5 months post-op!
I had RNY 5 months ago today. It went very smoothly with no issues for quite a while. Before this surgery they knew I had a gall stone but it wasn't bothering me so they left it. At 3 months post op I started having some issues - first with my bowels, then a gall bladder attack and then just generalized pain and some nausea after eating. I assumed this was all my gall bladder which is booked to be removed in 2 weeks. Last week I was up north at a cottage and the pain got worse. I took pain killers so I could sleep and today saw my doctor. He thinks it's actually an ulcer and the pain killers made it worse! I finally feel like I'm getting some resolve as it's difficult to feel sick for so long.
I'm not telling you this for sympathy but rather to say I still wouldn't change a thing. I'm down 60 pounds in 5 months and feel great in my sundresses and shorts and even my bathing suit. I get compliments daily and still feel like I have much more energy. I'm not working out other than a lot of walking but I do really look forward to doing that soon. I see a life differently and look forward to the next phase of my journey.
Before this surgery I made a list of the things that would change for me. I just reviewed it can honestly say they have all happened. I am never worried a chair will be too small, I can give myself a pedicure, I never feel like the big girl, I don't have a double chin or sore feet but I do have a collar bone! So many great changes and I'm sure many, many more to come. Everyone's journey is different - we just have to embrace ours and believe me when I say "Life Is Good!"
This tool is truly a life changing gift!
St. Joes Hamilton - Referral June 16, Orientation Aug 16, Group Dietitian May 5, Nurse May 15, Social Worker Aug 15, 1:1 Dietitian Aug 15, Medical Internist Sept 18. Meet Surgeon Nov. 2/17 Preop Feb 12/18 Surgery Feb 16/18
I'm sorry you are dealing with an ulcer Murt. Hopefully it will heal soon and you can continue to enjoy more NSV's.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
on 7/17/18 4:17 pm
I hope you feel better soon!
referred Jan 2016 intake May 2016 left programme returned June 2017 final pre-sx class Oct 2017 surgeon appt Oct 2017
Opti Wt Nov 4/17 226 lbs BMI 45 Sx Wt 212 lbs RNY surgery Nov 23/17 M1 -18 M2-9 M3-10 M4-8 M5-6 M6-7 M7-6 M8-3 M9-1(so far) Down to within one pound of my goal and 99 lbs down from my highest weight. I was not a fast loser but who cares as long as you get there! I know the newbies check the trackers and the signatures so although I kind of lost track of how the rest of the weight came off, you should know that it was not fast and furious but it was slow and steady!
current BMI 24.7 that, my friends, is NORMAL!!! Strong is the new pretty!
Hopefully between the gallbladder removal and the ulcer treatment you will be feeling 100% soon!
TWH (Toronto) | Starting Weight - 300, GW- 175
Referral: Jun 21/17 Orientation: Aug 23/17 NP: Sept 27/17 Social Worker: Sept 27/17 Nut Class: Oct 3/17 Sleep Study: Nov 6/17 NP Follow Up: Jan 3/18 Psych: Jan 12/18 Nut: Jan 15/18 Surgeon: June 1/18 Pre-Op: July 27/18 SlimTime: Aug 3/18 Surgery: Aug 17/18
SlimTime: -13.5 M1: -18 M2: -14 M3: -14.2 M4: -14.4 M5: -9.4 M6: -6.4 M7: -6.4 M8: ?
