I had rny on 9/27/12 and it was the best decision I ever made in a very long time. My highest weight was only 246, but as a type I diabetic with multiple other health issues, including kidneys that were functioning at less than 40%, it was really my last hope. I have lost 85% of my excess weight in the six months since my surgery, and have a little over 20 pounds to go to reach MY goal. My health issues are 99% improved, insulin use thru pump is down from 155+ per day to about 25, cpap machine for sleep apnea was packed up and put away months ago. My cholesterol is normal, my thyroid is functioning normally again, and my kidneys are functioning at 87.8%. I can walk, I can breathe, I can live again. It took 3 denials and a year to get approved by a very impossible insurance company and a huge roller coaster ride to get here, and it was worth every bit of it. Congratulations on this life changing decision. Learn all you can ahead of time, prepare your mind, and follow exactly what you are told to do and you will do fantastic!

I had my RNY done on 3-11-13 - Best decision ever! My journey wasn't bad at all. Had the surgery on Monday, out of the hospital on Wednesday, back to work on Sunday. Good luck to you!