Newly joined...1 week post op

amishpa
on 11/12/12 5:54 am - Owens Crossroads, AL

Hey! I had my RNY surgery one week ago today. Doing great and haven't even taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital. However, I had an allergic reaction to something that was given to me at the hospital and now I"m broken out in a rash/hives all over my torso, arms, and legs. Itching all over and it is miserable! I have never been allergic to anything before and sure paying the price now. Went to the dr. and got a steroid shot and meds so I should be on the mend soon!

MultiMom
on 11/12/12 6:04 am - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

Welcome to "the losers bench"!! Sorry to hear about the allergic reaction....that's no fun . You sound like you have a great attitude :)

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

raptor62
on 11/12/12 6:08 am - IL

RNY on 07/27/12

Congrats!

Kevin

LadyAnastacia
on 11/12/12 6:36 am

RNY on 11/06/12

Welcome! Mine was a week ago also. I love being able to come here and hear all the wisdom from those who have gone down this path before us.

Stephanie G.
on 11/12/12 6:41 am

I have my surgery date in 2 weeks, and I'm really nervous about recovery. Is the pain excruciating? I have never had surgery before, I just want to know what to expect!!

Congrats... we are only 3 weeks apart!!!! =]

Stephanie G.

losing-lisa
on 11/12/12 8:46 am - Stevens Point, WI

RNY on 10/31/12

I'm 12 days post-op, and I'd never had surgery before, so I had no idea what to expect either. It seems like a lot of people don't have much pain, but I'll be honest with you about mine: It hurt, and it hurt bad. I'm still in quite a bit of pain (can't bend over very far, can't lay on my side, sneezing, coughing, & laughing are painful), but it gets better every day. Having not had surgery before, I couldn't have imagined how much it would hurt. During the worst part, I just had to keep telling myself it'd be worth it. And it is - I've already lost 18 lbs, and haven't really had much trouble with any of the food I've tried post-op. So yes, it will probably hurt, but it doesn't last too long. Good luck!

Lisa K
Post-op RNY - 10/31/2012

amishpa
on 11/12/12 10:23 am - Owens Crossroads, AL

Just like you, I have had really good luck with the post-op foods...of course, I am strictly following the doctor's guidelines. Today I fixed a big pot of pinto beans with a very small amount of ham (trimmed the fat off) in them for my family. I just ate some of the broth/juice from them and oh, my gosh, was it every good...made my day! I wish you continued good luck!

Susan

amishpa
on 11/12/12 10:13 am - Owens Crossroads, AL

Hey Stephanie! I have had surgery before and I can't say this is anymore painful than others I have had. Once you get past the first 24 hrs., it drastically improved each day for me. For me the key was getting up walking 4 hrs. after surgery...made a BIG difference. I wish you the best of luck...the 3 weeks will fly by!

Susan

CarolF3
on 11/12/12 7:20 am - Albany, NY

RNY on 12/17/12

Congratulations on your surgery!!!!!! Hope you get better from the allergic reaction!! Are you writing everything down in a journal so you can look back on it to try and figure out what did it?

Carol

amishpa
on 11/12/12 10:19 am - Owens Crossroads, AL

Hey Carol! I haven't started journaling yet, but I do intend to. It has been quite a journey so far! I have never been allergic to anything before. The doctor reviewed the notes from the surgeon and she thinks it is the antibiotic that was given to me before and after surgery. I have been putting ice packs (frozen vegetables) on it tonight and that has helped ALOT with the itching.

Susan