CindyI114

I started my pre-surgery diet this morning which means I am officially 2 weeks away from my RNY surgery. I'm having the surgery primarily to help/correct my gastroparesis but am hoping for big weight loss too. I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type III earlier this year which is how I also ended up with gastroparesis and after being misdiagnosed and ignored by doctors for 24 years I'm still trying to figure out my new diagnosis. But last year I met a very nice surgeon that told me I could get some relief from my gastroparesis and lose the weight by having the RNY. So I started my journey to get approved and a surgery date. Well, 3 days ago I met with the surgeon again and was given a surgery date of Oct 27, 2016. A huge shock to get in so fast. I'm excited and nervous. I know it will be tough - but every day is tough for me with pain, no energy, poor sleep, etc. etc. etc. But this surgery has the potential to help me in so many area and any improvement is a good thing.

Thx. Surgery was tough! I was in the hospital Thursday until Monday afternoon due to a LOT of nausea. The pain meds they started me on was adding to it but it took a while to figure that out. I also still have numbness in my left leg since I woke up from surgery - the surgeon thinks it was from the surgical strap they used to position me but it caused me problems walking. I never did get all the way around the unit on my walk. I would just get so tired. I'm home now (well, technically staying with my mom) for 2 days and getting in about 36 ounces of fluids. The RN is worried about me getting dehydrated but I'm not - I know the early symptoms too well. My sleep is off at night, only getting a few hours at a time, but the hours go much slower when I'm awake, than ever before and I wonder if this is part of my energy returning... one of my biggest hopes is to have more energy post surgery. Still have a long way to go with energy. I'm still taking liquid pain meds since I have problems taking pills with so little Water. I have my post-op appt on Friday and hopefully can move to full liquid diet. I have an extra appt with dietician planned for week 3 since I never got to "practice" the new diet (I had to eat according to the stomach issue I was dealing with aka gastroparesis before surgery) so I have lots of questions now. I'm only down 5 pounds from surgery but since it hasn't been a full week yet nor am I using that as my only criteria for success I'm trying to be positive and hope the bruising, pain, & nausea will all be worth it in the end. It nice having someone close by that is going thru the process too. Although I suspect you'll have faster and smoother results than me. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm ready but not having any real food today has given me a headache & i'm crabby. How is your energy? I've had really low energy/fatigue for years and this pre-op diet has made even worse. I'm hoping the surgery will help my energy level but am curious as to what others have experienced. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Klouisa64- how was your surgery? Are you home yet? How's it going? Anxious to here from you... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good luck on tomorrow! Let me know how it goes. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

United Hospital in downtown St. Paul. Are you using the Mayo? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App