Joined the losers bench finally

[mel1214 14]

Had RNY yesterday morning and am so excited to feel normal. The doctor had to do some extra work because of my anatomy, but I don’t know what that means other excruciating pain. I have an insanely high pain tolerance...gave birth naturally once, had had multiple large kidneys stones and managed through it. This is truly the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I never say my pain is a 10, but it was for several hours. It’s finally manageable at 6-8 as long as I stay on top of it with morphine every 2 hours. Hopefully I can wean that down soon.

Have an upper gi in a few hours and once that’s clear I can start on the every 30 minutes ounce of clear liquid. Praying that doesn’t hurt.

Outside of the pain, I feel good. Thankful for great nurses and a super sweet doctor!!!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations on your surgery. Walking helped me reduce my pain levels significantly. Good luck on your recovery.

[Luisajfc 402]

Congratulation! Wish you fast recovery!!!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

[Sunnyday25 172]

Woohoooo I second the walking they got me up at 5am for my first lap around the nurses station after that I made a point of doing 25 laps a day cause it helped all of my pain