5 days post-op RNY

Today is Day 5 and I honestly wasn't sure I'd make it.

I posted on the BBGC on Facebook the night of my surgery and was attacked by some very mean-spirited women.  Hope I don't get that here.  My first night I posted how I couldn't believe I was 232 pounds and that I could could kick myself for abusing my body so terribly for the past few years...then the claws came out.

The first 3 days were pretty bad.  Lots of pain and nausea (and NO sleep in the hospital).  I couldn't wait to get home.  I still can't get all my fluids in but I am getting my protein in.  I found a few protein powders that I love!  Unfortunately it takes me hours to get down 8-10 ounces.

I know each day will get better so I cling to that.  The pain is much, much better but I just have overall weakness from low caloric intake, low fluids.  I'll try much harder tomorrow.  My surgeon said not even to worry about the vitamins right now because I have plenty in reserves but I do have to start by week 4.

I go back to work on July 30.  I have an office job so I should be fine.  Thank God my husband is doing all baby care right now because I had a hard time just taking a shower today.

Anyway, thank you for listening and God bless you all because this is a tough journey.

Jill

Hang in there!  It keeps getting better :)

Take care.

Leslie

Sounds like you are doing great keep us posted.  Remember to drink toot and walk 

 I am not there yet but you made the right choice to take care of yourself. Don't worry about mean spirited people. They have no idea and you are taking this bull by the horns. I can't wait to be where you are. Good luck. Hang tough. 

your body has been thru a great ordeal and it will take a while to feel better... tomorrow marks my first 2 weeks post-op and i still have incision pains, as well as some random ones.. youre on the right track with being positive and knowing that each day it does get a bit better.. just keep on trying as hard as you can to get what you need... and dont worry about negative folks because they will always be there.. i just try to avoid them and keep my eye on the prize!

Hi Jill, Im 12 days post op and it's hard.  I hear you hang in there.  I too have an office job and am going back tomorrow only monitoring the office. 

Hi there. I had surgery Monday as well and was surprised how much pain I was for the first 2 or 3 days. I'm able to drink enough surprisingly which is actually making me feel like I have a huge pouch. I'm still a bit swollen and in a lil pain but nothing too bad. I actually cheated already soooo bad. I had the cheese from half of a small slice of pizza. It hurt so bad and hurt even worse when it came back up. I'm glad that happened so I can stay on track. I have rested a wholeee lot maybe that's y I'm able to drink a lot. U should take it really easy and keep trying to get all ur fluids and walk when ur up to it. Good luck