ShrinkingButtercup

I had bypass on 12/15/15 and I was in pain. I ended up back at the doctor less than a week later over it. I could be a special case. I don't know. Good news is, I was much better by week three. I was off the hard pain meds and felt close to normal. I don't mean to scare you, I'm just being honest. My support group swore I'd be in no pain. I felt lied too.

I don't regret my decision and I'm not vomiting but I do have similar feelings about food. I went to the strip mall that has my favorite take-out place and felt profoundly sad. I close my door to block out the smell of cooking food. I miss the comfort of something baked. The holidays were really hard. I can totally relate to those feelings.

Surgery was on 12/15, so I'm no vet but I can say I'm a bit depressed. I have a history of anxiety and depression so I'm dealing with it. What's really strange is how easily I cry. I used to be a little on the hard hearted side, but since surgery I can't go a day without weeping about -something-. A song. A commercial. Some random act of kindness. Something will make me cry.

I was on pureed straight out the hospital. I did as I was told and tolerated it well. Shame my pureed chicken tasted like cat food so I ended up doing some sort of soft food/liquid hybrid.

Highest weight was 400. I'm 5'7". I had to wait six months due to insurance requirements. I lost 35 pounds in that period. Now, two weeks out from RNY I'm down 50 pounds total. I picked RNY because it's gold standard. I have a lot of weight to lose and I wanted to lose it in the most efficient and studied way possible. I had a few more reasons I picked it over the Sleeve. Discomfort with the process of losing a part of my stomach forever, a family history of reflux, the slower pace. It's a great surgery for some, but I didn't feel it was right for me. As for dumping, I'm not so far out that I've experimented with fat or sugar too much. I may not dump at all for all I know. But I am very, very careful because it a pretty good deterrent. Whatever you decide, I'm sure you will be successful.

Thank you for sharing. You look great, skin or no skin. I have a similar stats to you and it's good to know what to expect. And all in all, it's not that bad.

Two week followup went really well. I lost 15 pounds in a week. (I had been into the office a week earlier over a pain issue) I can't even fathom that. It blows my mind. I keep wondering what I've done to myself and why and that visit helped a ton in reminding me why. Can't stop now. Gotta keep losing.

Right now, a week post-op, I start my day with either a premier protein shake or a little bit of egg beaters.

The pain on my right side was enough to call my surgeon's office and go in. Apparently, my Protein and fluids are solid. My surgeon is proud of me. I even got a little card for restaurants that let me order from the children's menu. I'm a card carrying member! My pain is because of a large bruise and knot inside of it. The knot is a pocket of Fluid. It still hurts and I'm still on pain meds for now, but it is getting better. I'll be alright by the end of the week, I think.

Surgery was on 12/15. It went smoothly. I came home the next day in a lot of pain. I ran out of meds. I have a large bruise on my stomach with a knot on it. It concerned me enough to go see my surgeon. He assured me it was normal and re-uped my pain meds. He's apparently proud of my progress in meeting my Fluid and Protein goals. I also got a little card that lets me eat off the children's menu. I'm a card carrying bariatric now! So, overall, I'm good. But it's a little bumpy.

I got my date! December 9th! I'm getting terribly nervous and excited. Who is with me?

Surgery was on 12/15 and I'm starting to feels the first tinges of regret. I'm still in pain, particularly on my right side. It keeps me from walking like I should. I'm getting scared of running out of pain meds before it stops. I'm not quite getting enough fluids but my Protein intake is good. I might not be eating enough, I'm not even sure. But I figured if protein and Water goals were met, It's good enough for now. Between pain and food worries, I'm wondering if I did the right thing. I have no idea if any weight has been lost. (I made a promise to myself. Weigh only once a month.) I'm sorry to be a downer. I just needed to vent. My head knows I did the right thing. My heart is in another place.

Surgery went well yesterday, according to my surgeon. I'm still in the hospital but I should be going home today! The hard part begins soon.

Today's the day! I'm feeling oddly serene as I sit here, before heading to the hospital. Wish me luck, my journey begins today.

My surgeon has a support group that meets twice a month in the office's waiting room. It's lead by the bariatric nurse who is also facilitator for the surgeon. (He does everything from support to insurance) It works. I was required by the program to attend one, so I did that and found it helpful to hear from the vets. I've tried to attend one a month since I started this six months ago and I intend to keep going after surgery.

I'm going in on tuesday, the 15th. On the subject of post-op diets, my puree stage starts as soon as I get out the hospital overnight. Liquids are for the hospital. I feel terribly lucky I get to skip clear liquids and full liquids and all that. I'll be back after surgery with an update!

Today was hospital pre-op day. They gave me a blue bracelet from the blood bank. So now I have this constant reminder. I can't be alone in having so many feelings. I've been depressed as the date get closer. I think I'm scared of the changes that are on coming. I'm a creature of habit. Change is hard.

I spoke too soon. Insurance approval came down today! This is getting real.

Good luck to all those who've had recent surgery and those coming up soon! I'm still waiting on my insurance approval for surgery next week. I'm nervous and scared but excited. If it all works out, I'll be joining Team Post-Op next week. Curious: Anyone else's post op diet skip liquids and goes right to pureed like mine? It's liquids for the overnight or so in the hospital and purees at home.

My surgery pushed my date back. December 15th. I'm part disappointed and I am part relieved. Things were getting intense with just one week to go.

@@cocoa8utter, Congratulations! My surgeon doesn't work past December 16th or so. So if my insurance snags, I could be pushed into next year. Speaking of, My decision should be coming down this week...since surgery is next week!

I turned 30 in June! I have a long term boyfriend, no kids. I decided on surgery a few weeks before my birthday so at my annual birthday Breakfast (Where I invite all my friends and eat pancakes), I announced it to everyone. I've never been one to keep things from my nearest and dearest. Also, I thought it would keep me accountable if I told everyone. Everyone is pretty supportive, lucky for me. But my boyfriend is a little less so for reasons he can't seem to articulate. He just doesn't want me to do it.

My date is currently December 9th! I started my pre-op diet. I'm having a hard time with what I guess is head hunger but it's getting a little better everyday. I'm scared and moody. Trying to find a bright side to this stage.

I'm on day two of my pre-op diet. Two shakes with lean Protein and green veggies. I'm so hungry. I know it's in my head but I feel terrible. I'm trying so hard to distract myself throughout the day to keep my mind off food but it's like...when you can't have it, it's all you think about. I'm having a lot of feelings about the surgery and the pre-op diet. I can't see my therapist until after surgery so I'm kinda hung out on a limb. I'm terrified of the unknown land known as "Post-Op". I'm not scared of going under the knife. (Except my liver shrink not working) I'm scared of living as a RNY patient. What will I eat? Will it hurt? Will I ever be myself again or will I change? See. Feelings. EDIT: My insurance might not even come through! Scared of that too.

It's going to insurance! I'm excited and freaked out at the same time.