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RNY - 7/21/14. -35 lbs in 25 days. Struggled with hospital onset Pnuemonia immediately following discharge. Other than that, no real issues. I did the water thing, 3 ounces every 30 minutes til I got 60 ounces or so in. 3rd week, i began eating soft foods, pureed, and still continue to do so, about five 3 ounce servings throughout the day. I usually treat myself to a sugar free jello, pudding or ice cream bar just because I can. I've been walking on average 5 to 6 miles a day since August 1st. I've dropped from 2XL clothes to L. My energy level has increased and difficult walks are not so difficult anymore. As far as the food intake, I pace myself and don't drink while eating. Constipation is not an issue....however, not having that much in the stomach, really doesn't require a bowel movement a day. I go 4 to 5 days in between. Sorry, some of you are having issues with the recovery - but you can and will get through it. Be patient. Don't give up and do as your doctor instructed. In the end, you'll be tickled spitless you did this. I am. God Bless and Best wishes to all! Phil

Hey Pik, Seems you and I have been fighting the same battle. I had surgery on 7/21. No major issues, used pain meds slightly and was release on 7/23 to go home. at 10PM the same evening, I broke out in a fever, chills, and overall felt like crap. Called the Doctors service, and he called me back in 20 minutes. Told me to take some pain medication (since it had Tylenol in it), and come see him in the morning. They did a chest xray and said I didn't have pneumonia, but there was some Fluid build up in my right lower lung. On 7/25, I began Water hurling, at 9am. Went back to see another Dr. in the same office and they ordered a CT scan to be sure I didn't have pneumonia. At 5 pm, I received a phone call from my Dr, saying I had "borderline Pneumonia", he called in an antibiotic which was just short of butt nasty when crushed. After hurling several more times during the evening, I went to the ER where I had my surgery and they admitted me to give me fluids and antibiotics. They too ran a CT scan. Yet, a 3rd Doctor from my clinic came and released me from the hospital on 7/26 after 18 hours in the hospital. Today, 7/28, I'm feeling much better. I walked 3 miles, keeping my liquids down and have dropped a little over 10 pounds in a week. From what I hear, it is not uncommon for the lungs to collapse and fill with fluid during surgery. That's why they have you use the spirometer to open your lungs. I told them, it's a great tool, but if you feel like crap, one cannot do that treatment every hour like they want. It may be my own fault, but lord knows I tried. Best wishes to you in your recovery! Phil

Went back to dr again today. Had CT scan done. Dr called in antibiotiic to fight borderline pneumonia. If i dont get better soon, iim going to ER. Coughing fits, nausea, fever. Im sick of being sick.

I had RNY 7/21. Was fine while in hoapital. But wheezing, fever, shortness of breath 7/23 & 7/24. Went back to surgeon, had blood work & chest xray done. All signs point to pneumonia, but nothing prescribed. I can get fluids down but i feel like crap.

. Honestlly. Ive had zero issues. Ive drank and walked. Pain not as i expected. Going home tomorrow. Lookn forward to my recliner!

T-72 HRS:42 minutes. Day 12 of the liquid diet. -11.5 lbs so far. Last day @ work. Anxious, yet, not in a hurry. Gonna try and do some serious walking this weekend to kill time and poundage. Mite even push mow the yard for fun. Anyone wanna help?

Mine is schedluled for 11am but was told to be hospital at 8am. They said my surgeon is known to be early.

Yes it was unfortunate. My surgery is Monday 7/21. I started November 1st, and it took this long, so count your blessings. The fickle finger of fate having fracked flees quickly laughing all the way. sighs. smh.

I'm Curious... Are you saying they have removed the 6 month non-surgical weight production policy?? If so, that sucks like a big dog. i've wasted the last 6 months and 120 in copays. uggghhhhhh.....

@Dawn.... I wasn't given any amount to lose. However, the NUT said that one "typically" could lose between 8 and 40 pounds. I'm not sweating it. I'm actually tickled to see this come off now....it's just that much less I have to lose later! Don't stress to much over it....115 hours - (8 am 7/21), we'll have different issues to deal with. Just remember,as a master of cliche's....Rome wasn't built in a day, and time heals all wounds. Stay positive - you got this!

Note to Self - not a very good idea to read this thread prior to surgery. Some good, mostly bad. <<<going back to pre-op thread before I change my mind.

Day 10 of the liquid diet, or better yet, 4 more days to go. I've dropped another 3 pounds in two days, for a total of 9.5. I've also noticed I'm not craving as much and my calorie intake is puny. 3 Protein shakes, salads, raw veggies - almost 800 a day. I will say the taco bell fiesta salad, hold the meat, is the bomb. (420 calories tho!). Keep on keepin' on - we are almost there.

Hello all. 7/21 Surgery date also (RNY). Day 8 of the pre-op diet. Down 6.9 lbs so far. First couple of days were not well, but managed. The salads and vegatable trays helped a bunch....at least I was convinced I was eating solid food. The GNC total lean Protein shakes are a blessing also. Best wishes to everyone and I've enjoyed lurking on some of the other posts and find this site to be very informative. It's great to be able to see how people have dealt with and managed their changes and I hope I can learn and apply some of the experiences shared here.