Nervous about gastric surgery

  • Hello everyone, I am new to 3chicks.

    I am awaiting my time for the gastric bypass. I believe sometime in January (I don't think I want to have it before Christmas). I am very nervous. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect?

    Debo71
  • Hi Debo71, welcome to 3FC! Please read the stickies on the forum and you'll find lots of information and personal experience. It's such a broad question, and everybody's experiences are different so you will probably find the most thorough information there.
  • hi debo - the lady in waiting! did you find what you need around here? there is a huge amount of information, but some of it may not apply to you. a lot depends on the kind of surgery you're having. lapband has different 'rules' than bypass, and duodenal switch has other rules.

    soooo, ask away!!!!
  • Thanks for the advice. I am having the RNY Bypass. There is a lot of good information here.
  • Surgery
    I'm in the process myself. I will be thinking good thoughts for you.
  • Thanks Donna,

    I will do the same for you.

    Deb