4 weeks

Exactly until I get my RNY!!! I have read like 4 books now in the last two weeks trying to learn all I can... I cover myself with lotion every day now hoping my skin will do good and worried that this whole thing wont work and I will still be fat! LOL 
Any advice from you pros? :)

Cheers...
Gavin

Advice: stop worrying! I'ts gonna work!

Other than that, just relax and get yourself as mentally ready as you can, and try not to stress over it! You are gonna do great!

I'm holding a seat on the losers bench for you!

Congratulations!!


Shells

Tank a deep Breath and relax!! That is the best advise I can give you. It will work and you'll be fine!!

HUGS
JOY

I firmly believe that there is such a thing of having too much knowledge.  Then you start to overanalyze things and get nervous.  There is not one person out there who hasn't thought the same things as you.  Yet they all are losing weight and enjoying the e-ticket ride.  The only way it won't work is if you don't adapt good eating habits.  It will be soooo important for you once you are over a year out to have good eating habits and an exercise regimen in place.  You will lose all kinds of weight the first year and it will seem to be so damn easy.  You might get a bit ****y and think that you can slack off on exercise or maybe cheat a little on your foods.  Please, please, please remember that the  further out you get, the harder it is to lose weight once you've gained it back so stick to a healthy eating plan and an active exercise plan.  You will be soooo glad you did.  Trust me!  I am a pro.  I will be five years out in January.  Still am under the doctor's goal for me and 15 pounds away from my personal goal. 

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions.  BTW, your girls are absolutely adorable.

Gavin, Just relax and do not overthink.  I also read several books and attended support groups meetings.  Start exercising, if you are not now.   Walking to start.  Start loving it because it is your key for weight loss success.  Men loose weight faster than us women, so be ready for our .  But understand that we don't mean it either. 
As Jillie said, your girls are cute !  But your smile is very infectious too !!  We are here for any questions you may have.

Gavin,

Hang in there, stop reading and relax.  You are going to do great, we're gonna all do it together.  My RNY is 1/8/09 and you'll have 6 weeks under your belt to help me! 

Trust in yourself, you will go great!

Barb

Hey Gavin,

I hear you!  I have my RNY wed. and I think those thoughts too.  Are you going to a support group?  I am also in Fresno area.  Good luck to you and you will be a pro before you know it.  How is your recovery going?

Michelle

Good luck to you tomorrow Michelle!!!!
Yes I go to a monthly support group at my Doctor's office... I went to the first one this month, and our next one is  December 2 and will be going to that as well.. How about you?