,,,,, This journey is certainly a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Thanks for the support. It means a lot. I have found Bariatric Pal a great place for information and resources, and you guys all very caring and generous with your time and experience. Glad I found you all. Cheers, Greg.

That's no good, but you don't have long to wait. Lots of luck.

Hey Alumace, its 5 days out from your surgery. Hope all is well for you and you're feeling great now. I'm in NSW and having RNY on 6th Nov. Hope to hear how you're going soon.

I'm November 4th. I'm in Australia...........Good Luck Everyone !!!!!

Been on pre op diet for about 10 days now . Gets easier after 3rd/4th day. The fortnight from hell, my Surgeon calls it.

My last Fat birthday was 28th Oct. The" Big 50" .......... I will celebrate The "Small 51" next year. Surgery is next Thursday !

November 4th..........Finally getting close. The waiting is so hard. Bring it on.