Day 1 post op
Well that was interesting to say the least. Lol
the gas pain was really the only pain I had. It was unbearable at times in recovery. Way worse than when I got the lap band.
Feling a bit better today. Lots of burps but no toots yet ?
I keep walking and walking so hopefully today it will happen.
I can't say enough about the drs and nurses here. The entire staff is amazing.
It all seems surreal that my surgery is done. Wow.
Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and messages. Much appreciated.
Time to go for another walk around the circle. Lol
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
I have been checking back for your update!
So glad that you are up and moving. I wish you all the best on your new journey.
Question regarding where your port was....do you have any additional pain there? I heard after removal that is often a complaint.
5'0 - SW - 240LBS | Lap Band - August 2015| Revision Band to RNY Surgery - May 16, 2017| Opti-fast - 9lbs | G.W - 150LBS | CW - 165LBS |
I would say no. But they did check it out before surgery and said it wouldn't be an issue because they could feel it. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
Also I was told that likely some pieces of the tubing would stay in me and that is normal.
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
I'm so happy for you, that you aren't having any pain besides gas pains (which hopefully will, um, pass, soon, lol.)
Yesterday I pulled a muscle in my abdomen and it was excruciating and all I could think was if it hurts this much to have a muscle pulled, how on earth will I be able to stand having the muscles cut clean through? So good to hear you aren't having a lot of pain.
So glad also that you had a good experience with the staff.
You're on the loser's bench; that is awesome! Woohoo!
Take care.
Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto
1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017
Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017
Kathy 
My nurse clapped for me when I told her I tooted! lol and it felt Soooo good!!
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
Thanks for the update. So nice to hear you are up and walking. Great job! Looking forward to hearing all about your journey.
Referred February 6, 2016 ~ Orientation May 3, 2016 ~ Surgeon (Dr. Klein) Apt September 1, 2016 ~ Internist (Dr. Glazer) Apt September 27, 2016 ~ Nut/Diet/Social Apt December 13, 2016 ~ Surgeon (Dr. Klein) Apt January 11, 2017 ~ Start of Opti January 18, 2017 ~ Surgery Date February 8, 2017 @ HRRH Lost 137.4 to date
on 1/24/17 10:03 am
Wonderful to hear that you had a smooth time of the surgery! You keep walking, it does help...eventually!
Don't forget to take those little sips of water alllll day. Yippie, it's done! step by step you'll feel great within a couple weeks! I'm just shy of 3 weeks and feeling good. The first two weeks of food are kinda boring but manageable. Week 3 food list brings in a lot more variety and energy. Take good care! way to go- YOU DID IT!!!!
Referral: August 2015; TWH Orientation: December 14, 2015; Social Worker: Jan 27 2016; Nurse Practitioner: March 14; Nutrition Class: April 26; Psych Evaluation: June 7; Nutritionist: July 21; Meet the Surgeon: Oct.21 2016; Pre-Op: December 16, 2016; Scheduled Surgery: January 5 2017! HW 248; SW 237 ... GW 138. 
Feeling grateful and fortunate to have this opportunity.
