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9 days post op!

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Hugatime    10

Hugatime
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Hello all!

I recently had RNY GB (6/11/14). Feeling great so far!

I'm 34 and before surgery, I tipped the scales at a studly 346lbs. After weighing in this morning, I'm at 295!!! I had a "castaway" moment where I looked back at the island (300+lbs for over a decade) and just began to choke up.

My surgeon was the great Dr. Marema, in St Augustine, Fl. I had no complications and was out of the hospital the next day (not typical apparently). In my opinion, the most important part of all of this was the prep. I had 3 weeks and in that 3 weeks I made the tough decision not to be a slave to food and to exercise, exercise, exercise! I ended up losing 30lbs pre-op by following the phase II diet and walking. For anyone having this or any other WLS, I strongly recommend preparing your body any way that you can, so that your recovery can be as seamless as possible.

With it being day 9, the only discomfort I'm having is to the left of my abdomen (muscle wall incisions). It takes a few weeks to truly heal up, I'm told. All other pain subsided for me by post op day 4. My meal regimen has been pretty blah, and this surgery will not discontinue your head hunger or cravings I'm finding, but it does make me full and my pouch keeps me wanting to be honest (or suffer the consequences!!).

I wanted to join this forum to discuss my journey and the journey's of others, so if I can answer any questions from anyone considering this surgery, please don't hesitate to

Let me know!!

Thanks all!!!

Matt

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Sparklingbeauty53    202

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Welcome Matt! It is an amazing journey and I am glad you joined along. I am 4 pounds from leaving the island as you called it. I can't wait. Men are amazing at losing fast so it should be quite the experience. Read the posts here for a wealth of information and enjoy! Congratulations!

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MrsGloMartin    198

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Awesome Matt!! Congrats on your success, keep up the great work!!

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ktucker1979    6

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Congratulations to you! Thanks for sharing your story, you have a gift with words!

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ellediva    2

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Very nice!!! How is your pain level and energy?

Pain level has gone down. I get a burst of energy every once in a while but then my brain reminds me I just had major surgery.

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mschacht    1

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I'm also 6 days post op! No pain but abdomen tightness and pressure. I'm also nauseous thinking about food...even food I loved! Lol. I also have diarrhea (tmi? Sorry) and I hate my Protein Shakes. Am I normal?! Blah. Down 14 lbs!!!

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Hugatime    10

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I'm also 6 days post op! No pain but abdomen tightness and pressure. I'm also nauseous thinking about food...even food I loved! Lol. I also have diarrhea (tmi? Sorry) and I hate my Protein shakes. Am I normal?! Blah. Down 14 lbs!!!

Congrats on the 14lbs!!!

The loose stool is pretty common. Some of the Protein Shakes are horrible. I like the Premier Protein 11 oz. they pack 30g of Protein per serving and I can get them down in about 15 minutes.

What I've found is I have pin point tightness when I sit at a 90 degree angle.

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Hugatime    10

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Very nice!!! How is your pain level and energy?

Pain level has gone down. I get a burst of energy every once in a while but then my brain reminds me I just had major surgery.

Ditto here on the burst. But the burst is getting so much better with each day. I knocked a 5 mile walk out this evening (paid for it when I got home by crashing!!!). I've also hit the dreaded week 2 plateau in my loss. This is the week where you stop burning Fluid and start replacing fat with muscle. Don't get discouraged if it happens to you. The inches are still melting!!!!

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ellediva    2

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Ditto here on the burst. But the burst is getting so much better with each day. I knocked a 5 mile walk out this evening (paid for it when I got home by crashing!!!). I've also hit the dreaded week 2 plateau in my loss. This is the week where you stop burning Fluid and start replacing fat with muscle. Don't get discouraged if it happens to you. The inches are still melting!!!!

Thank you so much for the advice. I will really take it to heart. 5 miles???? You are strong.

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mike5232    22

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Hey Matt! Today is surgery day for me, and your post inspired me. Glad to hear you are doing well. I passed the 'island this week, and have decided I am not weighing myself until 2 weeks post op, so will never see that number again. Looking forward to getting home after surgery. Hopefully mine goes as pain free as yours, and maybe I can give you a little weight loss completion. Talk to ya post op!

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Hugatime    10

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Hey Matt! Today is surgery day for me, and your post inspired me. Glad to hear you are doing well. I passed the 'island this week, and have decided I am not weighing myself until 2 weeks post op, so will never see that number again. Looking forward to getting home after surgery. Hopefully mine goes as pain free as yours, and maybe I can give you a little weight loss completion. Talk to ya post op!

Good luck Mike! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

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Nattyboo    9

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Hi Matt I just started my pre-op diet on today, surgery scheduled for July 9th. Any suggestions on what kind of exercise during this time? CW 341

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