Hi.  I'm from the Rock Hill area but I can't help you with any post-op info since I am still pre-op myself.  I go in for RNY on Tuesday 4/21.  I will be having surgery at PMC.  Dr Espinal is my surgeon.  Wish me luck!!!!

That's the purpose of the testing, to make sure you can handle everything the surgery will be changing in your life. Yes, some people are not candidates, but without these test the doctor wouldn't know until after the surgery and then it could be too late to do anything. I have seen plenty of people who were considered "normal" have a very difficult time adjusting to their new life. You have got to be prepared, not just for the changes that you will have occuring with your body, but the changes your family will be dealing with, also. Some spouses don't deal well with all the new found attention you might be getting or even dealing with some of the emotional rollercoaster rides that you ,as the patient ,might be experiencing. Everyone handles things so different and what might be great for you might suck for someone else. I am very lucky that my family, especially my husband, has been very supportive of everything from start to finish, and that is important ,as it can sometimes determine how well you do before and after surgery.

Take Care!
Mary

hey mary,  maybe the ones that fail it  aren't really surgery canidates.  I think it would be hard to fail.  unless you really have mental problems or emotional problems, and counseling would be a good thing.  I am a little complusive but other than that I'm not crazy  lol

If you are not going to have surgery ,  then might I suggest and nutruition program....Before surgery my endo dr put me on a 1200 calorie meal plan, and I lost 62 pounds  but going through Dr Bour nutrution training helped me more than anything....I learn what foods were best for me and I also found that certain foods filled me up better.  I don't think any DIETs work...but changing your eating habits will....Yes I had RNY.after I lost the 62 pounds and now have lost a total of 201   beginning weight 326   but I learned a lot and i use that now in making my decissions on what to eat.  I am so much healthier   the other key is after you lose enough to move around more  EXERCISE works.  the more I move the more I want to move.  I hope you find something to help you....But like someone else said there are programs that will let you make payments look around don't give up  WLS is a great tool for losing weight.....

hope you had a great Easter...We did  lots of eggs and games after a wonderful church service