This space is dedicated to all the “Magnificent March 2013” people that have decided to make major changes in their lives. This is the space to celebrate our NEW LIFE together!

I just wanted to thank everyone who kept my dad and family in their prayers !!! He went from being told they couldn't fix his heart and he was going to die to finding the best aortic cardiologist surgeon on the east coast!! He had surgery to repair his torn aorta Thursday and is recovering well!! They expect him to be able to go home next week and make a full recovery soon!!! God is amazing!!!

Praise God. Send all your family our best wishes

Janel

I've missed reading up on everyone. I'm 4 weeks post op and readmitted to the hospital yesterday. I will likely be here for a week or so. I thought I had pulled a muscle in the left side last week' date=' but after a couple of days of icky fever and a CT scan it turns out I have "retroperitoneal inflammation involving lymph nodes". I'm a wound care nurse so I only heard blah blah blah. Google tells me it's a big deal, but there seems to be no consensus on the cause. If its not related to my RNY surgery I have seriously bad timing. Hope the world is treating everyone else a bit kinder.

Kraney...thinking of you always. Get better soon.[/quote']

Oh no! I hope you get well fast! Thank you so much for your thoughts. I am praying this will end soon so I can get on with my journey. Please keep us updated.

Hi all, first check in to the post-op group since my surgery on March 11. Do I need to be added to the group to post and keep up with all my other March Post op buddies?

Lost close to 40 pounds so far and first post-op visit went really well. Two more weeks of soft solids then i'm back to the "real world" foods. Been having some stomach aches the last few days but other than that (knocking on wood...) everything's been going great. No diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, dumping or any of the other negative side effects from the surgery. 50 to 60 more lbs to go so I'm sure some of that may change once I start experimenting with what real foods I can/can't have. Wishing everyone lots of luck and dry farts

Steevo

How is everyone!! I miss you guys! What are you eating?How are you feeling?

I am doing alright I went to my 3 week post op visit today and I have lost 20lbs. I am on the pureed diet and I love it perhaps because I was getting so sick of full liquids. My main complaint is that I have been SOOOO tired this week. I also found out today that I have thrush.....yuck....I told my surgeon about it a couple weeks ago and he didn't think so but, I had a dentist appt. today and yep, thats what Ive got alright. Nystatin is so disgusting!! Hope you're doing well Kathy

Hopefully getting better!! Today was a much better day. Took a shower. After 13 days with a drain tube And pic lines that was a huge accomplishment. Hoping to take another one tomorrow! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I was able to go on two half laps around hospital floor...without throwing up after = miracle!! Funny thing is the surgeon came by and apologized because they admitted yep admitted to letting me get way beyond dehydrated. But since they have been pushing iv fluids in me like crazy I am feeling better! Biggest items were I drank 16oz of water and 12 oz chicken broth and kept everything in!!! I hope I have turned the corner! My hubby has been such a great support. He's here everyday. Such a good man. Married 18 years and counting. My parents will be back in town tomorrow or Tuesday so I am also looking forward to seeing them. Thanks everyone for your support and kind words and prayers. Only people on this board really understand how hard this is. I would not go back aNd change anything' date=' or cancel the surgery. I just happened to be the 1/100 or however many that just ran into issues. I will tell you that if you are in pain or you think something is wrong get to your dr ASAP!![/quote']

Always thinking about u! How r u today?

So glad ur keeping foods down.

Always thinking about u! How r u today?

So glad ur keeping foods down.

Doing so much better!! Today I should be getting out of the hospital!! 16 days here was enough for me! glad I am going home in better health and looking forward to finally starting my journey!! Tomorrow makes 4 weeks post op! Thanks so much for all the kind words and prayers!

Doing so much better!! Today I should be getting out of the hospital!! 16 days here was enough for me! glad I am going home in better health and looking forward to finally starting my journey!! Tomorrow makes 4 weeks post op! Thanks so much for all the kind words and prayers!

Yippee, that's great news! So happy for you!!

Feeling nauseous the past few days. No matter what I eat or drink. No vomiting just no desire for anything barely getting 20-30grams protein. Feeling sad.

Yay!!!!!!! I am out of the hospital and now at home!!!!!! So happy! Still have a drain in my side for a few more weeks, but that's ok! Happy to be with my husband and all my fur babies! plus even after all the hospital fluids I weighed in at 198 this morning! Starting weight for journey was 229, sw 214.

Yay!!!!!!! I am out of the hospital and now at home!!!!!! So happy! Still have a drain in my side for a few more weeks' date=' but that's ok! Happy to be with my husband and all my fur babies! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> plus even after all the hospital fluids I weighed in at 198 this morning! Starting weight for journey was 229, sw 214. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Omg I couldn't b more happy for u girl! I bet u feel so good. Remember to take it easy! I can't believe ur in onederland! Jealous!!!

I'm 3 weeks out now (3/20 surgery date) and have lost 20 pounds! But I've also been in a 1.5 week plateau. Ugghh. I know it will pass I just want to see the scale move again!

Yay!!!!!!! I am out of the hospital and now at home!!!!!! So happy! Still have a drain in my side for a few more weeks, but that's ok! Happy to be with my husband and all my fur babies! plus even after all the hospital fluids I weighed in at 198 this morning! Starting weight for journey was 229, sw 214.

wow, GO YOU!! In onederland already! I am so jealous, 18lbs to go for me. I am so so happy to see that you are home and doing better! It must feel amazing to be out of the hospital!

I can't find you can you send me a friend request' date=' Heather Scott in NH[/quote']

I couldn't find u either it's ok thanks anyway!!

I'm pretty close to you' date=' I'm in manhattan, just south of Joliet.[/quote']

That's awesome! When did u have Ur surgery?