First post after surgery! :)

Sep 04, 2011

Today is Sept 4, 2011,  I am almost 2 weeks out of having the Roux en Y gastric bypass.  I went to see the surgeon yesterday and I'm down 18 lbs.  I went into surgery weighing 390 and came out weighing 419.  WHAT the HECK????  Well, I know it was because of the IV fluids being pumped in at 200cc/hr.  So, I'm not counting that 29 lb weight gain.  I thought that was a bit much though and was worried.  I was able to get up and walk around right after surgery.  My legs felt heavy, which was to be expected, but the weight gain didn't help much either.  After I came home, I was able to get water and protein in and by the end of one week post op, I was advancing to full liquids.  Never thought that cream of chicken soup was oh sooo good!  I'm able to chew meats and turn them into mush and tolerate those pretty well.  My surgeon wants me to get my protein primarily from food sources, so I just take the protein shakes as needed.  I feel great.  I'm 372 lbs as of yesterday and am moving around more easily.  I'm not in a whole lot of pain anymore from the surgery, well, other than in both my knees that's been giving me more problems since I can't take Aleve anymore, but doctor said I can try to take Advil Elixir.  Haven't got any yet.  I'm doing everything that my surgeon asks of me, so we shall see how things are when I go to see him again on October 3rd.  Will post again soon.  Take care all!

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Houston, TX
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43.9
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RNY
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08/23/2011
Surgery Date
Jul 19, 2007
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