palston09
Hi all.
I joined this site after I had my RNY Gastric Bypass surgery. I was originally scheduled for January 12,2009 , but my husband and I.... while on my way to pre admission testing, were involved in a roll over car accident. All I can say is... Thank God we were both wearing our seat belts!
So I actually had my surgery on January 26,2009.
After the accident, I was getting alot of..... maybe the accident was a sign that you shouldn't have the surgery!! Mostly from my dad, and a few coworkers that were worried about me having the procedure. I have to be honest with you, I did think it for a moment or two! But the reasons why I wanted to have it done in the first place, were right there in front of my eyes. Don't get me wrong... Most of my close friends and family supported my decision from the get go.... but there were just a few that just didn't understand. Didn't understand why I would want to do this to myself. They didn't understand... I was doing it for ME FOR ME!
I wanted to see myself healthy! I wanted to live a long life. To be around to bake cookies for my grandchildren(when they ever come). And with a strong family health history of everything from heart disease to diabetes.... it was time for me to hopefully change that. I wanted a life that involved less pain in my knees, and shortness of breath and just wanted to be happy with what I saw in the mirror! It had been 19 years since I felt that way!
So I did it.... and let me be honest.. the first 3 weeks were extremely difficult for me! I couldn't get any protein in because I couldn't tolerate the taste of any protein drinks from the shakes to the fruity drinks. I tried different flavors... different brands, but I just couldn't! my sense of taste had changed soooo much! It was horrible. And I was dehydrated, and almost ended up back in the hospital. It was hard! But I had spoken to someone who had it done before me,and she assured me that it would get better... and it did... I noticed as the weeks went on, I was feeling better and better!! So here I am 2 months postop, and down 35 pounds and feeling good! I'm not saying everyday is like a bowl of cherries, but I'm feeling better today than i ever did when I was 35 pounds heavier. I'm already having less pain in my knees, and less SOB!
