dottednails 122 Posted November 12, 2012 Ok now Im 4 days post op. The weight is exploding off at 2.5 pounds per day. I've lost 20 total with pre op. i think part of it is doc has me on Clear Liquids for two weeks post op.Tomorrow Im going to start walking again. Today I pulled out my on-q pump. I also use a heating pad at night in lower back to try to help circulation. I believe it helps a great deal. My wife and I went to the grocery store today. That was a mistake! Food' date=' food and more food. Not a lot that any good for you. Lots of obese people as well. Not that Im judging, Im just wondering how bad Americans are getting with overweight. Once I make some progress ill do some pics. My beginning pic is downright scary![/quote'] That is awesome congrats! Glad to hear you are doing well 20lbs is just amazing keep up the great work can't wait to see the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peachee213 67 Posted November 12, 2012 Ok now Im 4 days post op. The weight is exploding off at 2.5 pounds per day. I've lost 20 total with pre op. i think part of it is doc has me on clear liquids for two weeks post op.Tomorrow Im going to start walking again. Today I pulled out my on-q pump. I also use a heating pad at night in lower back to try to help circulation. I believe it helps a great deal. My wife and I went to the grocery store today. That was a mistake! Food' date=' food and more food. Not a lot that any good for you. Lots of obese people as well. Not that Im judging, Im just wondering how bad Americans are getting with overweight. Once I make some progress ill do some pics. My beginning pic is downright scary![/quote'] 20 lbs! That's great LA! I can't wait to see pics either! Keep pushing forward! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peachee213 67 Posted November 12, 2012 I think this is a great idea I can't wait to see what sizes I breeze through. Thanks dotted. If more people are interested, I'll start the thread. I'm excited to see the size changes. My sister wants me to think about a bathing suit for the cruise in May! 1 worm2872 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplysouthern26 92 Posted November 12, 2012 Hey my new wls family.... Just thought I would drop by and say hey and good luck to the people having surgery tomorrow ya'll are in my prayers... On a side note my doctor requires a 2 week liquid diet for surgery so I will be starting that soon and will be on it through thanksgiving which will be tough so my family decided to surprise me this weekend with a thanksgiving dinner at my house and the best part was I didn't even have to cook any of it lol.... I sure do love my family and how supportive they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kauaigirl808 39 Posted November 12, 2012 Aufan.............................November 12 2012 Beautifulmistake84.....November 12' date=' 2012 Eva Chavez................November 12, 2012 Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers wishing you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery keep U us posted on how you all are doing Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk[/quote'] I second that good luck guys may Keakua have his healing hand on you as you start your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dottednails 122 Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks dotted. If more people are interested' date=' I'll start the thread. I'm excited to see the size changes. My sister wants me to think about a bathing suit for the cruise in May![/quote'] Bathing suits that's a scary one. old naveygas some great suits online that r a decent price I am looking forward to an April wedding I can't Wait to get a nice dress to wear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplysouthern26 92 Posted November 12, 2012 Ok now Im 4 days post op. The weight is exploding off at 2.5 pounds per day. I've lost 20 total with pre op. i think part of it is doc has me on clear liquids for two weeks post op.Tomorrow Im going to start walking again. Today I pulled out my on-q pump. I also use a heating pad at night in lower back to try to help circulation. I believe it helps a great deal. My wife and I went to the grocery store today. That was a mistake! Food' date=' food and more food. Not a lot that any good for you. Lots of obese people as well. Not that Im judging, Im just wondering how bad Americans are getting with overweight. Once I make some progress ill do some pics. My beginning pic is downright scary![/quote'] That is awsome I hope when I have my surgery done I will have some good results like this... However right now I am just waiting for my surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peachee213 67 Posted November 12, 2012 Yes, they certainly are scary! Never was a fan of them. Maybe this year I'll be more comfy depending on my loss. A dress for a wedding! That should be fun finding something fresh to wear. I think we're all going to do great! 1 dottednails reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarah2012 27 Posted November 12, 2012 I had a great idea for anyone that is preop. I hate wearing a hospital gown so I took my pjs with me pants and underwear. Then I took a tank top and cut the shoulders and addes velcro. Then I could just step into it without worry of my ivs. The nurses thought this was great and no hospital gown. Ya. 3 dottednails, ladyspl and Falicia004 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethel 14 Posted November 12, 2012 Ready to go.... November 20th !!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk 1 ladyspl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwnykat 42 Posted November 12, 2012 I had a great idea for anyone that is preop. I hate wearing a hospital gown so I took my pjs with me pants and underwear. Then I took a tank top and cut the shoulders and addes velcro. Then I could just step into it without worry of my ivs. The nurses thought this was great and no hospital gown. Ya. Sarah that's a great idea!!! I'm going to go home and start sewing so I can have 2 tops for while I'm in there 1 sarah2012 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
courtness 1 Posted November 12, 2012 Im having bypass surgery on Nov.14...live in Wichita, KS but having Dr.Bergkoff at North Kansas City Hospital, MO. Anyone close?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LA GP 117 Posted November 12, 2012 I had a great idea for anyone that is preop. I hate wearing a hospital gown so I took my pjs with me pants and underwear. Then I took a tank top and cut the shoulders and addes velcro. Then I could just step into it without worry of my ivs. The nurses thought this was great and no hospital gown. Ya. That is a great idea! My hospital had me wearing a gown in front and one in back and a billion wires running everywhere. It was a nightmare getting up to walk and potty, so anything that makes this better is a wonderful idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LA GP 117 Posted November 12, 2012 This morning I finally had a "movement." Nothing spectacular but my first since operation. Then I walked pretty leisurely for about a mile. That was pushing it a bit too far. Then weighed for another 2 pound loss. Later today Im going to start going through clothes. I need to get rid of a lot of old clothes and clothes that are one too big maybe. 3 ladyspl, worm2872 and dottednails reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peachee213 67 Posted November 12, 2012 Im having bypass surgery on Nov.14...live in Wichita' date=' KS but having Dr.Bergkoff at North Kansas City Hospital, MO. Anyone close??[/quote'] Welcome, Courtness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites