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Congratulations, Redmaxx! I see we had surgery a day apart as I had mine on 10/18/16. Our other stats are pretty much the same too. I'm doing well and so happy I had the surgery. Last Wednesday I had my one-year follow up appointment and my doctor is very pleased with where I'm had. Lab #s are great and that's so important. Keep doing what your doing! :-)

You look great and very happy, too! Congratulations!!

Surgery date: October 1853 years old 5' 6" Surgery weight: 247 Current: 182 Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

You are moving right along! And you started the 12-week program today? Awesome!! You mention smoking and I just remembered today is my one year anniversary of being smoke free!! I did it . I quit way early because i knew i had to before they'd do surgery. At no time did they ever test me. Not even day of surgery. Good luck to you! Mayo will take good care of you. They are THE BEST!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What a change in just a week! That's amazing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

. Hi! Are you going through Mayo Clinic-Rochester? That's where I had my wls. At St. Marys Hospital, actually. I had my first appointment with my endocrinologist March 15, 2016, then psych and nutrition appointments followed by Mayo's required 12 weeks of classes. My surgery date was October 18, 2016. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me!! I went through what you're describing. I'm 11 weeks post-op. The first 2 or 3 weeks I felt like myself and so excited to start my journey. Then "it" hit me. I felt a little depressed some days. Sad I guess. I also felt alienated I guess is the word that comes to mind. Finally this past weekend all of a sudden it hit me that I was feeling really good. Like my old self again! I realized this as I was preparing my pill boxes for the week. I remember thinking how normal that felt. That's when the sun seemed to come out over me and I felt happy and at peace. You may just need time to adjust to all that is new now. Give it yourself to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm happy for you that at least you know now what was wrong. Now you can recuperate and get back to your weight loss :-) Keep us updated!! Happy New Year and Happy New YOU! :-)

You look amazing! Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great! What was your surgery date? Mine was the 18th. Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing was it hard after you got done with your surgery I am getting more nervous I go in tomorrow morning check in is at 5:15 am in the morning I'm 9 weeks post and am doing great! Being nervous is pretty normal. Just get checked in and let the medical staff take care of you. You'll do great, I'm sure! Where are you having your surgery done? All the best! Let us know how you're doing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Shelly54 Today is YOUR day!! All the best! Let us know how you're doing. Will be thinking of you today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I'd join too if it's secret/private. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi ItsMeBirdie! I'm from Rochester. Had my RNY surgery 10/18/16. Good luck to you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How about about a ROLL CALL to see who is around? Name: Kay Age: 52 From: Minnesota RNY: 10/18/16 SW: 247 CW: 213 Height: 5' 6" Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. You've inspired me :-) Keep up the great work!!!

Attymc I'm glad your starting to feel better. Each day gets better and better for me. I'm in the puréed stage and I've been eating scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt... I have tried any recipes yet but I will staring next week when I get to move onto mechanical soft for 4 weeks. I hope you continue to feel good. And yes, stay off YouTube Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor's office submitted my information to my insurance on 8/30/16 and they called me today, 9/9/16, to tell me I've been approved! Surgery is scheduled for October 18, 2016 in Rochester MN (Mayo Clinic). It's starting to feel more and more real! :-) Anyone else having surgery on or around that time?

Hi @@CindyI114! So glad to hear from you and learn you are "home" now! Sorry to hear your struggling a bit to get your fluids in (which are SO important to get all in) and trouble with your sleep. It'll get better as the days go on. It's the early days post-op that we need a lot of patience, I think. I glad to know you know the signs of dehydration and hope you don't get to that point. The 5 lbs will be gone before you know it. With everything they pump into us while in the hospital it's expected. Keep working on sip, sip, sipping and walking around as much as your able. I went through the night time thing too and when I would wake up and couldn't sleep I'd just get up. I'd eventually go back to bed. That worked best for me. I'm 16 days post-op and starting to feel more and more like me again. I've been going to the grocery store and I've been getting my walking in that way. This morning I went to the mall early and walked for about 35 minutes. Felt great to do that! Please take care and PM any time. I'd love to keep in touch! (You can friend me too.)

@@Dub So that's the secret! I have one pup so I just need to get one more and then train them. Hmmm.... Could work! Thanks for the tip :-)

@@cseidman

Hello Minnesota! Anyone around these days? I had my RNY last week (October 18, 2016) at Mayo Clinic. Surgery went really well and I'm feeling pretty good! I started pureed foods Tuesday and am trying to learn when I'm full and when I'm hungry. It's kind of odd :-) So far I've only tried scrambled eggs and cottage cheese. I haven't ventured too far from that. I'd like to try refried Beans. That sounds kind of good to me. Love to hear from others and how they are doing. When did you have your surgery, where, what are your challenges, what have your successes been and, of course, how much have you lost along with your height.

Cindyl114: all the very best to you tomorrow as you start your new journey! I hope your headache goes away soon. I'm doing really well I think. I'm getting all my fluids in and I started puréed phase yesterday! Yay!! I'm only eating like two or three bites but it helps. My energy has been pretty good too. My m not sleeping all day or anything. Actually I haven't been sleeping well at night because I couldn't sleep in my side ... until last night! Thank goodness I could sleep on my right side with very little if any pain. I want to get myself in a walking schedule so I can get that in each day. Each day I be been getting out of the house and walking around stores. So my energy level isn't too bad and I don't nap during the day - but I am no ready to tackle going back to work yet. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how you you are once you're ready and able. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been sleeping on my side since the night of surgery. I have very little pain or even soreness in my abdomen. It's unusual but I'm not complaining - I sleep for 10 hours a night. Hope you can sleep better soon! I am envious, KristenLe! I just need to be patient. It'll come. Everything else is going so well Just wish I could sleep ... and comfortably.

I've been sleeping on my side since the night of surgery. I have very little pain or even soreness in my abdomen. It's unusual but I'm not complaining - I sleep for 10 hours a night. Hope you can sleep better soon! I am envious, KristenLe! I just need to be patient. It'll come. Everything else is going so well Just wish I could sleep ... and comfortably.