It's Done

Well my Lap RNY is over. I'm now 3 days post op. I feel great. No complications. The Dr had some problems getting me reconnected so the surgery took about 3 1/2 hours, but all came out ok. I'm in no real pain. Some discomfort from gas (constipation), but that too shall pass. I know it's still early but I can't eat much or drink much yet. No problems, everything goes down fine but just no desire to eat or drink. I'm able to walk a lot. I feel comfortable walking. I sleept in the recliner downstairs last night. Laying on my back makes it a little hard to get out of bed from that position. No problem just standing up. The hospital stay: Fantastic. Those Doctors, Nurses and corpsmen at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth were all just too professional. They made me feel so confident in every thing they did. My biggest fear was going to be the catheter. I'm a wimp when it comes to that. But no problems. I was sure glad it was in so I didn't have to get up and it came out with no pain or discomfort. I still have my JT tube (drain) in, It won;t be taken out for another week. Thanks for all your support and messages this past week.

Welcome home and to the losers bench, Glad that everything went good. Like they say remember sip, sip, walk, walk, and just keep going like that and you should be ok. The recliner is a lifesaver when it come to any surgery.  Keep in touch and I am glad that you are doing pretty good. Come here anytime you have questions.

Congradulations on an "unremarkable" surgery. Glad no complications, you made it sound easy for those of us waiting in the wings. Happy to hear you are home and feeling well, best of luck with a speedy recovery, Pam.

Welcome to the losers bench. It is so good that all went well. Take care and remember to walk, walk, walk, and sip, sip, sip. Congrats!!!!

Congratulations on such a smooth surgery!  It just gets better from here! Cindy

Welcome to the loser's bench Bill!  So glad that everything has gone well for you.  Walk, water, and protein

CONGRATS!!  I'm SO excited for you!  :)  :)  :)

Well done Bill - you are on your way! Although you will need to get over surgery first, the important part of your journey is the lifestyle change - learning to eat healthy for the rest of your life! Do this correctly and you will indeed be rewarded with good health and fitness..... Congratulations on making one of the best decisions of your life! As the weight falls off you will have many WOW moments - please make sure you tell us all about them so we can share in your joy. When you have difficulties too - remember to come back so we can all help and support you! The pain and discomfort you mentioned will subside - as long as you remember to sip, sip, sip and walk walk walk - it will subside quickly....... Once your drain is out you will feel a bit better. Good luck over the next few weeks as your body adjusts and you start to get used to the changes in the new you!!  If you need anything - just shout!! Jackie

THAT IS WONDERFUL!!! Congratulations!!! I am so glad you had a smooth sailing in Portsmouth.. (No pun intended)   Welcome to the other side... I am a pre-op and going to have my lap RNY in 7 days... so this is encouraging to know it CAN BE smooth sailing... WOO HOO!!!

Hi Bill, I am so glad everything went well for you. I too will be having my Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I am doing the 6 months Nutriton class right now and have been for 4 months. My # is 704 and the last time I checked the # they were on  626 so hopfeuly around March or April for me. But I am glad you are doing well. Gwen