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on 8/19/2018 I will be 8 months post op and I am so grateful I made the decision to undergo gastric bypass. The journey post op started out with many regrets, but 92 lbs later and I am rejoicing. Started out with a 44.5 BMI and am now down to 29.6 HW:270 SW:265 CW:178 GW:160

Thank you darling.

Had my procedure (RNY) on December 14, 2017, will officially be 5 months po next week. I have lost a total of 74 lbs. Completely ecstatic to finally make it to 1nderland. The last time I was under 200 lbs was when my daughter was 10 months old, she's now 8 going on 9.

Wow, two days away!!!!! Good luck on Wednesday

So last week, March 14, 2018, marked my 3 month post op anniversary and I am very happy with my results thus far. 58 pounds down :-) Very close to onederland. So excited for the road ahead.

I am 8 weeks post op from my RNY. The first 3 weeks were brutal, however, sooooo worth it :-). So far I have lost 40 pounds and for the past two weeks I have been going to the gym everyday during lunch and every day during the weekend. I'll either take a zumba, boxing, cycling or aqua workout class. Also, now that I can eat more I consume a lot of grains, yogurt and tofu. I have cut meat out of my life. I am so happy with my results and cannot wait to keep going.

I had RNY on December 14, 2017 and had 6 weeks off. Just went back to work on 1/25/18. I’m at a desk all day but I run a very busy desk so time goes by and I forget to eat or drink water. Grateful I had that time off to train myself to drink the required amount of water.

Thank you and good luck on your journey. Hopefully you don’t have a horrible 1st week.

I have and I was instructed to take my pain meds and try to drink 4 ounces every hour. Don’t be afraid. Everyone has a different experience and I’ve read some really great experiences. I have to just push through my pain, but it is getting better. The first 5 days were brutal but this morning I did drink 3 ounces without taking my meds and I didn’t feel any pain. Took my meds and drank another 2 easily.

I can take in 16 ounces a day but I have to take a percocet before I even try to drink any water. And I take my pain pills every 4 hours.

First I want to give you a big hug. I know exactly what you’re going through, the only difference is as soon as I take a percocet I feel better. But I literally have to take it every 4 hours. I had RNY on Thursday and had to stay until Sunday. And even then I fibbed and said I was able to drink 4 ounces, but to this day I cannot do it. I regretted it so much because I’m in constant pain and discomfort. And let’s not talk about the nausea. Hopefully it gets better for you. Please keep us updated.

Hi there. I had bypass two days ago and I had the same jitters before my procedure. I still went through with the surgery despite my fears because I kept thinking of my longe term goal. And recovery is not fun AT ALL but I can say that it was all worth it. Good luck to you

I’m home now. 7 days of liquids, diluted protein shakes, 4 ounces every hour and then 1 month of puréed meals. This is going to be tough

So I’m two days post-op from my gastric bypass. Still in the hospital because I am not able to hold down more than 3 ounces of liquids. I am able to get up and walk around and there is zero pain from the incision sites (I have 5 of them). The only discomfort I am experiencing is from gas. Just today I was finally able to start passing gas and what a relief it was.

Wish you a speedy recovery

Wow, so you didn’t get the laparoscopic procedure.

Thank you. This gas pain is no joke.

Very true. It’s best to stay on top of them. Luckily I was able to have pre-op visits in the same hospital so they all used the same system for document management but that didn’t stop me from emailing and calling after each visit lol. Pretty sure I drove my patient coordinator insane

Thank you. They gave me my date before the approval. I was so afraid I wouldn’t get approved by the date but I called insurance every other day lol. Recovery is going well. My only issue is the discomfort from gas.

I know the feeling. I was woken up at 3 as well and the discomfort from gas is the only issue I am having. Such a headache. So now I am up walking around. Did they say when you are able to go home?

Thank you everyone for your well wishes. I slept almost all day. Immediately after surgery I felt fine, the anesthesia was still kicking in. I was able to get up and use the bathroom with ease. With my first once of water I did great but when I drank my third I got the worse gas EVER and was begging for pain meds lol. As soon as I got the meds I fell right to sleep. Now I’m up walking around in attempt to move the gas around, it’s so bad, I can walk with ease but the discomfort from the gas is a bit much.

Hi [emoji1423]. How was the procedure. I’m waiting now to be called in to change into my gown. [emoji51]

I was nervous too. My paperwork was submitted to insurance on December 1st. Got my approval on December 7th and today, December 14th, is my surgery day. I’m with UHC Oxford and the process was quick. I called and checked on the status every other day until I heard approved lol. Good luck

Within an hour I will be undergoing gastric bypass[emoji51]. A bit nervous. Will post recovery

Thank you for the info