RNY 4/21/04

I had surgery (RNY) approx. 4 months ago, and I have lost 86 lbs! I am truly amazed. I have so much more energy, and everyone knows, being a nurse I can use it! This is a wonderful tool. It took me 1 1/2 years to take the leap, but am I glad I did! Good luck everyone!!

Hi I had my Prox. Lap RNY on 4/22/04. Isn't it the greatest?!?! I know I have much more endurance, and less SOB, and absolutely no regrets. ~Jenn~

I had my RNY on 5/18/04, down 74 lbs and loving it. I have more energy than I have had in years. I even hike the stairs at work now. It is so nice to work 8 to 12 hour shifts without huffing and puffing. Carolyn

You are an inspiration! How long were you out of work? Connie RN in NICU

Well...I was off about 1 1/2 weeks, BUT, when I returned I didn't work the floor...I just did paperwork...chart reviews and such. I'm a primary nurse in a rehab hospital, so there's loads of weekly notes and other documentation to be done, + all the red tape that goes along with a discharge and admission. I have to be honest, though...I think I went back way too soon, so I would recommend take 4 weeks off! I couldn't lift anything >10 lbs for 3 weeks...doctor's orders. It has been an amazing journey! I feel so much better, and my energy level has skyrocketed! BS

I can't wait until I can say that! I am hoping that this surgery will be the tool I need to help me get back to nursing and doing what I love. I have had 4 back surgeries, and all this extra weight is making everyday living hard, I have pain all the time...this is kinda my last resort before spinal fusion...YUCK!! I am so happy for you! 86 lbs is awesome!!!

I was also an open RNY on 4/20/04. I am trailing behind at -65 pounds, but I'm alright with that. I work in a busy ER in a trauma center. I just got off of light duty post op at the end of July and I managed to fall right on my back running a guy arresting in the hall back to the ER. So...back on light duty and unable to exercise ! Hopefully I will heal up soon. It is without a doubt the best decision I made, though. When my mom had it in 3/03, I was morally opposed to the surgery because of the high complication rates that I was seeing in the ER. However, I realised that I was seeing people so sick because the well don't come to the ER! So, I started reading this website and talking to people, and I decided it was right for me. I signed on for benefits where I work and waited the waiting period, and here I am! You'll never regret it! Olivia 324/259

My surgery was 4/27/04. I am down 89 pounds from the day of surgery. My energy level is so much better, my knees don't hurt, and I stood all day yesterday and I noticed my feet did not hurt so much! What a difference taking all that "luggage" off has felt. Plus, I rode the rides at a carnival last week for the first time in 10 years! I actually fit in the rides, and they closed easily. I had tears and was crying as I rode the first ride. People probably thought I was afraid and crying on the ride...ha, ha. Little do they know. I have 61 pounds to go to meet my goal weight. I feel like this has been a miracle. It is amazing!

Good for you! I had the surgery 4-9-99 and have not regreted it for one minute. I wish I could have it again to shrink my pouch back down though....oh well can't have everything. Good Luck Diane Nizza