10 Days Until RNY

[soatlast 16]

Hello all!

I'm a newbie to the boards, I just signed up tonight. My journey from initial consultation to surgery has been a short one, so I haven't had much time to prepare!

My best friend had rny in November, and after watching her lose nearly 100 pounds in 9 months, I decided that I no longer wanted to sit on the sidelines as she shrank... I wanted in too! It's incredible to watch her journey as she is rediscovering herself and her body.

I began the process of researching hospitals and bariatric centers and found an incredible center and surgeon on my first search. My initial consultation was on 8/12 and I walked out with a surgery date of 9/24. So far I have met with the dietician, passed the psych evaluation, and completed a fitness evaluation. All of my bloodwork has been done, my initial EKG reading was normal, had my chest x-ray done, and the only thing left to do other than check-in at the hospital on 9/24 is my Pre-Op Class and Support Group, which is tonight!

I am SO excited to finally be doing something to put my health as the top priority in my life, I let it fall by the wayside for too many years and wish I hadn't waited this long... but I have to start somewhere and that somewhere is here.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone and hearing all of your stories. Any advice is appreciated and questions are welcome!!

[Knitchic 97]

Welcome! This is an exciting time for sure. My surgery date is 9/22.

The Bariatric Pal site is amazing. So many helpful people all on a similar journey.

Please keep us all posted!

[Zasha069 17]

Welcome! These posts and app are a wonderful. I've learned more reading here than I've learned anyway.

My surgery date is 10/12. Welcome again. ????????