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Nothing like people who judge you for getting the surgery and think less of you for it because it's the "easy way out". I love those who I told I was getting surgery and they say "oh that surgery is so unhealthy, just work out and eat healthy!" work out and eat healthy you say? What is this black magic you speak of? I've never heard of that and certainly haven't tried it, Cookies are good for you aren't they? Fucking morons. - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Just realize that it is a life changing surgery and needs a lot of devotion on your end to be successful. The second you believe it's an effortless "quick fix" you will be bound to fail. Learn as much as possible about your surgery. You'll be so happy :] - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Just curious, maybe some of us are closer to each other than we think? I'm from west palm beach, florida and my surgeon was Paul Wizman - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Wow, well good for you. I don't think I would have been comfortable leaving that soon but then again I'm a baby - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Whoa they're letting you leave day after surgery? I was there from Monday - Friday (I was scheduled to leave Thursday though) - Kaylee Ann<br />- Surgerversary: 6/11/12

I had my RNY performed 6/11/12 and also have a concave incision on my left side that is my most painful incision. My surgeon told me the reason it is concave and hurts so bad is he basically tied the muscles together which enables safer healing, but more painful. I went in at 5'8" 263lbs and am sure that the smaller we get the less noticeable that sink hole will be, and my brother (went from 360 to 170) said that his incision scars that used to be 4" long now look like 1/2" cat scratches. Don't forget - you will be a lot sexier with scars than fat - Kaylee Ann

Ughhhhh just got home. Worst experience of my entire life, worse than surgery. They shot me 5 times with lido (honestly only felt one though) and then proceeded to cut me open with a scalpel and basically finger banged my insides until all the pus and infection came out. Even with the lido it was very painful, and of course I absolutely LOATHE the feeling of numbness, it bothers me almost to the point of nausea, so the entire time I'm flailing and I even cried due to the pain which I have never done. I've cried plenty of time in fear of pain but never from being in pain. I was just so terrified and overwhelmed. Now I have an open incision with a shit ton of gauze and have to go back every day to get the packing switched and am on antibiotics. This has been the worst day of my life thus far, for awhile I really felt like this surgery wasn't worth it. [ATTACH]300[/ATTACH] - Kaylee Ann

I had my surgery 6/11 too. They just gave me tylenol with codeine (finally) and am now waiting for my doctor to come in, inject multiple shots of lidacaine into my stomach and use a scalpel to open the old incision and drain whatever is in there. Best case scenario is I leave with gauze and antiboiotics - worse is I'm here overnight and they have to take blood and put in an IV and god knows what'll be wrong with me - Kaylee Ann

Been in the ER waiting room since 2p - Kaylee Ann

I have nothing with me except my Water bottle -.- have only had a cheese stick and Protein shake today and took my lortab at 10am - Kaylee Ann

I'm in the ER now waiting for the surgeon to see me... My RN is pretty certain that it's an infection and they're planning on draining the area (it's so swollen) by literally pulling my incision back open. No pain killers, nothing, just pulling it apart and draining. I'm freaking out, my RN said it wouldn't hurt but I really do not see how this is possible since the incision was closed 11 days ago and the area is already extremely tender - Kaylee Ann

DL, since so many people want a copy of this list perhaps you should make it a thread so everyone can share it? - Kaylee Ann

I really hope that's it. I'm waiting for my doctor to call me back but I'm sitting here losing it because I feel like it's something worse and I'll need to go back into surgery - Kaylee Ann

What will happen if it is infected???? - Kaylee Ann

One of my incisions (the left side and the largest incision where the most work was done) is now red and swollen around it. Granted my boyfriend ended up leaning on my stomach around there with his elbow a few days ago, but I'm terrified that's unrelated and something terrible is happening and I'll have to go back into surgery. I'm 11 days out and the area is swollen, red and warm and hurts (also sensitive to touch) and I've had a low grade fever on and off for 3 days - Kaylee Ann

My brother lost 200lbs in 6 months but started at 360lbs and was really hard core about it the whole time (incredibly strict approach) - Kaylee Ann

- not being horrified when I see a picture or video of myself. (I don't see that person in the mirror) - going to a Water park! - Kaylee Ann

Good idea' date=' thanks for that advice :'] - Kaylee Ann

One thing that really scares me is when the time comes that I will be able to eat something junky and not dump. I have never dumped yet due to only being 10 days out and being strict but my brother is 5 years out (rny) and I've seen him eat chips, Pasta, mac n cheese, you name it! He never seems to dump unless he actually eats a big piece of ice cream cake or something ridiculously unhealthy. Just terrified of re-gaining - Kaylee Ann

1. Being able to sit indian style without my legs falling asleep. 2. Get to wear cute clothes 3. Go on fair rides again (being kicked off a fair ride because of my weight was the most traumatic moment in my life) 4. Not wearing cardigans every single day to hide my arms (I live in hot Florida!) 5. Have the option to start up some physical activity I'd never before consider (skateboarding, parkour) - Kaylee Ann