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April bypass buddies.
Hi everyone I had my surgery 04/03/15 SW 283 CW is 222 lbs. I go to the doctor Aug 5th hoping to make to the teens by then. I was on a stall for a while. The weight loss kick back in. Went from s 26/28 to a.size.. 20. I'm happy .
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This is SO hard !
Band 07 and Jennifer I had my RNY on Good Friday. I have been sick everyday for a whole month. During my first week check-up I had lose 14 pounds. The next week I was dizzy, exhausted,constipated, I was waiting for the new found energy. I was in the hospital for 5 days for dehydration. I was stuck in every spot in my arm looking for a vein for the IV and to get blood(one time I was stuck 8 times, because the IV came out ). I never realized it was so hard to drink Water.Eat and take pills wait 30 mins..drink water . Lets not even talk about attempting to get in all the Protein. I have also had my times when I cry and feel depressed. I guess I just needed to vent . Hopefully, we'll be feeling better soon and start to enjoy our journey.
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April bypass buddies.
Hey Magic Mojo So glad you're at home. I am so sorry that You're struggling with the Water part of recovery. I went through the surgery and now going through the recovery. A lot of people say they can hardly drink they water or eat their food. I don't have that problem. I got mixed up and ate a scramble egg and applesauce (I'll let the doctor know tomorrow) but I did't have any problems. I can drink water and stop half way just because I know I need to monitor my intake. I wonder if my surgery was a success not sick at all. Now when I came home I had got all my medicine except for my narcotics. I got it filled before I left the hospital Hopefully,we will feel better very soon
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April bypass buddies.
Hello everyone Well I had my surgery on April 3rd and returned home Monday. I was not ready to leave. I had a private room, close to the nurses desk and very nice nurses and aides. I was in a lot of pain. I burped a lot and finally had gas bubbles. And some small amount of BM. I haven't had any gas pains thank goodness. Yeah I do have a lot of soreness the hole from the drain (it was removed a couple days before I was discharged). I stopped taking my pain med because I my have to drive myself to my first appointment. Not a good idea. Also the area that the drain lead from very sore. I have an incision on my right side and a hole where the drain was placed. I have an incision under my left breast mid way on my left side, to the lower right of that incision is the last. I don't get that feeling of "I can only eat a spoon full'I don't have a problem with drinking Water and when I drink my Protein shake, I feel like I could drink the whole container. I just monitor myself to only drink half. I hope this surgery(rny) is the tool I need and it is successful for me. I hope everyone have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
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April bypass buddies.
Hello everyone I am suppose to have my surgery in the morning (Good Friday) at 7:15 am. I have to be at the hospital at 5 am. I'm hoping everything goes well. I had a heart attack in October 2014. They were some concerns about the CABG. Around 4:30 pm I got a call telling me that my white blood cell count was elevated when I did a blood tests. I have COPD and had been sick. So wish me well. I will let everyone know how it turns out. If my date changes I will let you know. Congratulations to all April new journeymen (an women). Good Luck and speedy recovery to all.
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Surgery Thursday and Nervous/ Prayers needed
Hello Titan05 Hope this little note finds you well. Just wanted to let you know that my surgery is on for April 3,2015. I don't know the time. They will call me the day before to let me know what time to the surgery floor. Keep us informed how it's going on yoir journry.
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Tomorrow!
Virgo66 I was so happy to hear that your surgery was successful . Just take care of your self and follow the doctor instructions. I have mine on Good Friday. It was that date at first then it was changed to the second. I was suppose to have my surgery,originally October 8 2014, but 2 days before I had to have open heart surgery. I went to have my pre-op testing 3/30/15, and to my surprise I had to take another test for my heart. I called my surgeon's nurse an she told me to still count on the 3rd, unless I hear from the other doctor. So hopefully, I will have a successful surgery. I am very nervous. So keep in touch and let us how you are doing. By the way what is the 30/60? Is it the way we eat and drink?
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University Hospital or Cleveland Clinc
Hello courtcourt90 I will be getting my RNY on April 2. I decided to go with Cleveland Clinic. The Clinic is known more for wls The two I had to pick from was St.Vincent Charity Hospital and the Clinic.my doctor will be Dr. Kroh. Good luck with your on the choosing a hospital for your surgery.
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Day after bypass
Glad to hear everything went well and you're doing well. I hope I can report the same thing. I,m to have my surgery next Thursday. I'll try to remember that information about walking. I am starting to get nervous. Once again, glad everything went well and wishing you much success.
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Tomorrow!
Congratulations virgo66 I'm wishing you lots of luck and will be looking forward to hearing from you after surgery.
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Surgery Thursday and Nervous/ Prayers needed
titan05 Your surgery will be successful and your recovery will be speedy and very little pain. This is the prayer I'm sending to you. I will soon have my surgery on Good Friday. So please think of me at that time. Let me know how you doing
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Dump syndrome?
Hello everyone, Is the pain more in your stomach or in the chest. I recently had open heart surgery (double bypass), and I was wondering if maybe it was that type of chest pain which nwas really bad. I had a heart attack Oct.1,2014. I had my surgery 2 days before I was to have my gastric bypass.
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Protein Shakes help
I found GENEPRO to be very good. You can add it to hot or cold drinks,sprinkle it on your food/ I use to love it in a cup tea 30 grams in one serving. Premier choc once a day 30 grams gave me 60 grams of Protein by lunch
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Sept. 8th & 9th Gastric Bypass surgery.
Shauna29 So glad that you finally got your date for your surgery. My date was changed because of the heart surgery. I don't know how long an approval last (my keys are acting crazy). I nee to figure out which program or how to to combine programs (diabetes, heart healthy and rny diet). I agree with you things happen for a reason. I am now thankful that the heart problem was discovered because I may not have had a successful journey. Also my determination to get a puppy for my grand-daughter. Saved my life. I will keep in touch with you to see how your surgery goes good luck.
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Sept. 8th & 9th Gastric Bypass surgery.
I am getting better each day from the heart surgery. I love this saying I'm being blessed by the best. It covers whom ever you believe in. The doctors say I can have my surgery in about 3-4 months. I don't know about that. But I am so glad to hear your journey is working out so far. Lots of luck. and I'll keep rooting (?) you on.
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