Hi I am new and getting ready for RNY surgery soon

kim_pei
on 9/25/14 12:19 am - Canada

Hi everyone. I am just completing a long journey towards wls. Just signed the surgery papers and am waiting for a date for an rny. I have no idea what to expect for recovery and diet and any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Kim

mdaggett
on 9/25/14 12:47 am

RNY on 11/19/14

Good luck! I am pre-op as well. My plan is to follow doctors orders to the T so I can get the most out of the first initial 18 months of weight-loss. Congratulations on the road to a new you!!

kim_pei
on 9/27/14 12:51 am - Canada

Thats pretty much what I planned to lol and thank you

Kate M.
on 9/25/14 12:58 am - toronto, Canada

I am also pre-op and so far the best resource was actually the Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies book. Lots of good info and advice.

kim_pei
on 9/27/14 12:52 am - Canada

thanks I am definitely going to go to indigo today and get it!

Citizen Kim
on 9/25/14 1:25 am - Castle Rock, CO

RNY on 07/27/04

Read, read, read. There is a search function if you have any specific worries/questions (it's the magnifying glass to the left of MY OH on the blue bar above)

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kim_pei
on 9/27/14 12:56 am - Canada

thanks...I have read and read...just like to hear real time stories...really appreciate the advice though

Trouble1391011
on 9/25/14 2:49 am

I can't help you out much as my surgery is Monday, but Good Luck!

kim_pei
on 9/27/14 12:52 am - Canada

Hey good luck to you...praying all goes smoothly and a quick recovery

Tanya S.
on 9/25/14 3:25 am

RNY on 03/25/14

I bought the book "Experts Guide To Weight Loss" by Dr. Garth Davis before my surgery. It has a lot of good information and advice and follows closely to what my surgeon recommends.

Also, start trying out protein drinks and protein bars to see which ones you like. But do not buy too many. Your tastes will probably change several times through this process. Mine did. Your nutritionist should have guidelines about what to look for in protein drinks and bars. Not all of them on the market are healthy for us. In fact most of them are too high in carbs and calories and too low in protein. So start researching now.