Briswife15

I second the Diclofenac cream, but don't need it anymore since my steroid injections. If you can't do the shots, the Diclofenac cream really does help a bit. Yup, Tylenol sucks!! Lol!

It hasn't even been 2 weeks since your surgery. Just sayin'! The surgeons have this plan for a reason. I had bypass the same day and am still on clear liquids! I know all surgeons are different. Enjoy your soft foods! I dont get them for another 2 weeks!!

You look awesome and are an inspiration!

Oh, I see! I have 2 oz espresso glasses, and have also learned to sip small amounts from a 24 oz water bottle. I don't usually "over sip", but when I do I get a sore pouch!

No problems. It takes me 12 hours though, to get in 100 ounces. I just sip slowly all day long.

What do you mean? I had no limit on sugar free, calorie free liquids on the pre op diet.

You're welcome! It helps that i have not gone back to work, so my "job" is sipping and walking!! Best to you!

Yes, constantly sipping small sips all day long.

Hi! I had my surgery the same day as you. I have 3 more days of clear liquids then my follow up with nutritionist and surgeon on Wednesday. Unlike you, I've been blessed to have absolutely NO hunger. I do spend time planning bariatric friendly recipes I will be able to eat in a few weeks. Somehow it helps me get thru the endless shakes and fluids. I have not lost tons of weight because I gained 10 pounds of water weight in the hospital. I'm losink ar a rate of a pound a day, which I'm happy with. I am supposed to walk at least 3 times a day, but have only managed 2 times. Still have a little bit of pain. All in all, my recovery is bettet that I expected.

I'm 11 days out from my RNY, and have been drinking 100 oz a day since my first day home from the hospital. It takes all day. I get ip and have 10 oz protein shake over about 45 minutes, then fill up a 24 oz bottle with Crystal Light and start sip, sip, sipping. I repeat all day, having about 30 oz protein shake, and the rest either Crystal Light or warm tea. I finish around 7 pm. Good luck!! It is possible.

Ive been drinking the surgeon's goal for me since day 4. You must continue to take continuous baby sips even though you have gas pains. Dehydration is the number one cause of hospital readmissions. You can do this! The pains get better every day.

I too have picked the middle of "normal" BMI range for my goal. I have only been morbidly obese for 25 of my 57 years, and was slim before that. My feeling is that I'm not going through all this to remain in the obese or overweight category. My surgeon focuses more on gains in health than losses in weight. He says his paitents should see a loss of 60 percent of excess wright, which would still leave me quite heavy. I need to lose 120 pounds to get to my goal. I plan to be successful!!!

Congratulations on the exciting news!! Can't offer any advice, but best wishes!

For my severe knee arthritis I received bilateral steroid injections and they worked like a charm. I went from being incapacitated to having zero pain!!

Hey, I had surgery the same day as you did. I weigh myself every morning because I have found from previous experience that if I don't weight myself regularly the weight can creep back on. I don't get stressed by weighing myself everyday.

I've lost a human head ! Sounds kinda gross.

Hey, just wanted to let you know the pain when you breathe does go away with time. I was really upset that I had such horrible pain when I took a deep breath, but it finally went away.

Yes! I have the exact same situation going on! My surgery was the 27th of March. I feel a sharp pulling pain when I try to sleep on my side, so for 10 days I have been sleeping on my back. I have a bruise the size of a luncheon plate around my belly button. It is huge, dark, and gross!!! I think the pulling pain will just take time to go away. Best wishes!

Ah, the dreaded 3 week stall! Lots and lots of posts about it. Push through it, and keep on program, and it'll pass. Good luck!

Congratulations! I had my RNY 10 days ago. Every day is better than the day before! Keep moving and sipping!

I gained 10 pounds of water weight in the hospital. It goes away pretty quickly, and you will soon start seeing weight loss. Good luck!!

My surgeon says we can start back up with coffee, but to be aware it might cause stomach upset. I've stuck with tea since my surgery 10 days ago. Might try coffee again after 3 weeks. Enjoy!!

Welcome, Mrs. Q. Look around this site and read lots of posts! Folks here have been through this, or are currently going through it, and have lots of good advice. Don't let the stories scare you. Some are great, some not so great, but those tending to need support post here. I had my first seminar in May 2018, and had my surgery last week. All is going very well. Best wishes!

Just wanted to say I'm sorry you were denied. Hopefully the external review will reverse the decision.

I think you need Magnesium not potassium. Low magnesium leads to nighttime leg cramps. They make supplements. Hope you feel better soon!!