2 days post-op

cowdoc
on 9/14/17 5:46 am

RNY on 09/12/17

Well, I did it. I'm sitting here hooked up to all kinds of monitoring devises and drinking my water. (Sipping). I have to go home on oxygen in my cpap at night for 2 weeks. Bummer since I'm doing all of the walking (did about 1.5 miles yesterday) and doing the inspirometer every hour.

pain is tolerable with meds. I just need to be more willing to take them. That's what they are there for, right?

im not feeling any restriction yet- but taking about 1 hour per shake. i totally get when someone asked about thinking "did they actually do the surgery?!?"

So, that's where I am!

Thanks to all of you who have provided support and answered questions. Now the real work begins!

terrylynnishere
on 9/14/17 6:22 am

Congratulations !

Your on your way to a healthy new start.

All the best with your recovery.

Vertical sleeve, Sept 15

Kathy1212
on 9/14/17 6:58 am

Congratulations on a successful surgery!

You are really lucky to feel that way; I had so much pain, and it took me about 6 hours to get through 1 premier protein shake after surgery. I had to wake up early and stay up late to get all of my protein and water in for the first few weeks.

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

cowdoc
on 9/14/17 3:20 pm

RNY on 09/12/17

That sounds awful! My neighbor who had a VSG seemed to be having an experience more like yours. Awful. glad it's behind you!

Rosemi
on 9/14/17 7:05 am

Congratulations! Yep, now the focused work begins and you have the wls tool to help you do it. Best wishes

pammieanne
on 9/14/17 8:38 am - OK

RNY on 05/16/16

Welcome to the loser's bench!!!

Good job on the walking :)

Hopefully you'll be like me and that c-pap machine will be a distant memory in no time!

Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)

RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs

cowdoc
on 9/14/17 3:21 pm

RNY on 09/12/17

Yes! Can't wait to get rid of that. Although my little guy does think it's cool I look like an x-wing pilot from Star Wars. :)

(deactivated member)
on 9/14/17 9:08 am

congrats my friend....now the fun begins..

WAR
on 9/14/17 10:50 am

RNY on 07/12/17

Great job!

5'10" . . . HW: 296 . . . SW: 261 . . . Surgery Date: 7/12/17 . . . Surgeon: Dr. Matthew Weiner

(M1: -25) (M2: -13) (M3: -10.1) (M4: -10.5) (M5: -3.7) (M6: -7.2) (M7: -5.8) (M9: - 1.6) (M10: - .7)

(TOTAL: 116.7) (CURRENT: 177.1)

oneatatime
on 9/14/17 10:54 am

RNY on 09/01/17

Congratulations on your surgery!!

I remember someone telling me to stay ahead of the pain with the pain meds, and I did that the first few days. It made my recovery more manageable. I figured it was not a time to be brave!

Wishing you continued success and health.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.