Hello there! I had a good friend have RNY at Tallgrass in March, 2006. She has lost 155# and says she is thrilled with how much energy she has. She had no problems, and is very happy now. I had RNY on August 6th. I had the two week liquid diet before surgery (that I was not religious about) and have managed to lose 65# since that two week pre-op diet! As for jitters, I cannot say I had them! I knew what I wanted, and I knew I had some mighty prayer warriors praying for me. Most importantly, I knew that Jesus would be right there directing my surgeon's hands all through surgery! I wasn't even nervous in pre-op, and I have been known to have panic attacks in such situations! God bless, and I will be praying for you!  Hugs, LaNeta

Hi there! Welcome back! Hope your pre-surgery stuff and your RNY goes well. I had RNY on August 6th, and since the liquid diet two weeks before surgery, have lost a grand total of 65 lbs! It ain't all roses, but it isn't bad either, considering the outcomes! It took me eight months to jump through all the hoops to get to surgery, but it was well worth it! Hope everything goes VERY well for you! The time actually passes quicker than you may think, and I am an inpatient person when I want something! Good luck! LaNeta

Hi there! Sorry for the delay in response. I went to the support group last Thursday night, and there were two ladies there. Joyce, one of the leaders, said she forgot to send out postcards as reminders. However, we spent an hour and a half there, just visiting. It was very nice, and I learned some new tricks, got some tasty looking recipes, etc. They said there are usually more people there. I plan to go to this month's meeting. Hope you can come! LaNeta

HI JEANNEE, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW DATE. I SEE WHERE YOU ARE JUST A MONTH BEHIND ME AND YOU HAVE THE SAME DR.  I JUST LOVE HIM, THINK HES THE GREATEST,,,,BEST WISHES AND GODS BLESSINGS,,,,LOVE DAR

First of all...CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming surgery!! As for jitters....been there, dont that!! LOL  I was so nervous, not in a scared way, but an excited nervousness!  I used the pre-op time to get the things I thought I would need after surgery, and spent a LOT of time just window shopping and looking at all the wonderful new (and young!!) clothes that I would be able to fit in!   Use this time to start a new hobby...I started scrapbooking and began a book for my weight loss journey....I encourage everyone to take before pics!!!  I wish you much success in your weight loss journey!!