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Niki L.
on 10/19/12 5:26 am - Canada

RNY on 10/15/12

I had a hard start was in the hospital for a extra day now just finding it hard to get all the meds and vitamins in water seems to be ok but tummy is not a real fan of food yet and have alot of gas pain i am sure it gets better tummy is ready for Halloween as it is black and blue having a hard time to sleep as i just cant seem to get comfortable i must say so far it all sucks how long till you all started to feel better ? Niki

ShallowGirl
on 10/19/12 5:28 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

Yup, pretty normal. Walk around, concentrate on the fluids for the first week, and thank god you don't have a bill for $60,000 to pay.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

nata
on 10/19/12 6:13 am - Ottawa, Canada

DS on 10/30/08

why 60?

Nata, a very happy DSer!
Starting BMI - 62, current BMI - NORMAL!!!!!.

204 pounds lost!!!!

ShallowGirl
on 10/19/12 7:10 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

U.S. pricing. (available cheaper some places).

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Julia P.
on 10/19/12 5:32 am - Canada

RNY on 10/16/12

It's tough, and I didn't have any complications. I have been sleeping a lot and taking it easy. My biggest issue is piercing headaches right now. Please take it easy and it will get better! Hugs to you.

Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012

Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs

ShallowGirl
on 10/19/12 7:10 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

You can take Tylenol. 325 mg tabs go down easy w/o crushing for most people.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Julia P.
on 10/19/12 7:14 am - Canada

RNY on 10/16/12

Thanks, that is a good tip! I have been taking Tylenol (trying to avoid Percoset as I dont' really have any pain at the surgery site). Unfortunately i wasn't being diligent enough with dosing it at the right time, because taking them crushed tastes so, SO bad. Good to know that I could probably get away with just splitting them and swallowing instead of crushing!

Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012

Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs

ShallowGirl
on 10/19/12 8:28 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

If it's smaller than an M&M (chocolate) then you don't need to split. FYI. You can try anyway. The 325's are small.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

stephanie2011
on 10/19/12 5:35 am - toronto, Canada

Big hug!! This is completely normal and it takes a bit of time to feel great again. Use your meds when you need them to control any pain you have, walk as much as you can and keep sipping. I felt better once I was home, although I was tired a lot. The walking and sipping will help the gas pain so try to move around as much as you are comfortable with.

You can do this!

Steph

Referral: Aug 3, 2010       Info Session: Dec 12, 2011
Nurse Appt: Jan 30, 2012    Diet/Nut Appt: Feb 8, 2012
Surgery Class: Jan 24, 2012
Meet Surgeon: Feb 8,2012    Start Optifast: April 24, 2012
Surgery Date: May 8, 2012

nata
on 10/19/12 6:17 am - Ottawa, Canada

DS on 10/30/08

Relax and stop thinking. Not a good idea at this point. Walk-walk-walk-sip-sip-sip, remember? don't think! Your chemical and hormonal balance won't let you to think clearly right now. One day at a time, one little step.
Congrats on your surgery!

(Rough start? how about five days in ICU? no biggie as far as I remember, lol.) You're doing just fine. get some rest,

Nata, a very happy DSer!
Starting BMI - 62, current BMI - NORMAL!!!!!.

204 pounds lost!!!!

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