Dawn

I had my RNY done at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL 12 days ago. 1st my Dr does a drain, endoscopy, and barium swallow. All of the hard work paid off in peace of mind if nothing else. My nurses were fabulous and as helpful or not helpful as I needed. I never waited more than 5 minutes and when I called panicked in the middle of the night because I felt like my bladder was going to explode they didn't make me feel stupid. (I had fallen asleep on the tube and it had been backing up, so empty catheter bag/full bladder). The next day I was wheeled down for my barium swallow to xray. They had me sip a couple of times and it was done. The flavor was only so/so but not gag worthy. In addition my surgeon fixed a hiatal hernia he saw during the endoscopy that has corrected and GERD/acid reflux I was suffering. The Dr and his nurse Jennifer both came to see me while I was in recovery. I didn't really watch tv sorry I was sleeping. I also had a drain they checked and emptied every couple of hours. I was kept on a pain pump (not sure what it is called) until half way through day 2. Went home on day 3 feeling tired but good. I went for my followup yesterday and was moved to puree...Yeah! Sounds like your hospital wasn't very interested in your comfort, sorry that they treated you that way. Best of luck to you, hope the rest gets easier for you. Prayers.

Good luck, prayers on the way.

I am home from the hospital on time and feeling very well. I had the pleasure of meeting hajones and lilredsis during my stay. My surgeon did an excellent job!

Just worry abouts fluids Hun food will come in time. I read on here where people used Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup for there meds crushed, or try to take your pills whole with a good sip.

Follow up is dec 6 at 145 hillary

I don't feel that different...is that weird?

I have the oily hair and nice face thing to I have not needed face lotion at all and by the end of the day my hair is oily. Weird

So I have been experimenting with some Protein Shake recipes. Bless the hubby who let me use him to as a taste tester. Take 2 scoops of powder & mix up standard shake or do what I do and use a premade shake. Add 1 cup ice. Add 1 tsp sugar free pudding or Jello to flavor. Add a drop of either butter extract or vanilla extract. Blend...so yummy we did Choclate strawberry (w/butter), and Chocoholic with Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup and vanilla extract both 4-4 1/2 stars out of 5 per the hubby :)Will post other combos we liked later.

So I got home from the hospital today! I will miss Hillary being right next door! I am still drowsy, but my pain is under control with the loratab and I had a protien shake and a couple of tsp of cream of chicken Soup. No nausea still! No vomits! But the 1 hour trip home took almost 2 and it stunk even with a pillow. Glad to be on the losing side, now if only I start losing Glad to be post-op though! 3 days post op today!

Yes we are family! I could not have done this without all of you!!!

i had my surgery this morning. the pain is not as bad as i thought it would be. wishing success to everyone!

OMG.....I'm on my way home and this 2 1/2 hr drive is SO HORRIBLE!!!!
xo Hilary

3rd day post op and I am FINALLY having gas that I can actually get out! Thank you Jesus! What a relief!!!
xo Hilary

I am home from the hospital on time and feeling very well. I had the pleasure of meeting hajones and lilredsis during my stay. My surgeon did an excellent job!

I am home from the hospital on time and feeling very well. I had the pleasure of meeting hajones and lilredsis during my stay. My surgeon did an excellent job!

I'm out! Surgery went great yesterday. Pain. It's getting easier. Definitely feeling better. On liquid meds now. Much more manageable. Not hungry. Sip. Sip. Sip. Still feels like a dream! So excited to be a loser and have a success story finally! You guys are so awesome on here sharing. Very helpful and knowledgable Put me at ease and let me know what to expect! Hugs!,

Every doctor seems to be different. My surgeon requires the Vitamins from the beginning. They advised me to work myself up to the amount of Protein I need gradually because I won't be able to get 90 grams in immediately. Hopefully you get it figured out during your appt tomorrow. Good luck & well wishes!

Today is my new birthday!!!

Best of luck to both of you. You will do great !

Doing well......surgery yesterday....still a little sore and nauseated! Can't believe Its done!!!!
xo Hilary

Doing well......surgery yesterday....still a little sore and nauseated! Can't believe Its done!!!!
xo Hilary

Congrats and welcome to the bench.
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