Hello!

I'm new to this forum but am POD2 of RNY. Other than feeling like I just did 1,000 crunches, I feel pretty good.

I'm looking forward to helpful tips on making the journey a little easier. Right now I'm just trying to get a schedule figured out for my stage 1.

A little bit about me: name is Jared. Pre-op weight was 397. Lost 17 lbs on 2 wk liquid pre-op diet. I've been a big guy since I was 8. Been through several rounds of WW, Atkins, personal trainers, etc. All with the same story of return of weight with a vengeance.

I live in KCMO with my wife and 4 year old daughter. My tipping point was the realization of how selfish it is for me NOT to want bariatric surgery to be in my families life as long as possible.

Edited December 17, 201510 yr by jj7481

Welcome! Congrats on your surgery. The soreness will dissipate a little every day. It took me two weeks before the gas pain went away completely. Walking is probably the best thing for it. You might have a hard time getting in all your Protein and liquids in for a bit - but keep in mind the liquids are more important right now so you don't get dehydrated.

This is a good website - if you do some searching you will probably find about any subject matter relating to diet, exercise and the different kinds of WLS you can think of. And if you can't - just ask. There are lots of folks on here with lots of experience and good advice.

Thanks miiasan! In looking around I'm finding a lot of good articles and discussions. I'm a planner so this will definitely help me in the next stages.