mamie60 104 Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) I am a 61 year old woman who works full time as a RN director of an emergency dept. I will be having surgery this Tuesday. I am the grandmother of a baby boy who's going to turn one in August and 13-year-old girl who I met when she was nine. I'm looking forward to this as I weigh 336 pounds and I would like to get down 150 lbs. I have not been heavy all of my life but since my children were born the last one born 26 years. Anybody have tips or hints for me. I would really appreciate anything. Look forward to getting support from you all and also giving some support if I can. Thank you. Keep your fingers crossed for me at 9:30 and Tuesday, July 8 Mountain standard time. Prayers welcome too! Edited July 6, 2014 by mamie60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelly 364 Posted July 7, 2014 Hi and welcome to here. People here are always willing to help and listen. I commend you for taking this step to a healthier you. Do you like to cook? If you do there is a great website called The World According to Eggface. You can look it up on google. She has recipes for all stages of the weight loss plan. Lots of helpful hints. Good luck with your surgery on Tuesday. Let us know how it goes for you. Feel good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamie60 104 Posted July 7, 2014 Chelly, thanks for the support! I do like to cook but that will come later! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamie60 104 Posted July 10, 2014 My third day post-op RNY . I am doing well I think. I've had nothing but Clear liquids. Tomorrow I will begin with full liquid ,,,I'm. Not to keen about not meals in a can or Protein shakes. I took you all advice about what brand was most well liked. I'm still have pain but way lees than on surgery days? Thank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaureenS 24 Posted July 11, 2014 My third day post-op RNY . I am doing well I think. I've had nothing but Clear Liquids. Tomorrow I will begin with full liquid ,,,I'm. Not to keen about not meals in a can or Protein shakes. I took you all advice about what brand was most well liked. I'm still have pain but way lees than on surgery days? Thank Glad your having less pain. Maybe the can stuff will taste good to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaureenS 24 Posted July 12, 2014 How are you feeling today? Better I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamie60 104 Posted July 12, 2014 Casey999, Had RNY Tuesday July 8, 2014 post -op day 4. Much better day today! I slept well, had a shower, and had my first Protein Shake and it was pretty good, a bit sweet but palatable! Even Water is going down easier today! Thanks for your support how are you today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaureenS 24 Posted July 13, 2014 I'm glad you're doing better. I went out tonight for a "last meal". It was great but I'm very uncomfortable now. I start the pre op diet Wednesday. Fun Take care and take one day at a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites