ambpete

Good morning everyone.......I had my surgery on Tuesday, July 8th. I had very little pain and no real issues. I spent 2 days in the hospital and was released on Thursday afternoon. The only issue I had after discharge was my leg swelling up due to being off my meds for 2 weeks. This gave me problems for walking the first couple of days home, I did get back on my medication and with in hours I was feeling much better. Last Thursday I went back to my doctors to get the drain removed and have my 1st check up. Everything went well and I have lost my first 11lbs/in 10 days post-op. I am not having any real hunger pains, but the stage 1 diet is getting old very fast. The good news is that I move on to stage 2 eating today I feel great and am so happy I did this. And I should have done it 20 years ago. I'm 68 years old , so if there's any of my senior buddies wondering if you can do this, i'm proof you can! I will keep you posted on my progress and good luck to all of us as we embark and travel this new life together.

Good luck! I know you will do well.

Keep that positive attitude Misty! You will be fine and hopefully you will have minimal pain like myself. Other than a knee issue this weekend i'm flying thru it all. 7 days post op and everything is going according to plan. You will be in my prayers!. Keep us posted....ambpete

Hi Angel! Overall I am feeling very good as far a the surgery went. No pain and just trying to g et on this schedule for stage 1 food. The only major problem I have is severe knee pain. It was so bad yesterday I went to the emergency room, as I was afraid of blood cloths. Very swollen and painful. Go news, no clots, Just a bad case of arthritis. I have been off those pain meds for my knee for 2 weeks and the pain finally kicked in yesterday. I just have to handle it till my meds come back. Just hang in there and it will get better. Time is on our side in our journey! Please keep me posted and I hope you start feeling better soon,

Misty....Everything you said I experienced just two weeks ago. It is all normal. Even in the recovery room the first thing I though was, "what have I done" And you will succeed and do what you need to do to make it a happen. I am 3 days post op and i'm starting to feel better than 24 hours ago. No real pain, no hunger either at this point. So just stay positive and I cant wait to hear you share your experiences for everyone! You will be a winner too!

I wish you so much luck on Tuesday and I know you will do fine. My ay is starting better so I think its true each day ets better if you follow the rules. Its gooing be one hell of a ride thought. I'll keep ya posted1

Sorry I guess I am still under as I read my comment as yours. But I will continue to update you, just br with me ambpete...

Misty Raine.....Glad to hear your doing well. My first meal yesterday noon was exactly the same as yours. Like you couldn't finish but half of it. I was released in the afternoon and spent my first nite in my recliner instead of my bed. Just could not handle the flat bed yet. So my chair is my new friend, haha. Gonna have a little protein shake and pudding for breakfast. And i'm sure it wont be much. Keep us posted! Can't wait to see what today brings

I just had my first phase one meal of pudding, custard,and tea. Taste so good but I could only eat a little of it. But I am full and feel ok. I should be released in a few hours or so. Good luck to the rest of my 7/7&7/8 buddy's. Looking forward to hearing about your journey. Now onto the healthier side!

2days after surgery and feeling good. No problems or complications. Very little pain or discomfort, thank God. Had liquid diet of hello,water,broth. All the yummy stuff! I will start stage one diet today and may even be released later today. Overall it's been a good experience so far. Hoping to get my first shower today.

Tiger lilly 14''''''' I had my surgery at st. Peter's hospital in albany NY. My surgeon is Mehul Travedi. Imagery pleased with my doctor and hospital. It sounds like you are doing very well. Please keep me. Posted on. Your success and I will do the same. Ambpete

My first update for you all. I Had my surgery at the 7:30am yesterday and took about 3 hours total. I started walking 3 ) Hours after my surgery. So far I am feeling very I am feeling pretty good. Around 8 Am I will go down and have it checked for leaks. If it's good I will start phase 1 diet today. My mouth is very dry an d can't wait to have a drink of something. Very little pain so far, but I'm sure that could change. If all goes as planned, I will be home Thursday in the afternoon. I hope all my other buddies are doing well. I will update tomorrow!!

Good luck today to all you 7/7ers today!!! I'm right behind you on 7/8!!

Good luck Misty Raine........ I will be following your progress in the coming days. I am one day out from you for my WLS. I too will also update you on my progress. Your new "senior" buddy Ambpete.

I am a July 8th surgery date. And I am very nervous about it. I'm older [68] and I wonder if I am going to be able to break all these old habits of mine. I want to succeed and finally get my self healthy. I only have to do 1 day of Clear liquids on Monday, so I know I can handle that. But I am ready to get moving and get on with my new life. I would love to be a buddy to anyone who wants to follow my story. Hopefully I can give some valuable info. on my daily experiences. Either way, good luck to you all and I will be watching for your up date.

Hey RuthFour......Go for it like i'm doing. I have had the same issue thinking I could do it myself. Guess what...I cant. I am 68 years old and having my gastric bypass on July 8th. Only 1 week away. My doctor has actually done surgery on a 74 year old , with great success. I need all the help I can get and I am ready. I want to be around for another 20 years or so, so I will make these changes necessary. Please keep me posted on your journey! Us seniors gotta stick together. We can do it!!!!

Congrats grandma! Next Tuesday is my date for gastric bypass surgery and I am ready to get this 68 year old body in shape again! Good luck and keep us posted on on your daily happenings and I will follow up also!

My surgery has been moved up from July 28, to July 8th. My surgeon require clear liquids for 1 day only before surgery. I am very lucky since i'm reading that some folks are needing a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks or more. Good luck and keep us posted on your results and journey to this new life.

Good luck! and please keep us posted on your new journey!

I also Have CDPHP a /Medicare PPO plan. My plan has a $550.00 deductible 0nly. There is no other cost to me. Depending on your plan with them it could vary. Is your plan thru your employer?

That's great to hear. My pre--op is tomorrow and I will find out when i have to start my liquid form. I have opted for the GNC premixed lean shakes. A little pricey, but their 14 0z. bottle and contain 25 grams of protein. And they taste good!. Not sure what else to expect, but I am ready for it. And its good to see I am not the only 68 year old with this surgery ahead of them. Good luck....

Well, I can't give any ladie updates, but my pre-op is this Tuesday. But I will give you updates as I go along. Good luck to all.

I was scheduled for July 30th. After some conversations with the doctors office, I am a go on July 8th. Its been 7 months in the works and I am ready. Good luck to you on the 7th. I will be looking forward to your updates

You sound a lot like me. I too had planned on the sleeve but was told the same as you. I have gerd and Barretts also. My knees , shoulders and hands ache from arthritis. I had lost about 50 lbs back 5 years ago and after a rotator cuff major injury, I put it all back on. I started this process back in December and I am nearly at the end. With all my issues I will go with my doctors suggestion, gastric bypass. July 8th is my date and I cant wait to start this and extend my life I am 68 years old and I want to outlive the rest of my sibling who have all passed from cancer. I am ready to finally conquer this demon I have.

Sounds like you are off to great start. I meet with Dr. Trevedi on July 3rd for pre-op and I only hope I can be as successful as you are. Please keep your post coming as they are so informational to all us beginners! It shows me there really is light at the end of my tunnel!