Hi everyone....newbie here

Hi .... I am a RN student in Syracuse, NY....Also just beginning my journey by researching RNY....I have been refered by my pcp....so the fun begins.... I have to admit i am very scared....not of the actual surgery but of the complications... I am a single mom of a 5 year old, and i dont want to leave her alone in this world, at the same time, I am 371 lbs and 35. I want to live life with her....and watch her grow up...and i dont know that it will happen the way things are now.... so, here I am trying to get all the info I can....and support too.. thanks to all vivian

hi vivian! learn as much as you can and it will make you feel much more comfortable about the surgery. i've been researching for about a year now and finally scheduled for july 5th. i am nervous too. good luck. karen

Hi, Vivian. There is a lot of information out there, so take your time and learn as much as you can about the diffferent surgeries. I'm 2 weeks post-op from having the DS and I'm doing well. Jeanie in MO DS 02/12/05 "Duodenal Switch: My New Beginning"

Hi Vivian! Good luck with nursing school. It's hard work but so rewarding. I've been researching Lap-Band and RNY for 6 months or so. This website is a great find. Lot's of great info. My favorite part is the surgeon reviews. Good luck with everything. Caryl

Good luck with school and your WLS journey. And WELCOME