Four days post-op

angcatd
on 6/12/08 12:02 am - Carmel, IN

It has been four days since my rny with Dr. Jones. I got home yesterday around 11:30. I will say that the pain has not been too bad so far. I am just trying to get use to the new routine. I was able to sleep on my side last night, which was really exciting becasue I am a side sleeper. I was really impressed with the care that I received at St. Vincent. I still have not passed gas yet. Is it normal and should I take anything if I don't pass gas today? I am still about 5 pounds heavier than I was the day of surgery, but I am told that this is normal. It has been really helpful reading all of your comments and experiences. I was able to met both Kim and Misty who are a part of our forum while I was in the hospital. Their surgeries were a day after mine. They both look great and seem to be doing well. I look forward to sharing this new life and all of its experiences with you all. Best regards, Angie

Brenda R.
on 6/12/08 12:27 am - Portage, IN

RNY on 10/08/07

Angie, cogratulations on becoming a Hoosier Loser!!!! How is your new bench seat fitting your tiney hiney? I hope it is a good fit but it just gets to fitting better and better as time goes on. Make sure you share your xperiences with us. We love hearing everyones journey and esspecially your WOW moments and there is a lot of those in store for you! Enjoy your trip and remember that the good thing about this trip is that it is a one way ticket and not a round trip ticket! That is wonderful!

It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.

angcatd
on 6/12/08 3:53 am - Carmel, IN

RNY on 06/09/08

Brenda, Thanks so much. I am glad to be a hoosier loser. I know my new bench seat is will start to fit better. I am feeling a little emotional today, but I know that is normal. I will share my wow moments that I hope are many. Angie

SweetSherri
on 6/12/08 5:55 am - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 09/17/04

Angie, Walking will help with the gas. If you start to get uncomfortable, you may want to contact Dr. Jones' nurse to see if it's ok if you take some gasX. I'd be lost without my chewables ones when I'm post-op! Welcome to the loser's club! Sherri

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Amy H.
on 6/12/08 6:17 am - Kokomo, IN

RNY on 04/23/08

Welcome to the losing side!! I passed gas while still in the hospital, but had a few issues soon after coming home. Chewable GasX and walking...lots of walking...helped immensely. Good luck with everything...the first couple weeks were most daunting as I adjusted to my new life, but now, 7 weeks out, I'm loving life!!

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Ellenchanged
on 6/12/08 8:00 am - Thorntown, IN

RNY on 10/25/05

ANGIE, WE HAVE ALL BEEN THINKING OF YOU- & WELCOME YOU TO THE BENCH!!! YOU'LL BE FEELING 100% BETER SOON, AND HAPPIER! ALOT OF US GO THRU THAT EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER AFTER SURGERY- JUST A PART OF THE PROCESS. KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR JOURNEY, YOU'LL DO GREAT! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!