Karly Green
Home and RNY'd.
Aug 05, 2010
I had my RNY on Monday 8/2. It went relatively smooth. Besides being delayed a few hours off the start, which is typical I think.He said I had a leak when they did the initial leak test before he closed me up. But he fixed that and I was on my way to recovery.
Recovery was ... well, awful! I've always considered myself to be a pretty tough cookie. But this, just had me out! The first time I attempted to get out of bed with the assistance of the aides was excruciatingly painful.
The 2nd day brought little relief. I was getting my fluids in, and walking as much as I could but couldn't pass gas. I started getting so scared I was going to have a problem or something. But today, Thursday 8/5 I passed gas and was discharged home. Thank God.
The hospital was ok too. The staff was nice, although they were VERY loud when working in a post op ward where everyone is trying to rest and recover. But the staff seemed to think shouting down the halls and talking at high volumes right outside recovery rooms was ok.
I on the other hand, did not.
- But that's just me being a PIA -
My incisions are still sore, and my yummy feels weird, like achy and empty. But all in all... it wasn't too bad. I didn't have much nausea (knock on wood), and I took well to the pain meds.
So I'm pleased so far.
Can't wait to get feeling like normal again
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About Me
Middletown, NJ
Location
21.8
BMI
Surgery
08/02/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 10, 2009
Member Since
Before & After
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272lbs
130lbs
