Hi Tammy-just want to wish you the best of luck on your weight loss journey.  I had RNY on Sept 12 so I am in the beginning stages of my weight loss.  I have had a good experience so far (knock on wood!!).  I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery or during recovery.  I have lost about 40 lbs so far including the pre-op liquid diet and I feel so much better already.  I am able to walk 30 or 40 minutes 5-6 times per week at a pretty quick pace.  Eight months ago I could barely walk 1/4 mile without panting and hurting.  I am 5'1" and my highest weight was 301 lbs which is a lot for my height.  Just wanted to give you a few words of encouragement and hope all goes smoothly & quickly for you!  You'll be back on horseback before you know it!

I can't compare the two since I haven't had my WLS yet, but I had gallbladder surgery a few years ago.  I knew that I needed the surgery, but was waiting until the beginning of the year (insurance purposes).  However, I had such a horrible gallbladder attack one day that I went to the ER & had to have it then.  I was BEGGING them to take away the pain!  It was so bad!  I would have endured three surgeries to get rid of the pain!    The surgery wasn't bad, and the healing process was normal.  I think you will be fine!  If you handled the WLS, you can do this!! 

Ow!  Sometime during the night I bit my tongue.  Now I talk like I have a speach problem. 

I was going to go for an onsight interview with a company I have been watching for months.  I keep getting pressured by hubby to go so I am going.  This company has one major issue that I can see.  Their people are leaving in droves.  Serious turnover.  But.. I will be an obedient wife and check it out.  Maybe this particular branch of the company won't be so bad.  So wish me a positive outcome if it's to be.  Golly, I haven't worked full time since 2006.  It is a bit scary.

The fair was tons of fun!  My favorite part was the races.  The little pigs, goats and ducks were so entertaining!!!!  I wanted to take them all home with me. 

I have to hit the books!! I am getting really nervous that I am  not going to finish.  I wish I had a study group.  Wish I had an exercise partner.  I wish a lot lol.

 Hey everyone! It feels like I havent been on here in forever!! Too bad I gotta get on here with bad news. Sooo, I am having gallbladder surgery on Thursday and I am TERRIFIED! I am honestly more afraid of having this surgery then I was when I had my gastric bypass surgery. I think the reason why I am so scared this time is because when I had gastric bypass surgery they put a trachea in my throat and I am so scared I am gonna wake up and not be able to talk. Another thing is I saw from a post on the main board a while back that having gallbladder surgery is worse then having gastric bypass cause of the pain. I can handle the pain but just the thought of me not being able to talk again for 2 weeks or maybe not ever again scared the hell outta me!  The only bright side I can see at this point is when I had my gastric bypass done I was almost 450 pounds and now I am 225. I am so hoping that since I lost so much weight they won't have to put a trachea in.

So, if anyone on here has had gallbladder surgery, please let me know about your experience. I am so scared and I dont wanna not be able to talk or go walking with my kids on halloween. Thanks so much everyone. I greatly appreciate any encouragement or info I get. Love u all bunches!!!!

 Amy-  I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Durham team.  My Dr was fabulous, his nurse is top notch and the staff at the hospital were incredible.  I can't say enough about the hospital staff, they were welcoming, kind and everyone made sure that I knew how thankful they were to have me there.  I stayed an extra day because I live 3 hours from there and they were wonderful.  Good luck in your journey!