Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Rochester New York Anyone?



Recommended Posts

hummus would be good but not on my list I am getting board of the options

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just a few more days until surgery. A few questions for the Highland Hospital group -- especially those who had O'Malley. Does O'Malley leave a drain in? Were you in for 1 or 2 nights? How many days til you got your staples out? How long were you on Clear Liquids before you went to full liquids?

I'm having surgery on Monday and have tickets for the RPO on Friday. I'm really hoping that I can just go and sit there. Is this wishful thinking? '

How were you feeling 7-8 days out. This will be Christmas and we're having company. I just want to know what to expect at that point.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wish I could answer your question. Mine surgery was on a Tuesday and was told I could leave on Thursday but decided to day an extra day. So you might be able to go to RPO. I just started pureed foods an by Xmas eve/Xmas I might be able to do some sort of soft food like fish. It won't be much but it will be something.

Good Luck on you new life!!!!!

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wish I could answer your question. My surgery was on a Tuesday and was told I could leave on Thursday but decided to day an extra day. So you might be able to go to RPO. I just started pureed foods an by Xmas eve/Xmas I might be able to do some sort of soft food like fish. It won't be much but it will be something.

Good Luck on you new life!!!!!

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the input. So how are you feeling? Are you still on pain meds and have you had your stiches out? How's your experience been so far?

Another question for the Highlanders - did you have to drink something and have a scan to make sure you weren't leaking?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They gave mean bottle for pain but I have yet to use it. I yet to be in any pain. Then again every body is different. I feel like nothing ever happened. Although I can say that my food intake has changed of course. I'm already down 25 lbs since the 4th. Key for me I have hitting the gym and walking about 1.5 to 2 miles a day. Very slowly at the gym trend mill.

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Stitches on my tummy? I think they are ones melt away after a while. Never told if they needed to be removed. I did have a drain and they took that out at the hospital.

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had Dr johnson my staples did not come out until the first week appointment. I was given protien shakes at the hospital on my second day and was able to do liquids after leaving.As for the drain I am not sure mine came out the day i left the hospital the RPO might be ok the only things is you will be tired and you may have the runs really bad the first few days after you go home.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just a few more days until surgery. A few questions for the Highland Hospital group -- especially those who had O'Malley. Does O'Malley leave a drain in? Were you in for 1 or 2 nights? How many days til you got your staples out? How long were you on Clear Liquids before you went to full liquids?

I'm having surgery on Monday and have tickets for the RPO on Friday. I'm really hoping that I can just go and sit there. Is this wishful thinking? '

How were you feeling 7-8 days out. This will be Christmas and we're having company. I just want to know what to expect at that point.

I had surgery 6-13-12 with omalley! I did not have a drain! I was in the hospital 2 nights! My staples came out at my 1 week appt. I think I was on liquids for about 10 days! 2 days after I got out of the hospital I went to a dance recital all day! And a 3 hr graduation at night! I was tired but I was ok! I brought everything I needed so that I still got what I needed! Just take it easy and listen to ur body! TAKE THE PAIN MEDS while ur out that day! Good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So how is everyone doing on there new life? Things for me are going really well. Donated about 12 pairs of pants to the local church the other day. Shirts and shorts are next.

As far as food goes I'm still on pureed. tuna and hummus or mayo(yawn). Cottage cheese, started Wegmans greek yogart and its went down well but only was able to eat 4 oz. Tried Ricotta with a little sauce and it was actually good. Tonight going to try FF Refried Beans and some FF Sour Cream.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi all -

Well I made it through my surgery on Monday and came home late this morning. My surgery didn't start until 6 pm on Monday (instead of 3) because they had some emergency. It seems like so long ago already. I'm so happy to home in the quietness and not have someone waking me up every hour. I'm doing okay. My biggest complaint is that I have had a headache for at least a day. The pain meds help but I'd feel much better if it were gone. I'm finishing my last bit of Protein for the day, then a shower and to bed!! I'm very tired and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed.

JPR - sounds like your moving along quiet nicely. And already getting rid of clothes is terrific.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi I am glad I found some people from rochester I has surgery June 22 I am down 105 lbs and fear every day I will gain it back :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow that is great 105 I am only ten weeks out and can't wait to get there. burning understand fear I think we will always be worried to go back .

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi I am glad I found some people from rochester I has surgery June 22 I am down 105 lbs and fear every day I will gain it back :(

Don't be worried. Don't go back to old habits and stay active and u can still enjoy ur food just don't over eat and do it all week.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in Cortland NY ... My Surg was 1/29/13 ..... Done at Cayuga Medical Center .... Dr John Mecenas did my RNY

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BabySpoons

      Sometimes reading the posts here make me wonder if some people just weren't mentally ready for WLS and needed more time with the bariatric team psychiatrist. Complaining about the limited drink/food choices early on... blah..blah...blah. The living to eat mentality really needs to go and be replaced with eating to live. JS
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×