Hi All,

I am new to the site and discussion groups. I have not had my procedure yet. I am still working with my insurance. However the expected date is in September. I am trying to be proactive in researching challenges before the happen. I am learning from all of you! Thank you for sharing!!!

Hi Everyone, SO happy to see this support board here! I am moving soon and will be living away from all my regular support so looking forward to posting here....all this change in my life makes me think I can start 'playing' with my food plan and this is not good for me.

I know I am not a 'newbie' but am looking forward to being reminded daily how important it is to continue to take care of myself through this life changing tool!

I had gastric bypass about 18 months ago and am down 165 lbs from my top weight of 330lbs! My gallbladder was removed last month, a risk that I was aware of, but of course didn't think it would happen to me :ohwell:

Darcy

I am Jill. I live in Iowa (moved here 2 years ago from California--DH got a job offer). I just had my pre-op appointment today. My surgery is scheduled at the U of Iowa hospital on August 14th. I am on the 2 week pre-op diet (day 2) and I am taking it one day at a time. Gimme strength

Hello, I had my surgery Sept 2011 and have lost 138 lbs. Love Myfitnesspal, and enjoy chatting with people that have had the surgery or are thinking about it. I was 53 when I had the surgery and my only regret was not having it 30 years sooner. Hope I can contribute to this forum.

Hello everyone Im Roger had Gastric Bypass 08/22/2011 have had lots of problems but I'm still here. If anyone has any questions I can probably answer them.

Hi all, my name is Meredith and I'm 29yo. I had RNY on 6/11/12 and had my galbladder removed on 7/16/12. I have lost 82lbs from my highest weight of 273.

I don't know anyone else that has had RNY so I love coming to these boards for support. I love to be creative in the kitchen and have found my new dietary restrictions to be a fun challenge. I would love to see a recipe board that we can all contribute to.

I posted a separate introduction, but I am glad to be in this group. My surgery is tomorrow (9/27/2012) and I have had a roller coaster ride getting here. I was denied three times by my insurance. First, I have been on disability for several years and want to get off and go back to work! Texas made changes to the medical program and while my surgery was first approved for February, I found out the week before that due to the changes the new provider would not cover the surgery. I appealed and the next date was set for June 7 and was several days into the 7 day pre-surgery diet and got another call that I was denied. I later found out that certain medical records had never been sent in and we got that taken care of, thinking all was good, but a month later another denial came. This one claimed that I had completed a "surgical" nutrition program and needed a "non-surgical" one. My program covered both. It also said that I had no evidence of a psych eval and they did not know whether I was "mentally competent to understand the challenges and changes in diet after said surgery." I had my psych eval and that was not sent in either. I was not going to appeal again and decided to do it on my own. I was urged to appeal again and filled it out and also requested a "fair hearing." I expected another denial and had written this surgery off. I managed to lost 29 pounds on my own in two months. Then one day I got a phone call telling me I was approved and that we could set a surgery date. I had not received my letter from my insurance company, so I still really did not believe. I received the letter a few days later and now have it framed! Tomorrow is a big day for me. Through all the ups and downs and the heartache of the denials, it is a journey well worth the wait. I am very excited to begin my new life and rediscover who I am. She has been lost for so long it should be interesting!

Hello all. I am Nicole from Virginia. I had RNy on 7/18/12. I have been tracking my progress on Lose It.com but recently switched over to fitness pal. So far I like it. I have been trying to increase my fitness and exercise and have been a slow but steady loser. So far I am over 50 lbs down since my pre-op weigh in. I am in this for the long haul so the numbers are not in the forefront of my mind. I am enjoying being a healthier version if me. This journey so far has been exciting and eye opening. I am having the time of my life.

Hi! My name is Cindi, I weigh 298 pounds, and I expect to do the surgery in the next 4-6 weeks. I am nervous...I have friends tell me that I can lose it by another method.....but I just want to get it off as quickly as possible and get healthy.

I have a couple of questions. What is the recovery time really like? How exhausted are you? If you had a desk job, could you work a few hours a day in the first week or so?

Also....I currently work out and I drink a lot of water. Is it really possible t stay hydrated by sipping water during a workout?

And how much hair do you really lose?

I am sorry I am throwing so many questions out in my introduction. I guess I'm looking for reinforcement from folks who have had the surgery instead of the physicians performing the surgery.,

Do any of you regret having the surgery?

Cindi