Well, it’s almost here. Tomorrow, I will finally have RNY surgery. Although I’ve enjoyed many incredible moments, many have been based around food. I am looking forward to new adventures. Starting with a trip to Disney!!

It has been quite a journey so far. Gaining and losing 100s of lbs. The straw that broke the camels back for me was losing 50 lbs last year. I was working out and eating right. I fell off the wagon and not only gained back the 50 lbs but an additional 40 lbs. I was devastated. I’m approaching 50 years of age and I feel myself slowing down. Missing out on activities with family and friends. It is time for a change.

I have spent time during my pre-op journey reaching out to all that encouraged me throughout the years letting them know that their advice did not fall on deaf ears. My only wish would be to have had my parents living to watch this transformation.

I am so grateful to my wife who was and always will be supporting me throughout this process. I am also grateful to all my family and friends for their support.

So let’s do this!!

13 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

So how are you doing today now that you are settled back into the familiar srroundings of home? Any pain still lingering? I worry about getting up too fast and getting dizzy, do you have any of that? Are you getting in your fluids okay and have you got much walking in? Update us all on your progress, okay??

So far very little pain. Mostly around an incision. My biggest issue is lack of sleep at night. I’ve never slept on my back. My knees are bad so I don’t worry about getting up too fast. Lol. So far no dizziness either. I haven’t had any issues getting fluids. So much that it was worrying me that I’m drinking too much fluids. Not walking as much as I’d like (bad knees). I walked more in the hospital due to all the pain meds they were pumping into me.

Yes I know about bad knees, I've had 2 knee replacements. Maybe they'll give me enough,pain meds that I'll be able to travel at a faster pace around the unit. But I yearn for my own surgery, maybe May? I do enjoy reading other people's stories. it keeps me inspired to,prep on keeping on until the final finish. Hugs❗❤

1 hour ago, Frustr8 said:

Yes I know about bad knees, I've had 2 knee replacements. Maybe they'll give me enough,pain meds that I'll be able to travel at a faster pace around the unit. But I yearn for my own surgery, maybe May? I do enjoy reading other people's stories. it keeps me inspired to,prep on keeping on until the final finish. Hugs❗❤

Hope you get your surgery soon!

I’m one month ahead of you (surgery 3/13). The first few nights I got up around 1am and slept in a chair. It was more comfortable that laying on my back in bed.

Suggestions, get off pain meds and switch to Tylenol, walk, drink your water, take daily Benifiber to stay regular, and take your vitamins?

Sounds like you’re off to a good start??

Best of luck?

8 hours ago, Francess said:

I’m one month ahead of you (surgery 3/13). The first few nights I got up around 1am and slept in a chair. It was more comfortable that laying on my back in bed.

Suggestions, get off pain meds and switch to Tylenol, walk, drink your Water, take daily Benifiber to stay regular, and take your vitamins?

Sounds like you’re off to a good start??

Best of luck?

After the 2nd night, I was able to sleep on my side. I have had good sleep ever since.

Thanks for the suggestions. Best of luck to you as well.

Edited April 22, 20188 yr by Imwichya