44 year old male 3-weeks post-op RNY seeking male buddy for support.

eleeescowu · April 9, 2017

Hello,

i am a 44 year old male now 3-weeks post-op RNY seeking a male buddy for support.

NewStart 2017 · April 13, 2017

I am having my procedure on 4-18. I'm also a 44yr male. How's things going now that it's been several weeks since your surgery?

eleeescowu · April 13, 2017

Hi there! Thank you for responding. Things are going well, just taking it one day at a time. My first week was pretty painful and rough, but much better now. Are you having the RNY?

NewStart 2017 · April 14, 2017

Yes RNY, getting nervous as my surgery approaches. It's my first surgery of any type.

eleeescowu · April 14, 2017

Not gonna lie, it is rough the first few days but does get better each day. How's the pre-op liquid diet coming along?

NewStart 2017 · April 15, 2017

I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Only three days required pre-op. That said I did have to drop 15 pounds prior to scheduling. I'm not overly concern don't with the liquid diet, I've done all liquid before without much issue. I am most concerned with staying hydrated post op.

NewStart 2017 · April 15, 2017

I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Only three days required pre-op. That said I did have to drop 15 pounds prior to scheduling. I'm not overly concern don't with the liquid diet, I've done all liquid before without much issue. I am most concerned with staying hydrated post op.

NewStart 2017 · April 26, 2017

How are progressing?

eleeescowu · April 26, 2017

Hi there. Things have gone pretty well. I am down 47# since my Sx on 3/21/17. This past week I've had several days of nausea and vomiting so back on clear and full liquids for a few days. Almost everything makes me nauseous. How's it going for you?

NewStart 2017 · April 26, 2017

Great job on the loss so far. I hope you get the vomiting resolved quickly. I'm doing pretty well so far. My surgery was 4/18 and I came home from hospital on 4/21. They wanted to keep me there an extra day since I am 2 hours from that hospital. My biggest challenge so far has been getting my Fluid intake up. Yesterday I was up to 30oz and today around 40 but still a ways to go to get to the 64 they would like. Overall pain has been pretty minimal, however I did have two nights of no sleep due to severe discomfort in my back. I assume it was gas related but today has been really good. I'm really looking forward to next week when I can add yogurt, applesauce, and oatmeal to my food list too a little worried about vomiting that may come with it.

eleeescowu · April 28, 2017

Hang in there and sip fluids. I have learned that if I am nauseous, I need to stop eating and let my tummy rest. I feel much better these past few days.

NewStart 2017 · May 28, 2017

How are things going? I am starting to feel somewhat normal, although still a bit fatigued. Down 56lbs so far so I'm excited about that.

eleeescowu · May 28, 2017

Hi there. Congrats! How many weeks post-op are you? Things are going ok. Still get quite nauseated and have vomiting but can't pin point when or what triggers it. I'm down 60 pounds and am going on 9 weeks. I only have 15 pounds more to goal. I'm still fatigued as well. I'm hoping it will get better. Where do you live? I'm in CA.

NewStart 2017 · May 28, 2017

I'm six weeks post. It's great you're so close to goal. My goal is another 90lbs away. I've been fortunate not to have much nausea and I haven't vomited yet. Just starting to add in more foods so I know it will happen. I'm in Va.