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Hey gals, I hang out in the pre-op richmond kaiser group. Last august I decided to do the lap band, but changed to RNY in december. You can check out my blog at rny2009.blogspot.com I am 3 days post op and feeling great (except I really want to chug a bottle of water lol)

I actually started creamy stuff this morning and it's all good, finding stuff that I like and that fits is hard though. Yeah we can get dumping if we ingest too much sugar or too much fat at once or if our pouch just doesn't like what we ate but only 30% of RNY patients actually get dumping syndrome. I'm hoping I'm not one of them but don't want to find out lol!

I think it's so amazing the differences between the lap band and RNY and for obvious reasons. I was able to eat 1/4 of clam chowder broth (no chunks) it was sooo good, I guess I was full lol I haven't eaten to the uncomfortable feeling yet and my pouch likes the pudding and the chowder so far and all the drinks. I'm hoping I dont push it cuz i don't want to be uncomfortable.

Hey everyone! How is everyone doing? Today we took gimpy on an illegal car ride to the preschool for the end of the year bbq. My 3 year old played in the slip and slide even though it was freezing! Everyone was shocked I had surgery not even 3 days ago and was already full of energy. That was for 2 hours and as soon as we left I was ready for a nap. I went to the store to get clam chowder and a strainer.... mmmm.. clam chowder is sooo good even without the chunks. So now i have to wait my hour before I drink and take my carafate and nap.. yes nap lol I have bursts of energy. I was able to sleep in my bed last night! woohoo. I'm down 7lbs in 3 days. Liz says not to weigh for a week, hahaha right.. if i'm not eating, im going to weigh instead. So yeah its been a good day, except my gimpy baby is frustrated he can't do anything but I don't blame him Hope you gals and guys have a great weekend!

Good morning ladies! I am going to have to go get me a very comfy recliner to sleep in because the coach recliners suck! My bed isn't that comfy for me to sleep in either. I have found the best position is the fetal position sitting up lol Today I'm feeling pretty decent. Really tired and gassy. I hate the shoulder pain. I can deal with the abdomen pain but the shoulder pain is killer. I was 232 this morning, Liz said don't stand on it for a week after surgery because you'll be depressed lol i'll take 2lbs in 1 day because they pumped me full of like 4 or 5 bags of fluid lol! Sip sip sip, walk walk walk. It's hard to plan anything since baby is in his cast and I can't pick him up. I have found my savior, sugar free crystal light popscicles, they are awesome! Diet Snapple is good too but I only found one flavor that wasnt a tea. Tomorrow I start applesauce, pudding, creamy soups and yogurts. It's not as bad as I thought, I have lots of variety of sugar free puddings. Jell-o has cinnamon bun ones, mint, toffee etc. Yummmm... can't wait!

What is the 25th? I might be able to make it to your guy's meetup :smile:

Hey everyone! Sip sip sip... walk walk walk... So I was scheduled to be there at 12:30 yesterday, finally got in at 1:30. My husband stayed till 2pm. The blood thinner shot hurt like hell lol! Tried to ignore the pain, hoped I didn't bruise, well I did lol! The iv wasn't bad. Watched some tv, blind might I add without my contacts. At 3pm I went in, got up on the table. The OR was really nice (new operating rooms lol). I was just watching the lights and then they put the mask over my face, felt the pressure on my neck and that's the last I remember. I remember waking up in recovery, my throat hurt so bad. No one could understand me lol the recovery room nurse was a total biotch... the man was nice. She was yelling, like i couldn't hear her (to other people) freaking me out. Omg it was sooo loud. I got to the room and the first thing I asked for was my phone. I had created a surgery group on my phone so I only had to text one person lol! So I texted everyone that wanted updates. Got too many replies to respond too lol The pain wasn't as bad as everyone said. It's tolerable, the pain meds they give you suck lol, I was so gassy and nauseated. I think that is the worst part, the pain from the wounds and the incisions isn't bad at all. I got up at 2 am and walked like 10 laps lol thought it was 7am. I was asking for my carafate since I was empty and she was like, you'll get it at 9, after breakfast at 7:30. Then I get back and it's only 2am! So my roomie (from Vallejo) and I chatted it up. I went into surgery at 234! Woohoo.. 6lbs under goal. Right now it's hard to move without getting gas pains. I'm on the awful liquid vicadin and the carafate. bought some gas-x strips today and some mints. Man it is nice to have something to suck on lol! About to get me a sugar free popscicle. So that's my update. My poor husband has my 3 year old, my 2 year old in a body cast and me crying of gas pains to take care of. I probably should have rescheduled because I feel so guilty, but I'm glad I went through with it, because it's too late to go back now!

Hey all I'm dying of thirst right now, nothing since midnight :thumbup: I'm leaving in about 20 minutes to head over to surgery!! Wish me luck!

