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7 days since surgery; 15 pounds lighter - August 9, 2010 It has been one week since surgery, and I'm 15 pounds lighter.  I'd say that's a good start.  I'm getting my protein in now, liquids, and I started exercising.  ...

My first week of RNY recovery - August 7, 2010 Some of this is repetitive, I know.  But I remember as a pre-op I was *so* into getting as much information as I could about surgery and recovery that I thought I...

Whoops! I've been miscalculating! - For the past few days, since I've started my protein supplements, I've been writing down what I've been drinking; I am on a liquid diet for the next few weeks.  As far as I cou...

Really, 10 pounds lighter? - Today is Thursday.  I had my surgery on Monday.  I've lost 10 pounds.  That gallbladder of mine musta been heavy! I only slept in two hour intervals last night ...I had a ligh...

At Home, Still OK but tiiiiiiired - I'm at home now.  Ride home was uneventful.  Super glad my little kids weren't with me as all I want is peace and quiet.  I have a little headache.  Think I'll take a shower now.  ...

TMI -- Day 3 of Recovery - August 4, 2010 Warning:  TMI ahead!  You've been warned! I passed gas this morning!  They have kept on asking if I have, and when I woke up this morning, voila!  There is was...

Addendum - Just wrote a blog post and when i pushed "send" I realized that it might sound like I'm having a glowing time here in the hospital.  I'm not, I just know it could be worse -- I was...

day 2 of recovery ... still fine! - August 3, 2010 Yesterday I was as high as a kite on morphine -- I really felt no pain and at one point just looked at my wife and shrugged like "no big deal."  I was pretty out ...

surgery today - hi quick note ... i did it!  feeling for the most part much better than i thought!   i'm still on morphine, so i am sleeping constantly, but overall, pleased! 

Last Day Pre-Op - August 1, 2010 So, today's my last day pre-op.  Despite nervous jitters and the shortness I displayed to my family  this morning (sorry!  stress!), I don't think I can be any mo...

Fears and tears - July 31, 2010 I'm sure I'm overthinking everything.  Look!  Two blog posts in one day!   I've been thinking about the surgery -- less than 48 hours away -- and what I really ...

Drug Interactions - July 31, 2010 For the most part I've liked my Danbury Hospital experience.  The office is nice -- and it seems pretty well organized, etc.  The only thing that is particularly p...

Pre-Op Reminders for Post Op -  July 30, 2010 I'm trying to write things down before surgery so I don't forget. 1.  Gas is a bitch after surgery.   2.  Sip, sip, sip. 3.  Walk, walk, walk. 4.  Advocate ...

Reading Message Boards, finding Long-Term Success - July 29, 2010 Reading these boards are both a curse and a blessing, and I wish I could stop reading them.  I've been looking at WLS for a couple of years, and last year my frien...

Pills, Drinks and Photographs - July 27, 2010 Today my best boyfriend posted a photo of me on Facebook.  And then tagged me.  It was a highly highly unflattering photo -- my eyes half closed and as big as a ho...

Ack! My Surgery has been approved! - July 26, 2010 Ack!  My surgery has been approved!  I know this should be a good thing, but am I the only one who has mixed feelings about this?  It reminds me of taking a pregna...

Obsessive Moments - I've been researching what foods would be good for me once I come back from the other side of liquids.  I'm both iron and b-12 anemic pre-op (but the surgeon doesn't seem too conce...

Pushing the Reset Button - I suppose I am now moving from "sedentary" to "mildly active."  I'm trying to get myself out there, and even had my wife and  friend take me to the gym.  Sure, my knee hurt a bit, ...

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