10 Days Post-Op (too good to be true?)

Nov 21, 2009

So here I am on the other side of my lap RNY. It's hard to wrap my head around the relatively quick process I went through to get here. I first attended the informational seminar at the end of August and here I sit 3 months later in mid-November at 47 pounds less than then! AMAZING!

My surgery was without issues, as Dr. Johnson said the extra 10 pounds I lost over and above the required 17 he required before surgery was a big help in allowing him to get at my stomach under my liver, as well as easily remove my gallbladder, which contained some stones and sludge. I was MISERABLE coming out of surgery and the first 24 hours was rough, but I was only in the hospital 1 night and only needed the liquid Vicodin a few days at home before switching to another couple days of Tylenol. I had no bruising and no trouble with constipation.

I've been able to get my broth, water, Popsicles, etc. down with no problems. I can stomach skim milk just fine. (Thank God! I was worried about the after-surgery lactose intolerance some face.)  I meet my required liquid amounts daily, have been able to take my one remaining blood pressure med pill (split in half), and have not once felt like vomiting. At my 1 week follow-up they said I could add cream soups, which I've done with no issues. I'm adding protein powder to much of what I drink. I do need to up my activity level now.

I'll admit to being one of those who gets on the scale everyday. The first few days I was still around 270, which is what I went into surgery weighing... but I knew all the water weight and swelling impacted me. Then at the 5 day mark I was losing a pound or two a day. This morning at 10 days out I weighed 254, which is 16 pounds since surgery. Again, AMAZING!

On Dec. 3 I can begin pureed food and I CAN'T WAIT! I never thought I would lust after cottage cheese and refried beans :o) This has all just seemed too good to be true, but I guess what so many of the wonderful folks on OH have said is true... FOLLOW THE RULES and the TOOL WILL WORK! I already have more energy and can't wait for the incisions to heal fully so I can jump back into activities with my husband and 3 little boys!

I strongly believe that with the fabulous support of the MN OH boards and my family, this journey will be a success for me! I'm thankful everyday to be able to log on and share experiences with those who have been there or will go there. What a helpful and caring group of folks! THANK YOU!

Shannon

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About Me
NW Suburbs, MN
Location
25.5
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RNY
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11/11/2009
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Aug 17, 2009
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