The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

I also had my surgery on 10/2..

I previously had a lap band, which was a miserable fail.. I had a ton of eating issues and in the last year or so ended up eating a diet of chips, soup, ice cream, and cookies.. EVERYTHING else made me puke.. So I had that removed and went with RNY..

I was in the hospital much longer than expected, surgeon thought there was a possible leak.. I was on ice chips for 4 days, then full liquids on the 5th day, which is when I went home.. No leak, hooray!!

So I've only been eating mushies for 2 days, but I feel like already this is so much easier than the band.. Recovery from the surgery seemed easier.. In the hospital, all vitals were perfect, walking way more than expected, it was sort of a running joke in the hospital (not trying to compare myself to others, just myself from the previous surgery), and the whole coming home thing has been way easier.. I have stairs, had no issues, walking, no issues, I even ran some errands with my husband today, no problems.. I don't have any issues getting in enough water or protein, I do supplement with protein powders though.. I will say the bariatric vitamins are gross..

I don't mean to gloat, I just can't get over how much easier this experience had been versus the band, considering its a much more invasive surgery..

Hope everyone else is doing well, and to all the people headed in for surgery in the near future, good luck!!!

I went to my 6 day post op appt today and was down 11 pounds. The first 3 days were tough but today has been the best. It's no picnic' date=' but I know it's the best decision. So glad to have met you all and have that extra support!!![/quote']

Woot, woot!

I also had my surgery on 10/2.. I previously had a lap band' date=' which was a miserable fail.. I had a ton of eating issues and in the last year or so ended up eating a diet of chips, soup, ice cream, and Cookies.. EVERYTHING else made me puke.. So I had that removed and went with RNY.. I was in the hospital much longer than expected, surgeon thought there was a possible leak.. I was on ice chips for 4 days, then full liquids on the 5th day, which is when I went home.. No leak, hooray!! So I've only been eating mushies for 2 days, but I feel like already this is so much easier than the band.. Recovery from the surgery seemed easier.. In the hospital, all vitals were perfect, walking way more than expected, it was sort of a running joke in the hospital (not trying to compare myself to others, just myself from the previous surgery), and the whole coming home thing has been way easier.. I have stairs, had no issues, walking, no issues, I even ran some errands with my husband today, no problems.. I don't have any issues getting in enough Water or Protein, I do supplement with protein powders though.. I will say the bariatric Vitamins are gross.. I don't mean to gloat, I just can't get over how much easier this experience had been versus the band, considering its a much more invasive surgery.. Hope everyone else is doing well, and to all the people headed in for surgery in the near future, good luck!!![/quote']

So glad this has been relatively easier for you! Can you believe it was only a week ago?

Molly 10/2

I also had my surgery on 10/2..

I previously had a lap band, which was a miserable fail.. I had a ton of eating issues and in the last year or so ended up eating a diet of chips, soup, ice cream, and Cookies.. EVERYTHING else made me puke.. So I had that removed and went with RNY..

I was in the hospital much longer than expected, surgeon thought there was a possible leak.. I was on ice chips for 4 days, then full liquids on the 5th day, which is when I went home.. No leak, hooray!!

So I've only been eating mushies for 2 days, but I feel like already this is so much easier than the band.. Recovery from the surgery seemed easier.. In the hospital, all vitals were perfect, walking way more than expected, it was sort of a running joke in the hospital (not trying to compare myself to others, just myself from the previous surgery), and the whole coming home thing has been way easier.. I have stairs, had no issues, walking, no issues, I even ran some errands with my husband today, no problems.. I don't have any issues getting in enough Water or Protein, I do supplement with protein powders though.. I will say the bariatric Vitamins are gross..

I don't mean to gloat, I just can't get over how much easier this experience had been versus the band, considering its a much more invasive surgery..

Hope everyone else is doing well, and to all the people headed in for surgery in the near future, good luck!!!

Glad this seems to be working out better for you.

This band to bypass post gives me hope!!!!

I just want to give a praise report to!! I am a band revision to bypass. This surgery is so much easier than my band. I went down for my swallow study and PASSED. For those waiting on this surgery you will feel so much better when it is over. Good Luck everyone

Yes!!! So good to hear. I'm sitting in preop right now- getting ready for my endoscopy!

So I stepped on the scale today as my week 1 weigh in, down 10 pounds.. I've never lost 10 pounds in one week with the band.. Excited.. Good luck to all the band to bypass's out there.. I think you'll find you have the same experience as I do..

So I stepped on the scale today as my week 1 weigh in' date=' down 10 pounds.. I've never lost 10 pounds in one week with the band.. Excited.. Good luck to all the band to bypass's out there.. I think you'll find you have the same experience as I do..[/quote']

Congrats on your first success! It will be the beginning if any more!

Hi all. Surgery was Tuesday . Still in the hospital a secong night. I'm not passing any gas and the pain is pretty rough. The first night I was up every 2 hours to pee and walk then when I started clears today I started getting pain. It feels like I'm very distended and hurts a lot. I'm not regretting but wishing I felt good enough to go home.

Hi all. Surgery was Tuesday . Still in the hospital a secong night. I'm not passing any gas and the pain is pretty rough. The first night I was up every 2 hours to pee and walk then when I started clears today I started getting pain. It feels like I'm very distended and hurts a lot. I'm not regretting but wishing I felt good enough to go home.

Welcome to the losers bench! I hope you can go home soon.

Molly (10/2/13)

Hi all. Surgery was Tuesday . Still in the hospital a secong night. I'm not passing any gas and the pain is pretty rough. The first night I was up every 2 hours to pee and walk then when I started clears today I started getting pain. It feels like I'm very distended and hurts a lot. I'm not regretting but wishing I felt good enough to go home.

Hope that you start feeling better soon!

Good luck with the endoscopy. I have had a hard time this evening called out for pain medicine 40 mins later the RN finally comes in. I was in so much pain at this point she informed me she was in bedside shift report. I then informed her I am a nurse manager over 3 large areas in our hospital and this would be unacceptable even if you are in shift report if someone is in pain you need to stop and take care of the patient. Hope and pray tomorrow is better

Hi all. Surgery was Tuesday . Still in the hospital a secong night. I'm not passing any gas and the pain is pretty rough. The first night I was up every 2 hours to pee and walk then when I started clears today I started getting pain. It feels like I'm very distended and hurts a lot. I'm not regretting but wishing I felt good enough to go home.

Rainangle I had my surgery Monday and I just got homr today. Now about the gas ....well honey I am in the same boat. Lol gas not moving or am passing jyst a little bit nothing big lol lol burping a little bit but dang I do believe if I could just fart one good time my stomach pain would ease up some. I am glad you are doing ok.

HUG'S

Don't know if I'll sleep much...fear of being late.

lol I didn't sleep the night before. I figured I get enough sleep during surgery and the days after