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I felt the same way. I am almost 2 months post op and a part of me still thinks I am going to fail. This is not easy. It is a life changing experience. The mental part of this experience has been the hardest thing for me. I have changed so much. I could not work out because of pain. In less then 2 months my high BP is cured and I am off 3 medications for pain. I hiked 4 miles yesterday. I never could have done this before. I would have been in bed for 2 wks recovering. Before the surgery I wanted to keep it a secret because I was ashamed that surgery was my last option. Well, now I will shout it from the roof tops. My RNY has changed my life. I'm a better wife and mother and I know I will be around for many more years to come. I would do it again tomorrow.

It gets better, I promise. I felt the exact same way. I had no idea how it would become a job to drink and I still couldn't meet my protein or h2o quotas. It took me about 6 wks post op until I finally was able to get in my liquids. I was terrified to try new foods. My husband really helps me. I am almost 2 months post op and I can only take in about 1 1/2 oz at a time of food. I snack on fage 0 with a packet of stevia, 1% milk, and the premier protein (premade) is the only protein shake I can get down. Take it one day at a time. It will get easier and you will be so thankful you did this for yourself. I'm proud of you, it sure isn't easy.

This happened to me about 3 weeks post op. It was horrible. I thought it was ok bc I wasn't taking in much of anything. I put miralax 2 x a day in something I was drinking. Miralax is slower to work but it will work and it doesn't cause any cramping. It took about 3 days. I hope you get some relief soon.

My Dr. told me today that I am cured of high blood pressure. I had surgery Dec. 30. What a blessing.

My surgery went great. Last night was rough. This morning is a lot better. I just took my first slow walk. Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

Thank you @@brokenangel84

My surgery is at 12 tomorrow..... I am getting all nervous. I haven't been anxious until today. I fear I will fail at this too. I wish I could get out of my head. Thank you everyone for all of your stories. They really do inspire me.

Thank you @@maggie0210 for your advice and your kind words. I am very excited about 2015. I wish you a Happy New Year.

Thank you for your advice @@Samantha Ann. 60 lbs how amazing!! Happy New Year!

That is amazing! I am so glad they found it. I pray that you will have a great report and a speedy recovery.

I'm starting clear liquids today. I am really excited about my new journey. I am anxious about the surgery, having dreams about it all night long. I will be happy when that part is over. Any advice on anything you wish you had known going in, either for the hospital or first weeks home?

Whoo hoo!

I bought gas x strips to take to the hospital with me just incase the gas is bad. I've never used them before. I pray they work. I hope y'all get some relief soon.

Dec. 30 RNY for me. Great way to bring in the new year. Congrats to us all.

@@bellabloom I have been going to pain management for over a year and I have that fear that I have tolerance and that the pain will be unbearable when I get switched to the liquid pain meds for the surgery. I let them do 2 epidurals and both were horrible. It caused more pain both times. I was in the bed in tears for about 2 weeks each time. I should have never let him talk me into the second one. He still wanted me to do a third one. No way in the world will I ever do that again. My RNY surgeon said that he thinks I will be able to come off most of my meds for my back and I pray that is the case. Knowing you have gone through this and you feel some pain improvement is so encouraging. I am so over hurting all the time. I hate that I need these pain meds. Keep in touch!