amorse5416

hello beni, i saw your post. Congrats on having the surgery. I also had my surgery done at fair oaks, back in may. I had RNY done with dr. amoir moazzaz from blue point surgical group. I have heard of dr. fitzer. I have only heard good things bout him, so i am sure your in good hands. let us know how your surgery goes and how your doing. By the way, what type of surgery are u having? I believe you said bypass but wasnt 100% sure. I will give you some advice, be patient after surgery. Alot of people think the weight is just gonna fall off in a week. Remember the first few weeks you are healing, and your gonna feel tired and sore, thats perfectly normal from surgery and pain meds. Most people even feel a little depressed and regret having surgery for a week or two. TRUST ME< IT PASSES!!!! in a few weeks when you are back to feeling normal and you got your bypass working for you and your working you tool/program, you will thank god you had the surgery. Its amazing on how good you feel when you begin to actually get healthy. So just stick in there those first few weeks, dont get down on yourself and just take it day by day. Just remember to siup, sip, sip, and sip some more water! And another tip is as soon as your in your room and ready, start walking! It helps so much with passing gas and taking the gas pressure off your incisions. It also helps you heal quicker. You are in great hands at Fair Oaks, they have great nurses and doctors. Also i saw the other lady post that she shared a room, when i was there i asked if i could have a seperate room, and they did everything they could to get me in my own room and they did, it was very nice having my own room. Sometiems its not possible, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Also one other tip, if you have a robe, take it. Its alot more comfy than those gowns, especially since you'll be walking the halls alot! lol sorry for all those tips, just trying to help you out the best i can. Please let us know how your doing. One last thing, I realized since having surgery, one thing that has made it alot easier is making friends off here and obesityhelp.com forums. I have met a few local people off here and its been great. We meet up sometimes to grab a drink ( lol usually Water and some Soup, haha) but it makes it su much better/easier to be able to talk with someone who is going through what you are going through, or has been through it already. They cvan help with recipe ideas, tips and pointers on all kinds of things. So if you can meet some good people off here or any other bariatric forum, it really helps