caligul

Hang in there! Two months post-op and down nearly 60 pounds is AMAZING! Just do what you have to do and keep up the great work!

Calgirl you may be right because things do changed I am a year and 1 month post opt I am doing great and wish you all a healthy and safe recovery you all got this.

Congrats to everyone who has chosen to be healthy wishing you all a fast recovery as well as pain free recovery. Walking helps with the gas as well as Protein and Water helps with the recovery and healing. You all got this and welcome to the losers bench.

Wow...6 weeks post op...by then my schedule says I should be on a regular diet. I had to do a 15 day complete liquid diet pre-op. ..I wonder if that make a a difference on the transition to solids.
And it could be that research has changed since ur surgery date.

Hey ladies...question for yah
I'm definitely much better from the gas now that I'm 4 days post op. But have been having a horrible pain on the lower left side of my belly. At first I thought it was my skin ripping away from staples. . But there aren't any staples. ..and nothing showed up on CT scan...so I'm wondering if there is a small muscle tear. ..bc it hurts like hell when I move! Dr appointment next week to check it out again. ..did any of you experience anything like this?

thanks Caligul, my surgery had set backs in the O.R It took an hour to get the breathing tube Down my throat. They said I have a fleshy throat. Thanks to my diligent surgical & anesthesia team they got it done. I couldn't have imagined going home without my surgery being done.. I feel so blessed and also to know I'm not alone in this...

Hello everyone. I'm 1dsy post op. The pain is tolerable with my pain pump. I felt the gas the night after surgery. I walked buy it wasn't too much fort me. However, I felt very weak and nauseated. I even had the patch to stop the nausea behind my ear. The nurse said that it would have been worse had I not had it... She gave me a med in my iv to subside it I took a nap and felt much better to walk.
So happy to be post op & on the other side. Happy everyone doing better!!!

I couldn't imagine doing liquids for 6 weeks! Hats off to you hun! I did have 2 week pre op liquid diet so maybe that's the difference like @@caligul said. I do know that those who were sleeved have to do an extra week of liquids in my program...but seems like everyone's requirements will be a little different.

Wow...6 weeks post op...by then my schedule says I should be on a regular diet. I had to do a 15 day complete liquid diet pre-op. ..I wonder if that make a a difference on the transition to solids.
And it could be that research has changed since ur surgery date.

My team has us starting soft foods/blended foods for weeks 2 & 3 post op...so its the same as you...

I can't wait until I get to this phase! That's encouraging that insurance will pay for it - I'll have to check with mine - I was prepared to pay for it myself.

My surgery is supposed to be June 30th. Congrats to all those who have had it and good luck to all of those coming up. ????

I am 3 days post-op and pooped this morning. Wasn't much but enough to help relieve some gas too. I've been walking a lot and the gas isn't too bad. I came home from the hospital yesterday and I'm feeling not too bad. My stomach is sore but that's expected. I gain a few pounds in the hospital but lost that last night. Now I am just trying yo get some Protein Shakes down and my Water. Little sips...I also exited for this journey to finally be here! Thanks for asking! How is everyone doing?

@@KDM74 I will...it sounds like others have had the same issue. .. they said with time it goes away. .. it's due to that's the side they do all the work on...but I will let you know what the dr says Thursday.

@@caligul I had the same horrible left side pain and still do so you are not alone. Mine felt like something was stabbing me in my rib cage. I'm 10 days out and it has gotten better but it is still very painful. My Dr says it's normal and that it will take some time to heal since that is the side they did all the work. How is everything else? Hope it gets better for you!

Hello everyone I have had Tummy Tuck with muscle repair and I am now 5 days post opt and I am loving my results, I am in no pain and the pain that was discusses is overrated or I just have a high pain thrust hold they removed 10 pounds of fat from my tummy area and the results are outstanding. I love the new me and I am loving life. I encourage anyone who has extra skin and it is bothering them to not be afraid of a tummy tuck I was 1 year post opt from RNY . Do not let anyone tell you insurance will not pay for it because they do , they approved tummy tuck with muscle repair and Lipo, I was in such good physical health that I did not need lipo.

Welp my fellow June 2015 RNY's.....it's my time (6/2)....and I'm at peace....and ready to get the party started and continue this journey to a lifetime commitment of health. It's been 35 years of indulging in bad food choices. ..now ready to commit the remainder of my life to a healthier life....and indulge in healthy food choices; andddd I wouldn't be mad if a sister became a mother along the way
Best of luck to all of you along your journey. ..and let's do this.....and knock obesity out the park....NO MORE obesity labels for me!!!

Hi, I did experience upper left side pain and lower pelvic and bladder pain for a bit. It was a while ago but I believe they sent me for CT Scan and urine specimen test but it was ok. It eventually resolved on its own I'm not sure exactly how long it took. Maybe about 1 month but your body has been through more than you know. I took Tylenol and my prescription pain meds as needed. During your follow-up next week I'm sure they will determine if there is anything else that needs to be tested. Maybe a heating pad may help a bit with the discomfort. Hope you feel better soon.

I didn't have much gas pain post-op but I remember walking as much as I could to get things going. 8 months seem so long ago now, lol. Congratulations on your surgery! ????

Wow I'm on the losers bench now ???? I can't believe it's my turn to become the new healthier me. I'm very blessed there were no complications per my knowledge. My doc will be in at 6, so I'll post an update as soon as there is one.. And Thank You to everyone who've told their stories about your journey, they really do help when you are a newbie. Keep up the good work everyone ???? one day soon I hope to pay it forward with any knowledge I get from this journey..

Here are a few progress pics at 8 months post -op. I can't be any happier with the results so far. Having this surgery has changed my life. I am so grateful for the all of the support I get here and elsewhere. Reading everyone's successes has been a true inspiration.
I now love exercising, who would of thought!!!!

I have surgery on Monday at 1045. I am on a 2 day all liquid diet starting tomorrow. It's getting real

Great job! You even look younger! Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to get there!

Oh SHMILY, you look great!!! If no one else will say it, I will

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well