Preparing myself
I have been on here off and on since 2009 when I had Lap Band. I did initially lose about 25-30 pounds with the band. I never had restriction and could eat any size portion. I am now having some other issues like severe GERD and pain in the port area. I am working towards revision to RNY. I honestly feel I am in a better place for the surgery. I am ready to really have the tool I thought the band would be. I have an appointment with my doctor on Friday and have done all but one of the pre-requisites and have one other scheduled ( a mammogram). My plan is to use this site to help keep me accountable. I want to succeed. I need to succeed. I want to use the RNY like the tool it is supposed to be.
I have stopped sodas. I have started walking with a fit bit and am exploring good protien drinks. I don't plan on the surgery until May-ish due to work issues. What are some other things you have done to prepare? I am reading up on the food and the surgery. I am working on practicing mindfulness while eating. I have 2 friends at work who had WLS last year and are a good source of support as well.
I failed the lapband...but it also failed me. I am ready to do this....just want to know if there are any other suggestions.
I want to wish you the best. If you keep on this path of mindfulness and motivation you can do fine with RNY. My RNY failed after 10 years and I got off track with eating correctly and had a lot of stress that impacted me. Now, I gained back 60 pounds of the 180 pounds that I had lost. I am going to the DS procedure and I think you should also look at this as an option. Keep positive!