So I should be talking about being ready but I'm not. My son broke his thigh bone on Saturday. Here is the story: RNY in 3 Weeks

Hey ladies! I will not be there Tuesday, I have to take the milk of magnesia lol and I am not leaving the house hahaha 4 more days! Holy sh1t! So i'm ready, had my pre-op classes today, have the right Vitamins. Cleared out the cupboards and bought all my post op stuff for the first 2 weeks. I'm soo ready to do this. Downside? Ummm.. I haven't told my parents lol! One I dont talk to my mom and two I dont want to tell my dad till after lol! So I'm avoiding his house this weekend, sending the man and the kids up to see him while I clean the house and relax. I'm done eating everything I wanted. Was going to go to italian tonight but decided to eat munchies stuff. I'll go to the gym tomorrow, sat and monday. Have a bbq Saturday which I'm gonna stick to the pre-op diet and it's all good. Lots of RNY's today in class, not so many banders. Kind of nice not to be the odd one out! lol! Okay ladies, sorry to hear about your struggles. I'll be sure to have Pat text Christine and Nicole and let them know how i am :thumbup: Have a great holiday weekend!

I have Dr. Park, but I'm an RNY patient. I've only met with her once and like her a lot. I haven't met with Robin since my orientation. I dont think she had surgery and honestly didn't pay enough attention to liz to be able to tell. I have pre-op stuff tomorrow and pre-op classes and physical next thursday and surgery in 13 days. I'm getting nervous and anxious and trying to lose, im stuck. Still at 237.... grr... WTG Christine, you're about the same weight as me now!! Holy smokes that was fast. Anyways, RNY recovery is supposed to be harder and everyone is trying to freak me out about it. I'm just ready for it to be over so I can recover. I'm in Suisun, close to Vallejo for Desperate. Anyways, that's my update!

Hey ladies! Sorry I won't be able to make it Tuesday :frown: Wednesday my friends and I are going to sushi :wub: then Thursday night I have a dinner meeting. I have my pre-op appointments on Friday, so I don't want to tempt myself with even more yummy foods! 2 weeks and less than 2 days and I'll be in surgery!! Wooohoo! I probably won't see any of you till your July meeting :thumbup: But I'll keep ya'll update with my blog that Nicole got me to start rny2009.blogspot.com Sorry to hear that some of you are dealing with the negative self image stalls :thumbup:

Hey Ladies! Thanks to Nicole I started a new blog: RNY in 3 Weeks

I think I'm the only one having the RNY, but I think most of you chose the bands for reasons that didn't apply to me. I original was a bander though but I'm not having any more kids lol! I'm excited to lose it fast, but banders are lucky because you all will be able to eat what you like when you crave, just in little portions. RNYers can't, at least not without nasty side effects. I'm the last of our little group that met in January to go under the knife! Woohoo for me.. okay.. not really, I'm too impatient! Reggie I'm excited, you go before me! My date is the 27th, so a little more than 3 weeks!! I'm ready! I'm going to try and make this months meeting, or at least try and make june's

The scale moved today! Finally.. I've been stuck at 237 for what feels like forever, of course vacations and going up and down doesn't help. I'm at 236.2 as of this morning, I'd like to be 230 for surgery. I'm ready.. lets do this lol

I will definitely let you know. I am soooo ready for this. I wish I could skip finals and just get this all over with!

I'd love to join you banders on Thursday but I have a Partylite party I'm planning on Thursday night, so I have to get to the gym, get home, clean shower and get ready! You're all welcome to join me in the windy city of suisun thursday eve if you want. Glad to see everyone is progressing!

Just wanted to drop in and say congrats to all of yall! I got my pre-op appts scheduled yesterday, I go the 15th for 2 appts and the 21st for 3 appts and surgery on the 27th. I'm excited. I feel like the odd ball out lol! The only one who is having RNY - started with lapband in mind! I'll come back soon, promise

Hey ladies! Chiming in to say congrats to all of you! I'd be right there with those April gals if I wasn't in school :rolleyes2: But it's all good, my date is May 27th (forever and a day away!!) but I'm having the RNY, since I dont want any more children. Can't wait to see more pics!

I came to post that too! LoL!!

If anyone can make 50lbs gone by surgery date, that's you!

Hey gals, Ill be there! Thursday at noon. May be a few minutes late, but ill be there.

The reason I didnt choose FYP is because of the packaging and the names. I l like that Passion Parties repackages everything so you dont have to see someone else's butt on your toy :tongue2:

Glad it all went well! Work hard and you'll be at goal in no time :confused: Sheena

Im going to Kaiser Richmond and found they were encouraging the band, I went months assuming I was going to have the band. Then I went to the surgeon appointment and all my reasons why I wanted the band were why i DIDNT want the bypass, but all my concerns were relieved. I go back and forth, but sweets are a huge issue for me and a major reason why Im making this decision. It is 100% a personal decision.