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23 days out, 9.15.11 - Today is my cat's 8th birthday. He's such a wonderful companion. When I sit in my recliner, it's not too long before he climbs up and snuggles into my chest. He's so sweet. Elwi...

22 days 9 .14.11 - Well I thought I was going to start walking on the treadmill today but I just don't have the energy. I'm not sure if I 'm just taking a long time healing, or if I'm not getting e...

21 days out, 9.13.11 - Three weeks today since my surgery. I am slow at healing, but things are progressing. I haven't been able to get to a support group meeting yet, but hopefully soon. I am still f...

20 days out, 9.12.11 - Wow what a day. I tell you now, DON"T eat pizza. I still feel like I have a lump in my throat and I've had indigestion and terrible bloating all day long. I have no energy today....

19 days out, 9.11.11 - Man, we slept in until 10:00 am this morning. I must have been bushed. Went to the store and picked up a few things. Spent most of the day reliving 10 years ago. It brought back...

18 days out 9.10.11 - Well it took me most of the day but I managed to tidy the house between sipping liquid and eating. I didn't realize that eating and drinking would become a full time job...lol. I...

Can anyone tell me - how to get my surgery date on my profile?

17 days out - 9.9.11 - Elwin is off today. We went and got some groceries. I must say it doesn't seem like much fun grocery shopping anymore. It only makes me realize how many foods I cannot eat. I kno...

16 days out - 9.8.11 - Had my visit with the Dr and the dietitian today. Dr was pleased with the scars healing. He was worried about my color and energy.  I told him I was so weak . He told me that the...

15 days out-9.7.11 - The days seem to roll into one.I go to bed, get up, sit in my chair, start my routine and try to make sure I get enough fluids and protein in. I'm really weak and tired and a bit...

14 days out 9.6.11 - Some days are long. Today was one of those. This would be my nephew's 30th birthday. He was killed in a car accident in March 2002. I relive that day many times and I'm sure his ...

Sirene I just had RNY 2 weeks ago. I live in upstate NY but I am a...

13 days out- 9.5.11 - I'm feeling hungry or thirsty today, maybe because I don't think I got my quotas in yesterday. Had another good night sleep but my days seem lonely and emotional. I don't feel li...

12 days out-9.4.11 - Well the Tylenol 3 the Dr gave me knocked me clear out. I slept like a log. The pain in my foot has changed and at times during the day is more intense but I seem to be able to t...

11 days out-9.3.11 - Feeling crappy today. This foot is so bad I can hardly walk on it. So off to the ER I go reluctantly. I have to get some relief from this pain, at least until I see the neurologi...

10 days out 9.2.11 - Happy 5th anniversary to me. :). Five years ago I had the most wonderful day. I would do it all again in a flash. I had family and friends around , it was so much fun. Since we ...

9 days out - 9.1.11 - OMG it's the first of September. Where did the summer go? Not such a good day today. My stomach hurts. I turned over last night in bed and felt this pain when I did. It still hur...

8 ays out 8.31.11 - I've spend most of my days alone since I got home. Elwin has been working every day. He finally gets some time off this weekend. Friday is our 5th anniversary. I think I ate my ...

7 days out-8.30.11 - Tonight is TOPS night. I am going to see what my weight is. The last time I weighed in there I weighed 226.6. The day before the surgery in Auburn I was 224. I know I've lost. He...

6 days out - 8.29.11 - It's strange when you aren't working, all the days meld together and you aren't sure if it's the weekend or not.My days seem long sometimes. I can't say I'm in pain all the time ...

6 days out - 8.28.2011 - Went out today for the first time since I came home. I was a little afraid that the movement etc would throw me off balance. My eyes are still not focusing right. Elwin and I wen...

5 days out 8.27.2011 - This process is not easy. It's ironic how I always had to struggle to not eat too much, now I have too struggle to make sure I am eating enough and drinking enough. My only sourc...

Listening to what my tummy tells me- August 26,201 - My first night home was great. I slept so good. Today starts a new experience. I am still on a full liquid plan for another week. The hardest thing is making sure I get my protei...

Going home day- August 25, 2011 - Well Wednesday was a long night. The same routine of going to the bathroom every 15 minutes or so, nurses coming in to take vitals etc. Then around 5 o'clock, they told me they w...