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Live in Spring, TX and will hopefully be having RNY in January. I see Dr. Howard in The Woodlands and will be having surgery at Houston Northwest. Anyone else from this area?

I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with Protein Shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

I just wanted to let y'all know I started a Post-Op January 2014 Loser's Club forum on the post-op side. Read it now for ideas about post-op or questions and join us after your surgery!

I don't blame you for staying home longer. Honestly, I'm pretty sore and exhausted at the end of the day. I am eating purées now so today, for instance, I brought puréed egg salad. It's kind of hard though because I really do forget to eat and by the time I realize, I already have a nasty headache. I take Tylenol for the soreness, pills because I can't stomach the liquid! I take other things to eat at work, yogurt, pudding, Atkins shake, mashed potatoes. It's getting easier.

Ugggg I almost dropped the ball, thought my pre op meeting & testing was Thursday it's actually tomorrow glad my wife asked me why we I had 2 different days wrote down. Surgery Tuesday , hernia, gall bladder & bypass. It's almost here & I'm a bag of nerves.

I feel so much better now. My pain is under control which is great! I had my upper GI this morning and no leak I am now on full fluids! Again not expecting that I thought it was clear fluids. Apparently they changed it recently. I just managed my first solo walk. The staff here is so great. My nut came in this morning she answered all my questions and I had tonnes.
Tomorrow my bandages are coming off and I will get to have a shower!
My biggest challenge is to eat and drink slowly! Gotta work on that!
I have been really lucky in my adventure. Sunday when I flew out it was just me and 2 pilots on the charter flight. Then I was given a private room!

I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with Protein Shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, Jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about Protein Shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of Protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding Protein Powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! For those on the other side, this liquid diet is killing me. I can only have true liquids, no pudding, Jello, etc. I can have Popsicles. NOTHING sounds good. I want to puke just thinking about Protein Shakes and broth. Does anyone else have a constant, underlying nausea and rumble tummy? I have yet to hit 400 calories in a day and I barely make 30g of Protein. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I try adding Protein Powder but that also makes me want to throw up! Any suggestions? I want an egg! Oh, and yesterday we took the kids to Sonic and they shared an order of mozzarella sticks. I think I would have given my left leg for one bite!

My nausea was like that the first week. I'm in my second week and hungry. Slurped some broth from chicken dumpling Soup (just broth) and almost puked last night. Must have been the fat. We will make it through this! Just keep putting those feelings out there!

there is so many of us who are having surgery on the 20th. I have to be at the hospital at 11 am for prep and surgery is scheduled for 1 pm. I am so ready for this life change. I am ready to be healthy and have my life back.

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself, my surgery is Monday at 530am. I've been reading your forum and it is soooo helpful to get a peek at what it will be like. I am very nervous, but can't wait to put it behind me. Thanks so much for posting. It really does help. I look forward to chatting with you all after my surgery:-)

Today is 2nd day after open rny. Im getting all the pain med i can bc im in quite a bit of pain. Ive been walking and sitting up in my chair though. I get a liquid diet that consists of caffiene free sugar fre tea and cofee, broth and sugar free Jello, 20 ounce bottle Water with crystal light packet. But i can only have 30cc every 30 minutes.

I agree sips of Water as soon as you can so you don't dehydrate yourself. Yesterday my pain in shoulders from gas was pretty bad yet so I took the prescribed liquid meds and that left me light headed and sleepy for most if the day. I didn't want to eat or drink which was bad. Today still have the gas pain but dealing with it so I can move around eat and drink sips of Water.< /p>
Where I see myself in a year...at my goal weight of at least 145 or even lower and off all co-morbid obesity meds. Already off of diabetes meds so there's one down

Hospital just call.....530am Monday. Nervous.

Surgery in the morning. I'm a nervous wreck..my stomach is turning flips. I'm ready to get this over with....Good luck to all having surgery tomorrow....looking forward to waking up A NEW ME!!!!!

My surgery is February 4th. I went to see my pcp, nutrition and the psychiatrist yesterday! All went well and I'm clear for surgery. Registration on the 23rd!
I got to see my surgeon for a few mins yesterday and he remembered me and visited with me for a bit...that put me at ease a bit.
I just need to keep my fears in check !

Hello all! I want to encourage you all. The liquid diet is HARD but you can do it. I am 6days post-op and let's talk about the realities of post-op life. For me, I have no pain, just some discomfort. I sleep on my side with a very soft, thin pillow under my belly. I have had no trouble with nausea except after the pain meds. I'm able to get the correct amount of Protein in but have yet to eat more than 350 calories in a day. When I found out my mother in law was taking my kids to Fuddrucker's (amazing burger restaurant), I cried. A burger sounded fantastic even though I know I could not eat it now. If it were in front of me, I would probably not even want it. I am head hungry. I do not feel any real physical hunger. What I really crave is Water. I tell you these things because I think half the battle ahead of time is not knowing what to expect after. You can do it! I won't say it's easy but it is so worth it!

Good luck! I just had RNY on the 8th. You are in the right place. Good luck!

Hello all! I want to encourage you all. The liquid diet is HARD but you can do it. I am 6days post-op and let's talk about the realities of post-op life. For me, I have no pain, just some discomfort. I sleep on my side with a very soft, thin pillow under my belly. I have had no trouble with nausea except after the pain meds. I'm able to get the correct amount of Protein in but have yet to eat more than 350 calories in a day. When I found out my mother in law was taking my kids to Fuddrucker's (amazing burger restaurant), I cried. A burger sounded fantastic even though I know I could not eat it now. If it were in front of me, I would probably not even want it. I am head hungry. I do not feel any real physical hunger. What I really crave is Water. I tell you these things because I think half the battle ahead of time is not knowing what to expect after. You can do it! I won't say it's easy but it is so worth it!

I was totally spazzing about the lovenox and B12 injections BUT a year ago I was dx with diabetes and now take insulin. I figure a pin cushion belly for a little while longer is way better than the rest of my life! (:
No surgery date yet, I'm not really scared.. My faith in The Lord is strong and for now I am able to "give it to God" and focus on everything else besides my fears. (:

I was very scared -- even wrote goodbye letters to my family the night before surgery. However, my risk if dying from obesity was greater than my risk for surgery. My husband was very worried -- he's been supportive AFTER the surgery. I have told very few people otherwise.
I had diabetes (controlled by insulin and pills), high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high tri with stage 3 fatty liver. I followed the pre-op diet for two weeks without cheating. My liver was still fatty.
My surgery was a lap RNY 13 days ago. I didn't die. They also repaired an umbilical hernia while they were in there. So far I am down 37 lbs -- and am completely free of ALL diabetes meds and HBP meds. ????. Thus far I am complication free.

I know, I'm excited! I have an inground pool and it's a 2 piece this yr baby!

I am one week away! I am so close that I can taste it!

I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with Protein Shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?