AZ/Janice

Hi, everyone is different. I had the gastric bypass 5/1. I spent 1 night in the hospital. I went back to work (office job) after 3 weeks & for me it was too soon. I had wished I had taken longer. I felt very weak & tired. I think part of that is because I am much older, I am 60. It seems that younger people were recovering much faster. I am now almost 2 months out. I am feeling better now & have lost 50 pounds. Good luck to you!

My Dr has taken me OFF both my chronic knee/back/joint pain meds pre-RNY surgery 6/25. In just 2 weeks I am off Meloxicam and Cymbalta...I can barely walk I hurt so bad...my right shoulder hurts so must sleep in a recliner with a pillow under my right arm and pillows under my knees to keep from crying from the pain. I need both knees replaced yet both my ortho surgeon and my RNY surgeon and I agree that RNY first...lose mass weight, then see how my knees, back, etc., are...
but right now I HURT LIKE HELL

I want watermelon! And a salad. It's funny how our tastes have changed. I can't wait to start some soft foods. I bought cottage cheese, fanning lite & fit Greek yougart so hopefully I can start a little of that tomorrow.

Wow you look absolutely amazing!!!! You are an inspiration to me. I can't wait to start my journey. My surgery is May 1st. I know it won't be easy at first but just knowing that if I do as I am told, I will finally get the weight off. Thank you for pasting your pictures!

Hi, I am scheduled on 5/1. I am so excited & can't wait to get the process started. I have a lot of low back pain, knee pain & also hip pain. For the last few years I have taken so many steroid injections & one day I just made up my mind to just take the step to get the weight off. My doctor said it is the best decision I have ever made. Wish I would have done it sooner. Getting ready for Pre Op testing & more education classes. Good luck! I am anxious to see how it goes for you!