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Mine is average with a little extra I’d say. He has been having to fend for himself and has been eating a lot of Pasta and tacos since I had surgery. He doesn’t gain weight too quickly and he seems to be able to shed it more quickly than me (well, at least more quickly than I did pre-surgery).

I’m hoping as I progress through the stages, he can adopt some of the healthier habits that I’ll have so we can both be healthier. :)

If it’s caffeinated coffee, idk I wouldn’t count that, because it dehydrates you.

Thanks for the tips! I have been trying to prioritize drinking above all else to make up for it... if I don’t get enough Protein via food- I just make it up in shakes.< br />
I know we’re not supposed to use straws, but has anyone found that they make it easier to get fluids in? I feel like little sips are easier with a straw vs no straw.

On 08/02/2018 at 19:46, jaksmommy said:

This is an interesting discussion. I take Cymbalta, Lamictal, and Lexapro. There is almost no information about psych meds after RNY. My surgeon said I “should be fine.” My psychiatrist said we can “reevaluate after surgery.” In the meantime I am 6 days post-op RNY, hiatal hernia repair, 50% removal of my stomach, and I don’t know if I am still fuzzy headed and nauseous because of dehydration or med withdrawal. I feel like I made a horrible mistake that I can’t take back. Should I crush, take whole, open the Cymbalta capsule?? Would a pharmacist have a better idea about absorption?

I think tests by cardiologists vary depending on the doctor and patient. I am an existing cardiological patient so I just had to have my cardiologist say okay (I have a minor valve issue) and have a normal EKG... as I’ve already had numerous cardiological tests.

However, at the very least you can expect an EKG. The stress test may be reserved for those with certain risk factors.

On 08/02/2018 at 18:35, Ylime said:

Hi all – Hope everyone is doing well with their recovery! I’m set to join you all in just 11 days!!!

I wanted to post a funny story here that I though you would appreciate.

My mom is very supportive of my surgery even though her Bypass didn’t go well (and she never followed the rules). I’ve had very honest discussions with her before about how critical it is to eat healthy after WLS and why her surgery wasn’t that successful. But I had a conversation with her last night that emphasized her lack of willingness to change and was a prime example of the type of person she is.

She was trying to coordinate a dinner with my family and some of her neighbors. She asked if the end of this month would work for me. I told her no because I’ll be transitioning with my food and I may still be on some combination of liquid and puree. Her response was, “Well if we go someplace with milkshakes you could have that. That’s liquid.”

Yes mom, milkshakes. That’s what my liquid diet will consist of.

I had a NSV today! I went for a walk at work and it didn’t suck! I’m only a few weeks post-op but it’s crazy the positive effects I’m already noticing.

My weight loss has slowed to about 1lb a day. I think my initial rapid loss was mostly Water so I’m not too concerned with the slow down.

Wow! What great inspiration you are! I am going to use your tips about higher Protein to help with skin.

Welp. Ate too fast at dinner and just vomited it all back up. So that’s a lesson learned. I feel so much better now!

On 08/01/2018 at 18:58, Frustr8 said:

Well my late husband was, until shortly before his death , 3 inches taller and outweighed me by 30-50 pounds. So he was BIG, did he believe it? Nope, he never missed a chance to ridicule my appearance size and family members. To his credit never to anyone outside ,especially his friends. To his detriment, in front of our children , to this day, R.D. refers to me as a fat cow because that was what Daddy Dear said . Truly sadder yet, she inherited D.D.'s heavy bone structure, so she is wider across the rump than me but she tells all her buddy-buddies on Facebook she is a Size 14. RD stands for Rotten Daughter, and she earned it, bad enough she treats me abysmally but she misses few chances to be mean to Tomkitten, mainly because he lives with and sticks up for me. And I do still love her, she was my first born my baby 👧 but I don't like her, and her actions. Tried to tell her I was planning surgery, she turned the conversation back to her favorite subject, her! I finally got a word in. edgewise to ask her "did you hear,me say oh was going to have major surgery? Her answer "Whatever" I keep waiting for her to reach the age of reason,at 49 it just isn't going to happen. Sad isn't it?

Now that I’m back to work, I’m struggling to get my Fluid in. I get sidetracked or busy...

Any tips on keeping myself on track?

I was on cymbalta and Wellbutrin xl... and they switched me to celexa and non-xl version of Wellbutrin.

My surgeon advised that the only issue was extended release meds. My primary said everything had to be tablet and crushable.
My psychiatric NP said we’d have to wait and see if I needed to change. It was frustrating- all those different answers. I ended up following my surgeon’s recommendation.

So far- no issues other than I get full from my morning medications. Had really strong anxiety around surgery tome, but I think that was due to switching from cymbalta to celexa.

I had a hydrocodone elixir that I was prescribed. I took it for 3 or 4 days. Be mindful of taking the pain medication... if your pain is intolerable or making you uncomfortable you should take it, but the longer you take it- the more constipated it can make you.

On 07/30/2018 at 14:53, J San said:

Getting back to working out period. I'm so anxious to start but I was told not until I hit 6 weeks post op. I'm supposed to not lift over 10lbs but that's just impossible. I want to get into a routine as soon as I can and stick with it.

My previous period ended on the 16th. I had surgery on the 17th and got another period that started on the 27th.

However, I’ve also only had an iud for 2 months so most of this weirdness is from that I’d bet.

I’m still very early-post op... but I can notice a difference already!

Photos are from 2 months prior to starting process, 3 months into process, and 2 weeks after RNY surgery.

I weened myself off caffeine using iced tea.. it has a lot less caffeine than coffee. When I finally got to post op and couldn’t have any caffeine- I was okay. No awful headache... and I was a highly caffeinated individual going into this. 😂

@luzbella good luck today!

On 07/29/2018 at 12:26, saygrace said:

haha very true! though they didn’t give me a pregnancy test the day of surgery, i had taken one a week prior at my preop testing

July 17th here. No real issues. First few days was very uncomfortable, but much much better now. Just have to stay on myself to keep on top of my fluids. Able to get Protein in.

Okay- so I had to take the test, too- even though I have an IUD and literally had my period the day of surgery.

But- it could be very catastrophic for you and the potential fetus if you were pregnant during surgery... so better safe than sorry. It’s peeing in a cup- which is a painless (for most) thing to do. It’s not like they’re doing a spinal tap to see if you’re pregnant.

On 07/28/2018 at 16:08, Kcchick said:

Saygrace: I am 8 days and still no BM. I’m taking miralax.

On 07/27/2018 at 20:44, sillykitty said:

Another angle, plenty of curves left

On 07/27/2018 at 15:42, Tealael said:

ahem, for me!

On 07/27/2018 at 15:49, Orchids&Dragons said:

Just be careful with your fluids since caffeine is a diuretic!