Scoutingismylife!

I have to brag a little bit here.... I am six weeks post op and work two jobs. My part time job is commissioner at a boy scout camp. I am a jack of all trades master at none: conducting trainings, maintenance, business management, etc.... A few of the directors knew I had the gastric bypass RNY, the staff does not know and continued to hassle me when I told them I wanted to do the mile swim. I had no conditioning or prior training so with it being the fourth of July and having off from my full time job I proceeded to do the mile swim. I COMPLETED the swim in HALF HOUR and could have done two miles!! It was the most athletic thing I've done my entire life and can't wait to continue to exercise and enjoy the new me!!!! Never let anyone tell you "No!" and be persistent enough to prove them wrong! Not to mention swimming is a very relaxing and great exercise routine! Veni, Vedi, Vichi!!!!! Labor Omnia Vincit- hard work conquers all!!! Keep up great work everyone!!!! Ok rant over! Thanks for listening.

I have to brag a little bit here.... I am six weeks post op and work two jobs. My part time job is commissioner at a boy scout camp. I am a jack of all trades master at none: conducting trainings, maintenance, business management, etc.... A few of the directors knew I had the gastric bypass RNY, the staff does not know and continued to hassle me when I told them I wanted to do the mile swim. I had no conditioning or prior training so with it being the fourth of July and having off from my full time job I proceeded to do the mile swim. I COMPLETED the swim in HALF HOUR and could have done two miles!! It was the most athletic thing I've done my entire life and can't wait to continue to exercise and enjoy the new me!!!! Never let anyone tell you "No!" and be persistent enough to prove them wrong! Not to mention swimming is a very relaxing and great exercise routine! Veni, Vedi, Vichi!!!!! Labor Omnia Vincit- hard work conquers all!!! Keep up great work everyone!!!! Ok rant over! Thanks for listening.

Unfortunately when your co workers start seeing how great you will look and how much weight your down there will be rumors and questions raised.. Take it from someone who works with adjudicated youth and about 200 employees. I've heard it all from my "skinny" "co-workers" and they really are curious, inquisitive only because they care about my health and get along very well together. But, working with detention centers I am the largest employee at the company. The only advice I can give is to either "hide it" and state you've been on strict diet- which is partially true; or, be blunt- "I had surgery, and dont wish to talk about it any further and ask they respect your wishes." I have already gotten into very heated discussions about "taking the easy way out"- EVERYONE here knows WE HAVE NOT TAKEN THE EASY WAY! We have chosen a new lifestyle after exhausting everything else. I have also had the very inquisitive employees who want to know more about the procedure, etc. I simply say I had a lifestyle change please respect that and leave it alone. I dont want to get into a long story with everyone as to what i did, how i did it, etc. I know not much help... But the best I can give.

Three days post-op. Surgery was Wednesday Morning. I suppose I am over zealous and that everyone heals at different paces. Just curious is all knowing that some people post how they are walking around almost pain free days after and I still feel pain. The heating pad was allowed by my bariatric group. The only concerns was making sure incisions are covered to prevent burns to the sites. I read somewhere that someone placed muscle rub cream on their back to help with discomfort. I would be against that as it absorbs into the skin and can possibly affect the incisions.

I am still very stiff and feel like rubber bands around the incisions. I am walking around the house alot and am trying to ease off the pain med I was sent home with. I still sleep on my back. I have found i easier to use a heating pad 20 minutes on 30 minutes off at night with a cover over the abdomen of course as to not burn the incision sites.. I am just concerend. I see everyones post about walking around and feeling great... I am a bit discouraged thinking is it me? Should I be toughing it out and walking alot more....

Had surgery at 7:30a today. Was two and a half hours long and I am walking laps around the hospital floor! Still alot of discomfort but can't wait to get home tomorrow afternoon!

Thanks John and good luck! As you've heard from many of us before your in our thoughts and prayers. I too can not sleep knowing tomorrow begins anew! I found this site/ iPhone app two days ago and the support, idea, threads have helped tremendously.

This has been the longest five months of my life. Brought on by one of the toughest past year of my life! I can not wait to start a new lease on life and look forward to using the tools learned to finally reach so many dreams! I am scared, nervous, and excited!