Question:
I need to find other WLS past patients to talk to if I can?

I live in the Muncie, IN, area and I am looking for some help to get me through till surgery. Right now I have one more appt with my dietician and after that will be setting my surgery date. I would love to talk to some other RNY patients and their success. Just a little help to keep my happiness level up and know I have a good thing coming into my life. Thanks for reading this and Blessings and Peace to all who are waiting for their surgery.    — jstplainwyrd1956 (posted on February 21, 2006)

February 20, 2006
Hi Gina- You have already gotten a great start on your new and exciting journey. I am three years post-op and have lost 160 pounds. My life has changed drastically. Just remember who you are throughout this time not who you look like. You are welcome to email me with any and every question you can think of at [email protected]. I wish you the best of luck in this... D'Juana
   — dl_roark

February 21, 2006
Hi Gina, I know you are scared straight I was too, I think everyone is. I do not regret my decision to have open RNY one bit I am only about 5 months out though. I am very happy with my results, yea looking soo much better is great but feeling better is worth it all and more . I now can play outside with my son and husband , I go 4-wheeling ,snowmobiling you name it I want to experience it .I also can climb a set of stairs quickly without being out of breath at all . I even race my dog up stairs he always wins but atleast I am not out of breath. I know the waiting is nerve wracking but it is so worth it. I had my surgery Sept. 29th 2005 and have lost 71 lbs as far as I know but I go to the Dr's today for my 5 month check up so I will find out for sure. I was on a huge plateau for a while so I stopped weighing myself at home too discouraging.You can E-mail me any time . I will help when I can and just listen when I can't.My E-mail is [email protected] Good Luck in your journey it is an amazing one :o) Pam
   — sunnie

February 21, 2006
Hi Gina, I had my surgery 14 months ago. I have lost 244 pounds thus far. You can talk to lots of people in the chat room on this sight. You can ask questions, voice concerns, or just watch to see what others have gone through. It can be very educational as well as a safe place to meet others who are in the same situation that you are. Good luck!! Tom
   — Tom

February 21, 2006
Hi Gina, I too, had open RNY on 11/1/05, I am down 62 pounds and feel great. I no longer take any of the meds I was on for High Blood pressure and back pain. I am just amazed at the difference in how I feel, not to mention how I look. It is so nice to be told by co-workers and family and friends how great I look, and to be able to shop in the "regular" size sections at the store, I am still trying to used to that!! You are making the best decision of your life, your whole life is about to change .. for the better!! I highly recommend going to a support group before surgery if you can to meet others who are like yourself , getting ready for surgery and also meet others who have had the surgery and can help you with those anxiety feelings that you may have.. Please email me any time if you want to chat a bit.. [email protected] Best wishes to you in your journey!!!! April :)
   — April

February 21, 2006
Gina, I live in Indiana too. South Bend area. I had my laproscopic RNY on July 20, 2005. I've lost a total of 92 lbs so far. It's the most fantastic thing I've ever done for myself. It's important that you put yourself first through this process. I had to tell my husband you are on your own for a while. I can only concentrate and think about me right now. I know it sounds selfish, but it's not. My husband was pretty understanding. I cannot tell you how much better I feel and how much happier. I actually look at myself in the mirror once in a while rather than avoiding it like the plague. You can email me at [email protected] if you want to talk more. I'll give you all the support I can!!! Think positive!! It's going to make a fantastic difference in your life. Tammy
   — McJetter

February 21, 2006
Gina, I live in Indiana too. South Bend area. I had my laproscopic RNY on July 20, 2005. I've lost a total of 92 lbs so far. It's the most fantastic thing I've ever done for myself. It's important that you put yourself first through this process. I had to tell my husband you are on your own for a while. I can only concentrate and think about me right now. I know it sounds selfish, but it's not. My husband was pretty understanding. I cannot tell you how much better I feel and how much happier. I actually look at myself in the mirror once in a while rather than avoiding it like the plague. You can email me at [email protected] if you want to talk more. I'll give you all the support I can!!! Think positive!! It's going to make a fantastic difference in your life. Tammy
   — McJetter

February 21, 2006
Hi Gina... I had Lap RNY on June 17, 2005 and to date I've lost 128 lbs. I was 283 lbs and I'm now 155. Feel free to email me anytime at [email protected]
   — mzb2u

February 21, 2006
I am here for you. I have lost -224 pounds in 17 mo. I am almost 3 yrs. out and maintaing my loss VERY WELL!! I would love to talk to ya I am in Arkansas.
   — Janine Greenwood

February 22, 2006
For support before/during and after your sugery try the following yahoo group and tell them Robert sent you...lol http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gastric_Bypass_Family/
   — RobertMiller

February 22, 2006
HI GINA AM DELLA FROM CALF, AM 23MO POST-OPT I HAD THE GRDS AND MY SISTER IS 4YEARS POST-OPT AND SHE HAD RNY AND AM SO HAPPY WITH MY SURGRY I HAD MY UP AND DOWNS AND AM SO HAPPY I DID IT I WAS 360PL AND NOW AM 160PL I CANT BELEAVE IV LOST ALL THAT WEIGHT MY SISTER WAS A VERY GOOD ONE FOR ME TO DEFRENTS KINDS BUT ALL THE SAME WEIGHT LOSE SO IF YOU WANT TO TALK AM HERE FOR YOU GIRL GOOD LUCK
   — DELLAKEN6861

February 22, 2006
Hi Gina. I am 2+ years post op and have had great success. I would be happy to help you with any questions or concerns. I have had an RNY and also have had 2 surgeries to remove excess skin. It has been a journey I would not change. Good luck to you in your process and would love to help any way I can. Mary [email protected]
   — Mnorris

February 24, 2006
Does your surgeon have a support group? I live in Maine and we have a great support group that meets twice a month. I have found it great these are all people who have not had surgery yet and are in various stages of post op. It is great to bounce ideas off each other and someone maybe having a problem or have a comment that you did not think about or have experienced. If they don't I would say see about starting one.
   — Juju B

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