Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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Layknee yes I had the chest pressure first week. I had a hernia repair and think that is why. But it went away.

Omg- I finally was able to go to the bathroom today. (after 2 weeks- 10 days of that post surgery). I feel so much better.

I am really nervous to go to work tomorrow at sit upright all day. And to try to get in all of my water in a timely manner.

I also sit at a computer all day. Just make sure you get up more often.

Omg- I finally was able to go to the bathroom today. (after 2 weeks- 10 days of that post surgery). I feel so much better.

I am really nervous to go to work tomorrow at sit upright all day. And to try to get in all of my water in a timely manner.

Yay!!! So glad you were finally able to go! I've pretty much gone every time I drink a "meal." Not much to go, but I'll see what happens once I start some more solid foods.

I'm going to try going back to work some half days on Tuesday.

Hope it goes ok for you. Don't over do it. :-)

On the subject of bad breath a bit ago I read a post somewhere that some complain of bad breath and bad body odor apparently as you burn all the extra fat you stink. Won't that be lovely?

My doctor explained that with a RNY the small pouch is connected to a RNY limb that goes straight down. It's almost like before you had a trap (just like under the sink) but now it's a straight line. You have a bit of a septic line odor coming straight up. Another lovely think to live with. Once we heal, lets buy lots of those little pumps of mouth deo (listerine like stuff) for every purse and every nock and cranny. We are going to need it. I have also been told to brush 3 times a day all that bad breath brings bacteria and it will eat away at your teeth.

But we will be healthy and skinny, so not so bad!

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by Beni

I've decided to stop bemoaning my fate. It's not in my normal personality. I'm a fighter. So I am making myself drink and deal with with the two minute of unpleasant cramping. I'm taking my pain meds for my lower left connection. And I need to move more. I've been in the fetal position crying for weeks now. It's time to take control. And Push through. Starting with this one egg omelet with salmon and mozzarella. They put me on soft foods I need to move forward.

There's no magic time machine to tell me not to do it. Yea I have buyers remorse hopefully it'll go away as I get better. Right now it's going to be mind over body.

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by layknee

@@layknee

You are an inspiration. It is easy to move forward when things are going well. It is when you have a raw deal that it takes all our "gladiator" core to fight on. This is what it is and yes, you can make it forward. Perhaps your journey started a little harder but that does not determine your end baby. Work on it, seek the advice of your doctor and follow the protocol. If some issue arrises face it head on my friend. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU that I have tears running down my face.

Everyday you will be able to drink a little more. Your pouch will stretch and the swelling will go down. Baby steps!

Thank you for the support. I was sad last night because I missed my twenty year high school reunion. But I felt better when I gave my ticket to someone else and saw that they had a great time. I'll just plan one myself in a few years.

I was only on liquids while I was in the hospital. I am on pureed foods for the first 8 weeks.

I am too @finallyaloser.

Oh my goodness I have missed a lot. @@Bronxmerci I am so sorry you're having such a difficult time! @@layknee too. My goodness I hope you both start to get better quickly! You're in my prayers. @@Beni, God bless you for all your encouragement to everyone in our little group. I've been dealing with other un health related issues so haven't been able to visit the posts as much. Everyone here is supportive and helpful. I'm blessed to be part of this group. You're all in my prayers.

I don't know if you have ever had cats. I did for many years. They do this funny thing after they use the litter box for #2 they run around the house like mad sprinting in delight. Six days, guess who is running around the house?

@@layknee

For the next high school reunion, you will rock the event like queen B.

I've decided to stop bemoaning my fate. It's not in my normal personality. I'm a fighter. So I am making myself drink and deal with with the two minute of unpleasant cramping. I'm taking my pain meds for my lower left connection. And I need to move more. I've been in the fetal position crying for weeks now. It's time to take control. And Push through. Starting with this one egg omelet with salmon and mozzarella. They put me on soft foods I need to move forward.

There's no magic time machine to tell me not to do it. Yea I have buyers remorse hopefully it'll go away as I get better. Right now it's going to be mind over body.

Good for pushing forward Layknee! You truly are an inspiration to us all!! You may have some remorse right now but I bet once you get through this rough part you're going to be very happy with your decision. You're going to be healthy! And as beautiful as always! !!

I don't know if you have ever had cats. I did for many years. They do this funny thing after they use the litter box for #2 they run around the house like mad sprinting in delight. Six days, guess who is running around the house?

Whoohooo! !! I bet that feels amazing after 6 days!! As much as I get a little frustrated going so many times a day...I am glad I'm not constipated! I do wonder why I go so much though!? Something I'll ask about at my 2 week check up tomorrow.

Ohh I thought I am alone in this... I haven't been to the bathroom either....