Roanne67
Hi my name is Roanne and I am from the Philly area. My date for RNY is October 26th, 2006 with Dr Noel Williams at Hospital of Univ of Penn. and boy am I nervous......I am an ICU nurse and am very scared of being on "the other side". I am 5'2" and weigh 220lbs. I am considered a light weight but trust me there is nothing light about me these days....LOL....I have an angel...lyn....who has been wonderful and know many health professionals i have worked with that have had this procedure but I still feel that I have failed in some way by having to resort to this....but i hope I will be gentler on myself and find that I really am making the right decision...I am 38 and have not been overweight my whole life....I have gained about 80 lbs since i was 30. And really stink at dieting and exercise has become such a painful experience at this weight. I now have severe sleep apnea, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, prediabetes, acid reflux, and depression.....I really am looking forward to clearing up some of these issues with weight loss and better health habits. My husband and friends are very frightened for me and think this is a bit extreme but with my family history of heart and diabetes related early deaths....i need to act now. I hope all goes well....it is one week preop and I am very frightened...i think more of the psychological ramifications then the physical....the physical heals much faster than the emotional or mental aspects of change....and food has been my friend, lover, comfort and enemy.....for quite a number of years....i have been to Renfrew center for eating disorders as a former bulimic/anorexic and now a compulsive overeater....i have attempted to battle this through years of therapy and have not been successful...other things have improved and my life is wonderful....i just feel sick and tired alot.....and i isolate myself more than ever....dont' participate in my former hobbies and interests....and avoid social situations....so I know I am a candidate for this....please pray for me .....and good luck to all those who are preop also....Roanne
