Gingerrose

Hi I had my RNY surgery in September and I’m very happy I did it.

I’m no longer obese and no longer on diabetes and high blood pressure meds.

I’ve lost nearly 80 pounds since Pre -op diet and feel much better about myself.

Hope you all are doing well.

I got rashes do to my B 12 number being high.

So should I expect tons of loose skin since I'm over 50 -- does this correlate with age? Tummy tucks, etc, look painful!

Gingerrose, I was at Hunterdon also, just a few weeks before you. I hope your experience was as good as mine! Everybody was fabulous and so helpful.

Tomorrow I'm 3 weeks out and I feel pretty good...still having a hard time getting all of my fluids and protein....but I have lost about 20 pounds including the pre-op diet.... so that's nice.

Stepped on the scale this morning to 199.8. I know it's just barely into onederland but was just so awesome to see that 1!!!! Woot woot.

Any updates, anyone? I'm pre-surgical, and wonder about this topic myself. I'm post-menopausal, having had a complete hysterectomy at 42, but I've had long bouts of depression in the past. The last 4-5 years I have had seasonal depression in the winter, but living in Wisconsin makes that almost normal. I tried anti-depressants the first couple of years, then went with increasing Vitamin D and using therapy lights with some success the last few years. But I worry that having WLS in September will make this winter truly miserable.

I'm 55... had an RNY

I'm only 2 weeks out as of today. So I hope I do well.
I lost 18 pounds since my pre op diet..

Hi ...I'm 55 and had a RNY on 9/5/17
Seems like not many people are participating in this group anymore.

Hi I am Ele I am 56 and had GB on April 20th.
After the surgey my right thigh was numb to the touch the skin but under that where the nerves are I have unbearable pain. The doctor said that it is nerve damage and sometimes happens after surgery. I am on Lyrica 3 times a day for it if I wasn't strong enough so my doctor put me on oxycodeine I hate taking the Oxy it makes me high. But my pain in my leg is horrid. Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks for any response.
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whey Protein "isolate" has less lactose.

Hey everyone!
It's my first post, and it just had to be tmi.
I haven't had a bowel movement since the morning of my surgery. I can pass some gas, and I took Miralax 2 days in a row with no result. The surgeon's office seemed more concerned that I was passing gas. Did this happen to any of you? How long did it take to resolve? I stopped my pain med yesterday, so that should help.
Every time I drink liquids, my stomach hurts and I get a pain in my right side. Protein drinks are hard to get down. Maybe I should not refrigerate them?
I tried Sugar Free Chocolate pudding the other day. It gave me cramps like I'd have to go to the bathroom, but nothing happened. Now I'm afraid to eat any more of that.
It's hard for me to walk because of spinal stenosis, so I am going to try moving through using my recumbent bike. I can sleep on my sides, bend pretty well, etc, so going gently with the bike should be okay.
Generally, I just feel pretty blah. I guess I did just have major surgery, and I've been on this liquid diet for 3 weeks. Another week to go...

I'm looking to set myself up for success after surgery. What have you found to be "must-haves" after surgery?
I've had some suggestions like a scale, an air fryer, etc. But I'm sure all of you have some excellent suggestions.
thank you in advance!

Purely asking out of curiousity, but how many people had their Gastric Bypass done with the Da Vinci robot ?
And did you care about having it done robtically, or did that make no difference to you as a patient ?

I won't be having my surgery until probably late September or early October. I was wondering if there were items that you wish you had taken to the hospital or items that you took that we're helpful.

Yei thanks for sharing. I know every program is different i Just hope that its not for a long time

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I had my bypass done 9/5 and was wondering when most of you all got cleared to workout? I would like to start hitting the treadmill and light weights to help with my weight loss. Thanks
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Hi!
I'm from Sommerset County and had my surgery 9/5/17 at Hunterdon