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Hi everyone I had my surgery 04/03/15 SW 283 CW is 222 lbs. I go to the doctor Aug 5th hoping to make to the teens by then. I was on a stall for a while. The weight loss kick back in. Went from s 26/28 to a.size.. 20. I'm happy .

Band 07 and Jennifer I had my RNY on Good Friday. I have been sick everyday for a whole month. During my first week check-up I had lose 14 pounds. The next week I was dizzy, exhausted,constipated, I was waiting for the new found energy. I was in the hospital for 5 days for dehydration. I was stuck in every spot in my arm looking for a vein for the IV and to get blood(one time I was stuck 8 times, because the IV came out ). I never realized it was so hard to drink Water.Eat and take pills wait 30 mins..drink water . Lets not even talk about attempting to get in all the Protein. I have also had my times when I cry and feel depressed. I guess I just needed to vent . Hopefully, we'll be feeling better soon and start to enjoy our journey.

Hey Magic Mojo So glad you're at home. I am so sorry that You're struggling with the Water part of recovery. I went through the surgery and now going through the recovery. A lot of people say they can hardly drink they water or eat their food. I don't have that problem. I got mixed up and ate a scramble egg and applesauce (I'll let the doctor know tomorrow) but I did't have any problems. I can drink water and stop half way just because I know I need to monitor my intake. I wonder if my surgery was a success not sick at all. Now when I came home I had got all my medicine except for my narcotics. I got it filled before I left the hospital Hopefully,we will feel better very soon

Hello everyone Well I had my surgery on April 3rd and returned home Monday. I was not ready to leave. I had a private room, close to the nurses desk and very nice nurses and aides. I was in a lot of pain. I burped a lot and finally had gas bubbles. And some small amount of BM. I haven't had any gas pains thank goodness. Yeah I do have a lot of soreness the hole from the drain (it was removed a couple days before I was discharged). I stopped taking my pain med because I my have to drive myself to my first appointment. Not a good idea. Also the area that the drain lead from very sore. I have an incision on my right side and a hole where the drain was placed. I have an incision under my left breast mid way on my left side, to the lower right of that incision is the last. I don't get that feeling of "I can only eat a spoon full'I don't have a problem with drinking Water and when I drink my Protein shake, I feel like I could drink the whole container. I just monitor myself to only drink half. I hope this surgery(rny) is the tool I need and it is successful for me. I hope everyone have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Hello everyone I am suppose to have my surgery in the morning (Good Friday) at 7:15 am. I have to be at the hospital at 5 am. I'm hoping everything goes well. I had a heart attack in October 2014. They were some concerns about the CABG. Around 4:30 pm I got a call telling me that my white blood cell count was elevated when I did a blood tests. I have COPD and had been sick. So wish me well. I will let everyone know how it turns out. If my date changes I will let you know. Congratulations to all April new journeymen (an women). Good Luck and speedy recovery to all.

Hello Titan05 Hope this little note finds you well. Just wanted to let you know that my surgery is on for April 3,2015. I don't know the time. They will call me the day before to let me know what time to the surgery floor. Keep us informed how it's going on yoir journry.

Virgo66 I was so happy to hear that your surgery was successful . Just take care of your self and follow the doctor instructions. I have mine on Good Friday. It was that date at first then it was changed to the second. I was suppose to have my surgery,originally October 8 2014, but 2 days before I had to have open heart surgery. I went to have my pre-op testing 3/30/15, and to my surprise I had to take another test for my heart. I called my surgeon's nurse an she told me to still count on the 3rd, unless I hear from the other doctor. So hopefully, I will have a successful surgery. I am very nervous. So keep in touch and let us how you are doing. By the way what is the 30/60? Is it the way we eat and drink?

Hello courtcourt90 I will be getting my RNY on April 2. I decided to go with Cleveland Clinic. The Clinic is known more for wls The two I had to pick from was St.Vincent Charity Hospital and the Clinic.my doctor will be Dr. Kroh. Good luck with your on the choosing a hospital for your surgery.

Glad to hear everything went well and you're doing well. I hope I can report the same thing. I,m to have my surgery next Thursday. I'll try to remember that information about walking. I am starting to get nervous. Once again, glad everything went well and wishing you much success.

Congratulations virgo66 I'm wishing you lots of luck and will be looking forward to hearing from you after surgery.

titan05 Your surgery will be successful and your recovery will be speedy and very little pain. This is the prayer I'm sending to you. I will soon have my surgery on Good Friday. So please think of me at that time. Let me know how you doing

Hello everyone, Is the pain more in your stomach or in the chest. I recently had open heart surgery (double bypass), and I was wondering if maybe it was that type of chest pain which nwas really bad. I had a heart attack Oct.1,2014. I had my surgery 2 days before I was to have my gastric bypass.

I found GENEPRO to be very good. You can add it to hot or cold drinks,sprinkle it on your food/ I use to love it in a cup tea 30 grams in one serving. Premier choc once a day 30 grams gave me 60 grams of Protein by lunch

Shauna29 So glad that you finally got your date for your surgery. My date was changed because of the heart surgery. I don't know how long an approval last (my keys are acting crazy). I nee to figure out which program or how to to combine programs (diabetes, heart healthy and rny diet). I agree with you things happen for a reason. I am now thankful that the heart problem was discovered because I may not have had a successful journey. Also my determination to get a puppy for my grand-daughter. Saved my life. I will keep in touch with you to see how your surgery goes good luck.

I am getting better each day from the heart surgery. I love this saying I'm being blessed by the best. It covers whom ever you believe in. The doctors say I can have my surgery in about 3-4 months. I don't know about that. But I am so glad to hear your journey is working out so far. Lots of luck. and I'll keep rooting (?) you on.

Way to go girl congratulation

Hey Bronxmerci Sorry It took me so long to reply but I am in the hospital just got my computer and it want to act out. But GENEPRO is the best. It's unflavored, you can use it in hot foods and drinks. I've personally used it in HOT tea an HOT chicken broth. You Can not taste it. I ordered mine from Amazon. I had tea with Genepro (30 grams protein) in the morning and a Premier shake at lunch (30 grams of protein) for lunch. That gives you 60 grams and you still have the rest of the day If you wanted to do a little more.

Joy 59 you will do fine. I had that same problem with my bs dropping so low my doctor changed the amount of insulin I was to take.

Congratulations, welcome to the October fest, you will enjoy the group. Good luck.

layknee Can you tell I haven't been on line for a while. I didn't do a chart but, I was trying to write every ones name in my book with their dates. I just want our October friends to know we care.Well I won't keep writing you (not tonight anyway). Have a good one.

Karen That October reunion sounds great

To AuriP May it a night to remember! Seriously, I said it already we'll be thinking about with prayers,good luck.

Layknee the unflavored protein powder is the best. I can get 30 grams and not even taste it. I love it . I use Genepro I ordered it from Amazon.