Recovering from 2/11/2013 RNY

alaskasusan
on 2/15/13 7:18 am - AK

RNY on 02/11/13

Monday surgery - it was moved up from 2/15 per the surgeon - caused a few bumps due to rushing things but at least I have the 'hard' part behind me. Now just to get better! For you Alaskans, be aware that my surgeon WILL NOT give you anti-nausea meds. That was the very hardest for me, I had some pain med that I knew I couldn't tolerate from prior experience so once I was off the pump I had no pain meds, but I was fine with that. The nausea though kept me from drinking anything more than 1/4 teaspoon an hour or so, if that. But thanks to my stalwart son and daughter-in-law going to bat for me, the dr did give me 6 pills I can take as needed so I am very much a happy camper today.

I went home on Tuesday, am walking a lot and am up to about 1/2 C fluid every two hours or so, so that is much better. I am not even going to think about protein or vitamins for a while, until I can get fluids in me. That and the awful edema - I don't normally suffer from this but my fat little feet are awful - so I just keep walking hoping to push that through.

Now I'm trying to work on this rat's nest on my head - early surgery meant I didn't get my hair in a french braid so my very long and heavy hair is a super-scary snarl- I need a comb and conditioner stat LOL!

All in all, despite my little bumps I am super-happy this is done and I'm started on my way. And I hear it all the time here but it' true: every day does get better!!!

thynnlynn
on 2/15/13 7:21 am - MI

Glad to hear you are improving and that the worst is over.

Blessings, Lynn

Band to RnY - 3/13/13

SusieD48
on 2/15/13 7:31 am

RNY on 02/11/13

Best of luck with your journey. My surgery was also the 11th.

brenlee1965
on 2/15/13 7:37 am - New Berlin, NY

Welcome to the Losers Bench......Congrats on the surgery.....Look out and enjoy the ride.....it will be WILD, I guarantee it. I lost 100 pounds in 4months. I feel 100% better. off my meds & CPAP machine. Loving being in a size that I haven't worn in 23 years. It wasn't all wonderful, but so worth it! Wishin you a quick recovery. Need anything....just ask!

Bren

Oxford Comma Hag
on 2/15/13 7:48 am

RNY on 09/12/11

Have a speedy and uneventful recovery!

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helenm71
on 2/15/13 8:02 am

I was on the 11th too , heres to being healthy

HFrederick613
on 2/15/13 8:13 am - PA

Congrats on the new you!

Heather

absolutemomtwofour
on 2/15/13 8:27 am

RNY on 02/11/13

I am also an 2/11 er. Congratulations on you road to healthy :) I do not know what I would have done without anti nausea meds I had them every 4 hrs pheww that is a scary thought.