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How long after surgery did you excersize
mtwtvl71 replied to mtwtvl71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today is day 10 post op and I went to the gym and walked 1 mile on the treadmill. I tried to ride the bike..but that was not happening. I still have a very sore incision site where the drain was and it is still open. Walking felt great ...glad i went! So that was 25 minutes on the treadmill. I'll keep going everyday and trying to increase it a little. Everything is going really great! I don't have any complaints! I'm very happy with my decision to have RNY! -
Anyone having surgery in May
mtwtvl71 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So glad it went well. Sounds very similar to my surgery and stay in the hospital. I had mine 7 days ago and I feel awesome. Going this Am to my 1 week followup. Hoping to go to puree foods today. Rest and welcome to the other side. -
All is going really well but still sore. I think I overdid it today. My large incision where the drain started to bleed a little. Hope it's nothing. Going back Tuesday for my 2 week followup so hope they can close it up. It's so bizarre eating so little but I feel great otherwise.
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Anyone having surgery in May
mtwtvl71 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ditto teabow. I'm 1 week post op and doing great. I'm virtually pain free and able to eat and drink with no issues. I use a calorie tracker and it helps. Good luck and welcome to your new life. I already feel better and the Diabetes is totally under control. Can't wait to go onto purée food tomorrow. It's amazing how 2 to 4 oz of food makes you full. -
Surgery is one week away and feeling nervous!
mtwtvl71 replied to TashaB88's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I did the same thing. My attitude is slow and steady wins the race. Start out small and continue to build on the momentum. I'm just so happy to use this tool to reach my goal of getting healthy. Best of luck to you!! -
Melissa. I too had some issue but am now 1 week postop and feel 100% better. Hang in there...this too shall pass. You made the right decision your just in the thick of having major surgery.
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Surgery in 4 days....scared to death!
mtwtvl71 replied to freels123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck. I'm 1 week post op and I have to say it's gone really well. They manage any pain you have very well during the hospital and send you home with liquid pain meds. Good luck! -
Thanks for the app tip. I like it so much better. Just downloaded it. 1 week post op today.
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Oops I meant to say 1 week followup.
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Ginger.... I'm sure you'll be good by then. Tomorrow I'll be 1 week. Energy is great and I feel great. I have 1 incision that is giving me trouble so hope they can close it up on Tuesday when it have my followup. Have a great vacation.
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May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group
mtwtvl71 replied to Purple Iris's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yes all is good. I'm a little worried about my incision sites. They are very sore and one is open. I have to pack it with gauze every day. They told me it needs to heal from the inside out. I am going to try sleeping in my bed for the first time tonight. I've been sleeping in the recliner as it was so much more comfortable. I'll find out Tuesday at my first follow up. -
May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group
mtwtvl71 replied to Purple Iris's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Aww that sucks. What did you eat? This is all a process. Glad your feeling better. Tomorrow I'm 1 week post op. -
Anyone having surgery in May
mtwtvl71 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Relax and enjoy you night with family. I had a Cathadetation so never was able to wear any of the stuff I brought to the hospital. I highly recommend Chapstick. My lips were so dry afterward. Good luck tomorrow. -
Anyone having surgery in May
mtwtvl71 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best of luck to all this weeks surgeries. Tomorrow I'll be 1 week post op. Feeling pretty good. It's so bizarre to only eat 2 oz at a sitting but that is all my new stomach allows. I still have incision pulling and a little pain but it's totally under control. Good luck to this weeks group. -
Well i'm on my last day of the liquid diet. Tomorrow is the big day, i'm so ready and excited to have the surgery. I'll let you know how I do tomorrow afternoon!
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11 days post op. Lost 1 lb in 5 days.
mtwtvl71 replied to hgielrehtaeh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF THIS EARLY. I just 6 days postoperative and won't get on a scale for at least 3 weeks per the doctor. The only thing we should be focused on his proper intake protein and water this early. Hang in there I'm sure in 2 months were going to be shocked at the loss. It didn't come on overnight. All the best. -
I add the injury chicken flavor protein powder to my cream soups and it is very good. I mix the soup with water and powder mix with a fork then heat up 2 to 4 ounces for dinner or lunch. A can of soup lasts several meals.
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Thanks for the reminder. Just walked to the next house and back. I feel my one wound where the drain was pulling. It still is open and packed with gauze. This afternoon was good. This am I drank protein shake then took my meds. HUGE MISTAKE. I'll have to do that fist thing then wait 1 hour to drink protein shake or what ever I'm having for breakfast.
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I'm 5 days out of surgery. The gas is very loud and it hurts to push it out. I'm still very sore and just taking it 1 step at a time. Just getting my meds down is a choir. I finally slept most of the night so that was good. I can't lie down I have to sleep in a recliner because otherwise it feels like my incisions are pulling and it hurts.
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How much time off work-office/desk job
mtwtvl71 replied to jodie1961's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am taking 4 weeks. I want to get into a routine and take some ME time to make sure I'm following all the diet exersize plans. -
What time of day do you exercise and why ?
mtwtvl71 replied to HealthyNewMe's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I go in the morning before work. -
Oh and I lost 25 lbs on the preopp diet. That really made a HUGE difference
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Today is day 3. Still in hospital because I can't pee. I'm doing good otherwise pain is manageable. Drinking water and eating jello.
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May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group
mtwtvl71 replied to Purple Iris's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Surgery is done. I slept the whole day. Pain isn't bad at all and I've all ready done walking. Going to be here for 1 more day. All went great and lost 25 lbs pre opp. -
Yeah can you believe it.