First days home

Diana B.
on 8/13/12 5:26 pm

RNY on 07/20/12

I think it depends on the individual. I also had some issues with being lightheaded my first day home. I was feeling woozy so I asked my daughter to stay close by until I was out of the shower. Other than that, I was ok and just took it easy, focusing on my vitamins, water, and protein.

Referral Sent to Ottawa WMC December 16th 2010
Info Session/First Appointment March 25th 2011
Surgical Assessment January 3rd 2012
Dietitian and Behaviourist February 15th 2012
Abdominal Ultrasound May 8 2012
Surgical Education Class June 13 2012
Surgeon Appointment June 28 2012
SURGERY!!!!! July 20 2012

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/12 5:55 pm - Straford, Canada

Carol, just from reading the posts I would have a person "on standby" in case you needed help. So they must be easily reachable and close by to be of the most potential use. I have a fox terrier I could lend you, he would probably bark like hell if you fell but other than that he is just of petable value (better than a cat imo)! jk about the cat, kind of! Good luck, regards, Ian

Nikkismom
on 8/13/12 5:56 pm - Toronto, Canada

Thank you everyone. I live in a bungalow, bathroom and kitchen very close to my bedroom. I think I'm ready for when I get home, I hope. I've got protein powder and lots of things to mix with it, and Greek yogurt, apple sauce, Protein shakes, soups. i think that should do me for the first few days. I will ask my daughter to continue to work but to stay the night here. I have friends close by as well.
Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/12 5:58 pm - Straford, Canada

so no fox terrier then? hehehehe!

Blu-Diva
on 8/13/12 7:21 pm - Hamilton, Canada

What everyone said and have a speedy recovery.

Surgery date May 7 / 2012
Highest 312 lbs - Pre Op 297lbs - now 199 lbs
I know now that my location was never my destination.
Blu-Diva

Nikkismom
on 8/13/12 7:37 pm - Toronto, Canada

Well Ian, I've only been Reilly's mom since March so I don't know what she thinks of terriers. I share custody of a Golden Retreiver and I've not introduced them yet. I think my wee kitty would win

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Thanks everyone. Stephanie has texted me that she will stay here post op. Yea!
Carol

Referral April 2012, Surgery August 21, 2012

ShallowGirl
on 8/13/12 2:55 pm, edited 8/13/12 2:55 pm - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

I was home alone with cell phone. It was OK.

I pre-stocked my fridge with
- Danactive Sugar Free Probiotic drinks (perfect size, gut healthy & 4 g protein)
- Sugar Free Yogurts
- Cottage Cheese
- Sugar Free Pudding
- Applesauce
- Milk
- Oatmeal packages (reduced sugar) - they go down real easy watered down.

All in cups or individual servings, which would take me 1/2 hour to eat !

And all the supplements.

All I wanted to do was sleep anyway. It's mindbending how little you eat post surgery. I didn't want anyone fussing over me.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

kellybelly333
on 8/14/12 6:40 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Hi Carol. I'm very glad that I had my mom come for me for the first bit. She stayed longer than she needed to, so that was just pure luxury for me. I do think it's important for someone to be on standby for sure. I would have everything prepared beforehand, as you said, and you should be ok.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Maria G.
on 8/14/12 9:37 am - Toronto , Canada

RNY on 11/13/12

you can have Danactive Sugar Free Probiotic drinks as a protein shake?

Referral Sent: May/16/2012 Info: July/3/2012 Meet With Surgeon: July/12/2012
RD: Aug/03/2012 RN: Aug/03/2012 SW: Aug/03/2012 Meet With Surgeon: Sept/06/2012 Start Opti fast: Oct/13/2012 Pre Opt: Oct/14/2012
Surgary: Nov/13/2012