My surgery was one week ago today. It has been a challenge to stay hydrated, the first few days I was pretty dehydrated and almost went to the hospital a few times. But I pulled through and had no major complications!

The stats:

Preop diet weight loss 15 lbs and lost 11 pounds this week for a total of 26 pounds in two weeks!

I know this is just the beginning but I'm really excited for the rest of the journey!

Has everyone here had the laparoscopic surgery or open procedure? How about the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

I hope you get better really soon. I'll be praying for you. Try to move around' date=' walk as much as you can. Like after each nap make it a point to walk longer each time.[/quote']

Thanks I am tring to get up but I'm too high right now. The pain is bad and the meds are so strong. Can't even text right

Has everyone here had the laparoscopic surgery or open procedure? How about the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

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Has everyone here had the laparoscopic surgery or open procedure? How about the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

I had laparoscopic both times.

I'm having the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery. But I don't know much about it.

I had laparoscopic both times.

I hope this is not a stupid question, but why 2 times? Any tips to avoid having it twice?

I hope this is not a stupid question' date=' but why 2 times? Any tips to avoid having it twice?[/quote']

I had RNY in 2004.... Lost 130 lbs. started gaining back 3 yrs ago partly due to taking on bad habits and not following the rules. (drinking, bad food choices and no exercise). I gained back 80lbs. Was able to eat a full meal again. Felt like a failure that I had worked so hard initially and let it all go. The stoma to intestine stretched out so food emptied very quickly so I felt hungry right away. (they didn't use the little band back in 2004 to keep that opening small). Had a revision where they put the band in and fixed a pocket that had been formed in my intestines. I'm 1 month post op and down 20lbs. It will be slower for me as my body has adjusted to the malnutrition already so I will have to work very hard this time. But this IS the last time. I'm going to make it and make it last!

I had RNY in 2004.... Lost 130 lbs. started gaining back 3 yrs ago partly due to taking on bad habits and not following the rules. (drinking' date=' bad food choices and no exercise). I gained back 80lbs. Was able to eat a full meal again. Felt like a failure that I had worked so hard initially and let it all go. The stoma to intestine stretched out so food emptied very quickly so I felt hungry right away. (they didn't use the little band back in 2004 to keep that opening small). Had a revision where they put the band in and fixed a pocket that had been formed in my intestines. I'm 1 month post op and down 20lbs. It will be slower for me as my body has adjusted to the malnutrition already so I will have to work very hard this time. But this IS the last time. I'm going to make it and make it last![/quote']

Wow! Sounds like you really got control now. I'm sure you will achieve your goals. It's amazing you didn't just give up. It is very brave of you. Best of luck!

You sound so knowledgeable. I wish I had someone like you to serve as a mentor. This is so new to me. My friends are mostly skinny and most think I'm crazy for choosing this and not doing it the natural way.

Wow! Sounds like you really got control now. I'm sure you will achieve your goals. It's amazing you didn't just give up. It is very brave of you. Best of luck!

You sound so knowledgeable. I wish I had someone like you to serve as a mentor. This is so new to me. My friends are mostly skinny and most think I'm crazy for choosing this and not doing it the natural way.

I'll send you my email. I can't say I'm that knowledgeable but ive been through it once before. I know where I messed up. Lol. We call need support and would love to have a support buddie too!

I'll send you my email. I can't say I'm that knowledgeable but ive been through it once before. I know where I messed up. Lol. We call need support and would love to have a support buddie too!

THANK YOU! It would really help ease my anxiety to communicate with someone who has gone through this. It's very kind of you.

I'll send you my email. I can't say I'm that knowledgeable but ive been through it once before. I know where I messed up. Lol. We call need support and would love to have a support buddie too!

Yup it's always easy for anyone to make judgment and talk from ignorance when they don't even know the battle n trenches we have endured.

Yup it's always easy for anyone to make judgment and talk from ignorance when they don't even know the battle n trenches we have endured.

What people refuse to realize is that Obesity is just like any other medical disease out there.

What people refuse to realize is that Obesity is just like any other medical disease out there.

I agree. I also think, there is no easy way. This surgery is tough. Many sacrifices and lots of will power. That takes a strong person. I'm still going to work out and eat less. I just need a jump start!

I agree. I also think' date=' there is no easy way. This surgery is tough. Many sacrifices and lots of will power. That takes a strong person. I'm still going to work out and eat less. I just need a jump start![/quote']

It's a lifetime adjustment!

This is day 5 and I have nooo energy. Bleeding is light dr said put a bandage. I'm getting my Water and Protein and Vitamins in but all wanna do is sleep. Lord hear my prayer.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have zero to no energy for almost 2 months, if not a little longer! Your body just went through a HUGE change! Just do what you can- still exercise even if it's just a couple of minutes. Make sure your taking your vitamins, water and protein. The fatigue is normal- don't get frustrated ...this to shall pass!