RNY - June 19th! Excited and scared all wrapped into one!

[christina.banks 5]

Hi all! I am currently 44 but will be turning 45 the week of my surgery, (the 15th). My heaviest was about a week ago at 257. I don't have diabetes yet but I am on my way there if I don't do something about it now. I feel like a bit of a complainer because I do not weigh as much as most of the people that I see in the doctor's office and the meetings. However, I look at my 11 year old daughter and I know that I need to be there for her and teach her good habits; she is starting to pack on some additional pounds herself. I have tried several times to lose weight but just ended up packing on more pounds.

I just started my pre-op liver shrink diet yesterday. It is 3 weeks long and only allows me 1000 calories a day. Those 1000 calories come from 4 Meal Replacement shakes, a small piece of fruit, a 300 calorie or less frozen dinner a day. I thought it was going to be harder than it has been but again, this is only day two. I am sure my willpower will be tested.

[freelee 128]

Best wishes for a smooth and quick recovery and easy transition. I know about the excitement and nervousness. My bypass surgery is scheduled for June 16. Just started my 2 week Liquid Protein diet today. Looking forward to being on the other side of the surgery. Good luck to you.

[Caseylynn 9]

Hi. Mine is June 22. I feel the same as you although I am 50 and at 270. Highest weight ever. Pre op diet starts next Monday

Good luck to you.

[Brian88ss 59]

My RNY is June 15th started pre op diet yesterday. Soooo looking forward to this being done...... Good luck June RNYer's

[Djmohr 6,965]

Good luck to all of you guys! That pre op diet will set you up for success and although it is hard, it is so worth it in the end. After a couple of days you won't even be able to finish all the Protein shakes you are allowed to have.

I hope you all have a safe and speedy recovery!

[julias1119 27]

June 15th here. Good luck to you!

[sarabeth82 14]

Hey, I'm having my revision RNY on June 19th too! We'll have to keep in touch! I start my pre-op diet on Tuesday and am already dreading it. I guess I just have to keep the end goal in mind.

[Mobeans63 32]

@cristina.banks , I am in a situation similar to you. Although I am considered very obese at 225 pounds, there are people at my surgeons office who clearly have a lot more weight to lose than I do. Did you have any difficulty getting your surgery approved through your insurance? I'm still terrified that I'm going to be denied. I'm afraid that they're going to say"you are not obese enough". I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been using a CPAP machine for a month now. My surgery is already scheduled for one month from today but I'm still in the preapproval process with my bariatric office.

[SHRINKING LINDA 2]

I can completely understand being nervous about surgery. My is scheduled for June 26th (just 3 weeks away). I feel like I've been waiting forever. First saw my surgeon on July 31st last year and had to have a battery of tests and exams before I was approved. Found out I have sleep apnea but am hopeful that weight loss will correct it. I have already started my pre-surgery diet and am having trouble getting enough Protein so I've decided to try powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein products.

I wish all those who will be having surgery this month the very best success. Good Luck

[sarahbee 46]

June 16th here -- and I feel like I'm lucky, because my pre-op diet is just high Protein, low carb. Hasn't been too bad, though I miss eating fruit!

@@SHRINKING LINDA - I have chocolate unjury and i like it - not too much of a Protein shake-y after taste.