Got the date, about to start the diet!

[coop]

After a lot of delays, I finally have a surgery date set. I go under the laparoscope on October 5th, and start the pre-op diet on September 21 - just after my 55th birthday.

Lots of emotions, as all here can attest. Sad, angry, excited, resolved, scared, ready for change, all blended together. I've been busying myself with the minutia of planning for the diet and recovery, but I still fight all of these emotions. What keeps me going is the hope of losing my CPAP, my insulin, and my Hypertension meds, and the promise for a much longer life than I would have had if I stayed on my food-addicted course.

Thanks to all here who offer advice and support. It's a tough path to follow and I'm just starting down it. I'm glad there is a resource to chat with others who have gone before.

 

[Cheyenne]

I had terrible health problems, heart failure, breathing problems, they said I had COPD. I had hypertension, sleep apnea, I felt I was dying. I had RNY surgery and my sleep apnea is gone, my CPAP machine has retired to my closet and I'm off all my bloodpressure meds. I was insulin resistant before surgery and now I'm normal. My heart tests are now normal and now they can find no sign of COPD. I just saw my bariatric surgeon last week and he said all my blood tests were textbook perfect. I give all the credit of my new found health to my gastric bypass. My life has changed so much for the better. Laparoscopic Surgery was so much easier and less painful than I thought it would be.

Good Luck and I'm sure you will be very happy with your results, just follow your surgeon's instructions and be faithful to your diet. its very natural to be excited, nervous, happy, sad, and resolved all at the same time. We all have been through it.

Cheyenne

 

[TraSea]

Hi Coop,

I'm thrilled for you! Are you getting the RNY or Sleeve? I'm in the process of getting all of the tests and what-not complete so that my paperwork can be submitted to my insurance. It is quite the process too, I had no idea. I will most likely be having surgery in December.

Is the pre-op diet only liquids or can you have vegetables too?

Tracy

After a lot of delays, I finally have a surgery date set. I go under the laparoscope on October 5th, and start the pre-op diet on September 21 - just after my 55th birthday.

Lots of emotions, as all here can attest. Sad, angry, excited, resolved, scared, ready for change, all blended together. I've been busying myself with the minutia of planning for the diet and recovery, but I still fight all of these emotions. What keeps me going is the hope of losing my CPAP, my insulin, and my Hypertension meds, and the promise for a much longer life than I would have had if I stayed on my food-addicted course.

Thanks to all here who offer advice and support. It's a tough path to follow and I'm just starting down it. I'm glad there is a resource to chat with others who have gone before.

 

[Mya6953]

I have not got a date set yet, I am SO anxious. I need to resolve type II, copd, HBP and apnea, hope it works. I think I have a couple of sessions to go before surgery, I hope that is all.

 

[Cheyenne]

I have not got a date set yet, I am SO anxious. I need to resolve type II, copd, HBP and apnea, hope it works. I think I have a couple of sessions to go before surgery, I hope that is all.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

It's normal to be nervous, scared, anxious, happy, and sad all at the same time! We all have gone through it. Just know this surgery will change your life!!!

Hopefully you have picked a great Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence and a Bariatric Hospital of Excellence. Trust in your surgeon and follow his instructions and you should do great!!!

Good Luck!!!

Cheyenne