FirstFlight Mike
Sister Also on ObesityHelp.com
Dec 23, 2007
I just learned on Sunday that my sister, who got the lapband Oct of 2006 is also on OH.
Hey Brenda, you skinny thang you.
Hey Brenda, you skinny thang you.
4 Days Post-Op
Dec 23, 2007
Hello Friends,
I had my RNY surgery on Wednesday December 19th, just 4 days ago, and was released on Saturday. They kept me for an extra day of observation although all is fine.
The pain is kinda minimal now. I'm not even taking any pain meds.
The worst for me was the first 21 hours, because I was stuck in the recovery area (PACU to be exact). My heart-rate was higher than they liked, but all other tests and indicators were positive. Still they kept me there under close observation for 21 hours (instead of the 'normal' 5 hours). They would not let me walk until my heart rate came down so I was stuck in the bed, on my back (not comfortable) in a room was too hot for me, coupled with very slight post-op fever. Altogether, it was a very long 21 hours.
Once they were convinced that I was not bleeding internally, I was released to a normal room and things improved immediately. I got more rest and was more comfortable.
The staff were all fantastic, even when I was feeling my worst.
Still working up to the minimal required amounts of H2O (64 oz) and sustenance (70 grams of protein in various liquid forms). It will probably take a few more days before I can reliably get down all of that volume.
For those anxious about the pain, be comforted. The worst part is the dire thirst and sore throat right after surgery. You can't have anything to drink for 24 hours and your mouth and throat just scream for moisture! But you *will* get through that. The pain and nausea meds do the rest.
Fours days down, the rest of my life to go ;-)
I had my RNY surgery on Wednesday December 19th, just 4 days ago, and was released on Saturday. They kept me for an extra day of observation although all is fine.
The pain is kinda minimal now. I'm not even taking any pain meds.
The worst for me was the first 21 hours, because I was stuck in the recovery area (PACU to be exact). My heart-rate was higher than they liked, but all other tests and indicators were positive. Still they kept me there under close observation for 21 hours (instead of the 'normal' 5 hours). They would not let me walk until my heart rate came down so I was stuck in the bed, on my back (not comfortable) in a room was too hot for me, coupled with very slight post-op fever. Altogether, it was a very long 21 hours.
Once they were convinced that I was not bleeding internally, I was released to a normal room and things improved immediately. I got more rest and was more comfortable.
The staff were all fantastic, even when I was feeling my worst.
Still working up to the minimal required amounts of H2O (64 oz) and sustenance (70 grams of protein in various liquid forms). It will probably take a few more days before I can reliably get down all of that volume.
For those anxious about the pain, be comforted. The worst part is the dire thirst and sore throat right after surgery. You can't have anything to drink for 24 hours and your mouth and throat just scream for moisture! But you *will* get through that. The pain and nausea meds do the rest.
Fours days down, the rest of my life to go ;-)
Got a Date, Getting Dressed ;-)
Nov 13, 2007
I used the information on ObesityHelp.com to make my decision to get WLS and to find a hospital and surgeon... I figured I should come back and plug into the community to help and to get help. So here is my first blog entry.
My surgery date for RNY is Dec 19th at Tufts New England Medical Center Obesity Consult Center (OCC). Julie Kim will be my surgeon.
I have my pre-op testing in two days. Aiming to weigh-in at 394 or less, giving me at least 30 lbs lost since I entered Tufts' program. They want me to be 40 lbs down by the surgery date (hmmmm).
I will get some photos (the horror) up as soon as I can
All for now... back to work!
My surgery date for RNY is Dec 19th at Tufts New England Medical Center Obesity Consult Center (OCC). Julie Kim will be my surgeon.
I have my pre-op testing in two days. Aiming to weigh-in at 394 or less, giving me at least 30 lbs lost since I entered Tufts' program. They want me to be 40 lbs down by the surgery date (hmmmm).
I will get some photos (the horror) up as soon as I can
All for now... back to work!
About Me
Bolton, MA
Location
33.9
BMI
Surgery
12/19/2007
Surgery Date
Jul 25, 2007
Member Since
