Hi all! As some of you know, I had a 3 level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with Corpectomy on Wednesday morning. That is a pretty big surgery and I did extremely well given how nervous I was.

Well here is the thing, after you have had RNY things are confusing because as you probably know, most hospitals focus on the one thing you are in there for. My hospital was terrific but we're not set up to ensure a proper bariatric diet for me given They went through my throat.

So, as you can imagine my throat has been put through the ringer and I found even sipping Water was excruciating. I was unable to take any of my supplements nor was I able to eat anything for a few days. I was living on pudding, and trying to swallow cottage cheese. When I asked if the hospital could provide some nice icy cold Protein shakes that did not go so well either.

So, I was released yesterday and immediately called my bariatric team to see what I should do about supplements and getting my protein in. Also, I literally cannot take a bite of pudding without drinking something to flush it down. And drinking anything painful.

When my team found out I was released yesterday they asked if I could stop in immediately. I did and they were so amazing! They gave me a ton of samples of Proteins and supplements that could work for me. They had me see the doctor and bariatric nurse without any notice. They even mixed me up a delicious Protein shake on the spot and had me drink it right away.

Although I am taking things slowly I am starting to get protein back into my system which of course is vital to healing.

That team is absolutely incredible and I feel so blessed to have a medical team that really cares. I am talking about the Park Nicollet Center of Excellence in Minnesota.

I just wanted to share my experience because it really went above and beyond!

I feel so lucky! Thanks for listening!

Great to hear your surgery was a success. I am sure it is a comfort knowing that you have a gracious qualified team of bariatric expects who are personally involved in your ongoing journey.

Best of luck in your recovery!

Hi all! As some of you know, I had a 3 level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with Corpectomy on Wednesday morning. That is a pretty big surgery and I did extremely well given how nervous I was.

Well here is the thing, after you have had RNY things are confusing because as you probably know, most hospitals focus on the one thing you are in there for. My hospital was terrific but we're not set up to ensure a proper bariatric diet for me given They went through my throat.

So, as you can imagine my throat has been put through the ringer and I found even sipping Water was excruciating. I was unable to take any of my supplements nor was I able to eat anything for a few days. I was living on pudding, and trying to swallow cottage cheese. When I asked if the hospital could provide some nice icy cold Protein shakes that did not go so well either.

So, I was released yesterday and immediately called my bariatric team to see what I should do about supplements and getting my protein in. Also, I literally cannot take a bite of pudding without drinking something to flush it down. And drinking anything painful.

When my team found out I was released yesterday they asked if I could stop in immediately. I did and they were so amazing! They gave me a ton of samples of Proteins and supplements that could work for me. They had me see the doctor and bariatric nurse without any notice. They even mixed me up a delicious Protein shake on the spot and had me drink it right away.

Although I am taking things slowly I am starting to get protein back into my system which of course is vital to healing.

That team is absolutely incredible and I feel so blessed to have a medical team that really cares. I am talking about the Park Nicollet Center of Excellence in Minnesota.

I just wanted to share my experience because it really went above and beyond!

I feel so lucky! Thanks for listening!

I really hope your feeling better. I going thru Healtheast at st joes. They are great too!

It's probably so great to know you have great support on your side. I hope your healing well! I'm originally from MN. I always heard great things about Park Nicollet.