Surgery December 11th. Alternating between scared and excited

[RhondaD 0]

Hi:

I am new to the this forum and am having surgery on December 11th. I had the LapBand surgery four and a half years ago and had a complete failure. Now, I am having a revision and conversation to Gastric Bypass. I just hope that I am making the right decision. I worry about "dumping syndrome" etc.

I need all the support I can get.

Rhonda

[kristy3k 1,133]

Welcome to the boards Rhonda there are several on here who have had the revision or are in the process of getting it. Stay away from the crap food and you won't dump. Rny is a tool to help you lose weight. The things I worry about is getting all my Protein in and exercising. It will all come together... Again welcome to the boards!!

[Linda9009 12]

Hi Rhonda- You and I are sharing allot in common. Lap Band failed and my revision surgery is Dec.11th too! The only thing I am nervous about is waking up and finding out just the lap was removed. I am most likely all worked up about nothing. I am so ready for this.

I noticed these past few days, I am being really edgy and snapping at everyone. I feel like a hermit. Whats up with that?

Nice to meet you, Linda

[BBdoodle 483]

You have every right to be nervous, scared etc. etc. all normal. Your RNY will be a total success... you just have to work with it and follow the eating plan and you should have no problems. I followed all instructions to the "t" and had no issues what so ever, I will 9 months post op on 12/9 and it is the best decision I ever made and would do it again in a second. I feel wonderful, I run 4+ miles a day, I am 17 lbs from my goal weight, feel great and looking pretty good too You will do fine.. keep a positive outlook, know that the surgery is only tool to help you reach your goal but your success is totally based on YOU and how you work it. Good luck

[RhondaD 0]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. It is normal to be scared I'm assuming and am looking forward to getting this show on the road and on to a new life.

[kristy3k 1,133]

Bbdoodle... Dying to see some pics of you.. Think our surgeries must have been around the same time.. Isn't it weird being so close to goal?