Fabulous February Post-Op's

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Goodness! Glad you're home and doing well after all that!!!!

[Spunkielor 5]

Ok, so the pain has subsided i am more comfortable with myself, but I HATE Protein SHAKES! I feel unreasonably weak when I don't have my protein but the taste is unbearable and I've tried so many different ones and nothing works! I have yet to throw up, but I started having bowl movements on Monday and again today,*claps hands* I am now down to 217lbs from 238 pre-op

I hate them too, but I have found 2 that I actually like...eat good look great pure protein frosty chocolate (walmart-premixed)with a tablespoon of choc Peanut Butter PB2 and the same brandpure protein in vanilla cream with 2 oz of Torani sugar free coconut syrup...for those of you who love peanut butter...PB2 is a powder PB that is all natural..low in cal & fat and high in protein..2 flavors reg peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter...really good

[selenaarnold16 8]

I really like the Unjury Protein Shakes. They don't have that Protein taste that all others have. I mix mine with Water and it still tastes great. I have even mixed it with the light soy milk and the low carbon milk and it taste just like a chocolate shake!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I hate them too' date=' but I have found 2 that I actually like...eat good look great pure Protein frosty chocolate (walmart-premixed)with a tablespoon of choc Peanut Butter PB2 and the same brandpure protein in vanilla cream with 2 oz of Torani sugar free coconut syrup...for those of you who love peanut butter...PB2 is a powder PB that is all natural..low in cal & fat and high in protein..2 flavors reg peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter...really good[/quote']

So I broke down and ordered the PB2! Hope it's as good as you all say!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

[agirlofaith 71]

My RNY was on Wednesday- I'm post-OP!!

In the hospital until tomorrow. I started clear liquids today! I've been walking as much as I can without falling to sleep. And I've farted today!! Wahoo!

Looking forward to being home in my own bed to snuggle my husband!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

My RNY was on Wednesday- I'm post-OP!!

In the hospital until tomorrow. I started Clear Liquids today! I've been walking as much as I can without falling to sleep. And I've farted today!! Wahoo!

Looking forward to being home in my own bed to snuggle my husband!

Yay for farts!!!! So happy for you!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

[selenaarnold16 8]

My RNY was on Wednesday- I'm post-OP!!

In the hospital until tomorrow. I started clear liquids today! I've been walking as much as I can without falling to sleep. And I've farted today!! Wahoo!

Looking forward to being home in my own bed to snuggle my husband!

Welcome to the losing side! Glad all went well! Congrats!

[kparadisek 115]

I had surgery on Monday February 11th 2013!

I am 3 days post op' date=' came home yesterday @ 4pm, & I am MISERABLE!!!! I regret doing the surgery with every inch of me, I am in so much pain, I can barely breathe! I sleep, that's all I do, that's how my body copes with pain is sleep. But it's uncomfortable, I'm having horrible nightmares, I've become anti social I don't want anyone to speak to me or text me or ANYTHING I just want everyone to back off! I don't drink much because as soon as I do I start burping and farting, I guess I'm just upset because they didn't regulate my pain at the hospital, the morphine drip did absolutely no justice, I didn't receive an ounce of relief until I got my percocets yesterday morning and even though I'm still so freaking uncomfortable I'm so MISERABLE I'm becoming emotional all I wanna do is cry and scream I regret this so bad. :'(

I rather be fat and have my comfort foods !

I hope when the pain subsides all these feelings go away I really don't want to regret this for the rest of my life. :'(

CW: 235lbs Surgery Date: 2/11/13 Goal Weight:130lbs[/quote']

How r u feeling today? I hope you're doing better. Your post was the opposite of most so I thought I'd see if your ok? I don't have mine until April or May but decided to check in on this thread for info.

I hope the rest of you are doing good. I'll check back in on y'all later. Good luck everyone!

[padlrd 183]

Well I'm back in the hospital my stomach started hurting really bad last night I thought it was gas but my stomach hurt. To touch it took my liquid. Loritab but it didn't help when I woke up this morning it hurt to walk or touch my stomach so rhe did another leak test. It was ok but they said I had Fluid and blood in my stomach and my blood count was low so there watching my blood count to see if they have. To give me blood. This is getting sceary it just hurts to move

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Well I'm back in the hospital my stomach started hurting really bad last night I thought it was gas but my stomach hurt. To touch it took my liquid. Loritab but it didn't help when I woke up this morning it hurt to walk or touch my stomach so rhe did another leak test. It was ok but they said I had Fluid and blood in my stomach and my blood count was low so there watching my blood count to see if they have. To give me blood. This is getting sceary it just hurts to move

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear his. Glad you got checked out though!!!! Thoughts and prayers are with you!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

[IChatman 24]

Good morning all' date=' surgery completed at 8pm yesterday. It was an open RNY due to previous surgeries and excessive scar tissue. Incision is 6 inches and pretty painful. Had ice chips all night with no issues, and I am very, very itchy on my back of thighs & lower back. Will update after I begin to walk todaydde37[/quote']

If you don't mind me asking what were you're previous surgeries that caused an open surgury... I have had two c sections that didn't go so well so that makes me nervous

[Cecilia 201]

Hi Fab Febs! Band removal to RNY and hiatal hernia repaired 2/19/13. Surgery was 5 hours. Lots of scar tissue at port site. In Recovery, my doc discovered a big and fast growing hematoma. Back to the OR to stop bleeding. After another 2 hour surgery, I was done. Got toy room 11 hours after I went in to first OR. Hubby was very scared. 3 drains. very happy to have them out. painful diaphram spasms before they came out. I went home today!! Breathing exercises, walking, drinking fluids. Nice to be home! Passed gas for first time after surgery a few minutes ago! Progressing nicely!! Let the journey begin!!!

Wow! What a story! I hope your recovery is easier than the surgery was!

[kat77 63]

Update: As of Day 6 postop' date=' I had lost 15 crazy pounds. Advanced diet to include Protein shake, and I gained a pound back and have stalled. So don't be jealous. I probably should just be weighing weekly, but it's so exciting to jump on the scale these days... except the last two days. My dietitian gave me loads of info on what to eat and not to eat, but no actual numbers to aim for. I mean, I know I need 60 grams of Protein per day, and no more than a suggestion of fats, but I have no idea what the carb limit is, and the Protein Shake I found that tastes delish (Muscle Milk) has 300 calories per 30 grams of Protein. There have to be "lighter" ones out there... but maybe those are the ones that taste gross?

Any suggestions welcome.[/quote']

Congrats on the 16 lbs, I've only lost eleven in 15 days....keep up the good work, as for the protein, the only way I can get mine in is the "New Whey" protein shots.....very nasty, but worth it for 42 g in a 3.8 oz serving.....I'm not allowed carbs, but I know a lot of others are, I think its important to get at least your protein in though....keep it up, you're doing great!

Hi Fab Febs! Band removal to RNY and hiatal hernia repaired 2/19/13. Surgery was 5 hours. Lots of scar tissue at port site. In Recovery' date=' my doc discovered a big and fast growing hematoma. Back to the OR to stop bleeding. After another 2 hour surgery, I was done. Got toy room 11 hours after I went in to first OR. Hubby was very scared. 3 drains. very happy to have them out. painful diaphram spasms before they came out. I went home today!! Breathing exercises, walking, drinking fluids. Nice to be home! Passed gas for first time after surgery a few minutes ago! Progressing nicely!! Let the journey begin!!![/quote']

Congrats on the beginning of your journey....sorry you had such a rough start. Glad you are doing better now!

My RNY was on Wednesday- I'm post-OP!!

In the hospital until tomorrow. I started Clear liquids today! I've been walking as much as I can without falling to sleep. And I've farted today!! Wahoo!

Looking forward to being home in my own bed to snuggle my husband!

Congrats and welcome.....good job on then walking!

Well I'm back in the hospital my stomach started hurting really bad last night I thought it was gas but my stomach hurt. To touch it took my liquid. Loritab but it didn't help when I woke up this morning it hurt to walk or touch my stomach so rhe did another leak test. It was ok but they said I had Fluid and blood in my stomach and my blood count was low so there watching my blood count to see if they have. To give me blood. This is getting sceary it just hurts to move

Patricia, I am so sorry to hear you are having so much trouble.....I've been considering going back for the pain and back pain. I think my kidneys might be causing some of this. I just prayed for you...I hope you will be well soon, God bless and I will keep praying for you...hugs

[padlrd 183]

I'm still bleeding not sure where its coming from and there giving me blood

[softballmomof4 5]

I'm still bleeding not sure where its coming from and there giving me blood

Praying for you! You are n good hands with your doctor. Good luck and speedy recovery. Keep us posted.