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Hello Everyone! Getting an RNY has been a great journey that I would do again in a heartbeat. Success whether measured in dress sizes or comorbidities has been success all the way around (Haha! English teacher punny). Unfortunately, iron absorption is not keeping up with daily life and the Docs are concerned (BTW - this is the only concern as all of my comorbidities are out of the picture). Currently undergoing testing for poor iron absorption; it is consistently low. My concern at this point is going to a hematologist for iron therapies or blood transfusions and what the therapies will involve. Any experience with this?

I was off for 5 days before going back half days. This is not typical and you should listen to your doctor and your body throughout this process. Your procedures will take a lot out of you and there is no way to know for sure how you will respond... The doc will tell you 6 to 8 weeks, but you have a say in your treatment. I did not take narcotics. Could drive safely and was told so by my doctor. One day at a time. You can do this!

I went back to work 5 days after surgery working half days. It completely depends on you and your doctor's choice of medicating you. He said I could go back and pre-planned my medications so I could go without being dangerous to myself or others. He let me drive too.

It has been 5 months since RNY surgery. HW: 381 SW: 330 CW: 254 GW: 150 Seeing differences in sizes is completely different than the side-by-side pictures which were surprising. It is healing to see this and cannot imagine seeing the one year pics!

I'm ready too. I found a beginning class at the YMCA on Saturdays. I will start next week. Surgery was 8/3. I asked my doc when I can strength train or try yoga and his PA said this week as I start eating solid foods. I think my healing rate is faster as I had to... went back to work the week after surgery. I'm sharing because the connection between solid foods and increased exercise may be important. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Surgery was on 8/3. I was back to work for half days 8/8. The first days were rough. Naps in the afternoons. I lost a lot of weight the first week (10+) but it was tough. Energy really returned the following week. For me, energy returned 2.5 weeks after surgery. Thank God! School started the following week (and my University classes started too). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I talked to my doctor and he prescribed a gentle laxative to help. Was better that night. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Getting up earlier has helped me. I used to get up around 6:00 and now it is aground 5:00. By the time I get home and do my evening routine, I am exhausted. sleep around 9:30/10:00 sleep pulls me to the pillow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a hernia repair and RNY 8/3/16 and have not felt hungry at all since. I theorize that I had the benefit of hunger center intervention through the procedure. Instead I will lose focus/energy; dizziness; cloudiness as an indication to eat. There are other signs and symptoms. Listen to your body. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had RNY 8/3 and my first cycle snuck up on me with little pain and heavy flow for about 4 days. Everyone is different - keep listening to your body and asking questions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was 8/3/16 and my favorite NSVs have been: 1. moving my seat up in the car - yes!!! 2. People noticing the cute dresses I own instead of my lumps and bulges 3. Energy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday went better than I'd expected. Well over my 64oz expected Fluid intake Had yogurt for Breakfast and shake for lunch. I missed having a shake during busy Houston traffic around 3:00 but felt cared for enough to actively participate in class. Everyone in the class was tired by the end around 8:30. When I got home I had some purées Beans and sour cream with cheese. Tomorrow marks the day I leave purées and officially start fork soft foods. Thank you for your support. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App