April 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support

[countrygirl 84]

Hello. I am 2 days post op. My weight on surgery day was 288. Hopping to get down to 150. I am new to all this but I love the idea of having friends to turn to that are going through the exact same thing as I am. And also the thought of being there for you all as well. I think it's great that we can form these circles of friendship. So to tell you a little about myself I'm 34 and live in Tennessee. My starting weight was 309. I have had chronic back pain (quiet severe at times) for 8 years. It has really stole my happiness but not anymore. I'm taking my life back as of now!! I hope all of you the best and I look forward to getting to know some friends!!

I'm also in Tennessee in Rutherford county (murfreesboro) where are you located?

[countrygirl 84]

There's a website I buy my shakes from called Chike Nutrition. U can buy a sample pack that lets u try each flavor for like 6.00. They r THE BEST shakes & only ones I can actually enjoy. They also have a high Protein iced coffee as well if u enjoy coffee (I'm not a coffee drinker, but my fiancé loves it! I highly recommend u give it a try. If u decide to try, please let me know what u think. Good luck to u

Try diet v8 splash w1 scoop of plain or vanilla protein in a 16-20oz mixer bottle they taste great, I put it in empty bottle & take to work also.

[msshellg 63]

I'm in much better spirits, but I still have trouble getting in my Protein. I'm not getting enough, I know I can just drink a Protein Shake but they make me sick on my stomach. I still drink them, just not as much.. I guess I will have to try harder.

[rsj5800 3]

Hi All. Thank you to all who contribute to this forum. I am a 33 year old male about to undergo gastric bypass. I am 308 lbs and have developed issues such as sleep apnea, high BP , etc. Any words of wisdom or insights/advice would be welcomed. Thank you in advance for your words.

PS. Surgery date 5/27/14. I plan on returning to work 5/30 possibly 5/31. I am a school teacher so I don't have any lifting requirements. You think this will be ok? Thanks

[Wayne Hunt 59]

PS. Surgery date 5/27/14. I plan on returning to work 5/30 possibly 5/31. I am a school teacher so I don't have any lifting requirements. You think this will be ok? Thanks

@@rsj5800

I applaud you for your decision. I know that for me, it was not an easy one, but you'll be fine.

I do believe that you might be a little overly optimistic about your return-to-work dates at this point however. In those 4-5 days, most of the pain from the surgery will be gone, but as most of us can attest, while you're drinking nothing more than Protein shakes and Water, you're probably going to feel completely wiped out and weak.

I can't say whether or not you'll be "ok" returning to work so quickly. I can only suggest that you might plan to be a little more open to taking the normal two weeks that your doctor's office will recommend. Some us didn't need that long, some of us needed even longer for our bodies to adjust to the major changes that this surgery represents.

Best of luck,

Wayne

[MissTrish14 44]

Hi All. Thank you to all who contribute to this forum. I am a 33 year old male about to undergo gastric bypass. I am 308 lbs and have developed issues such as sleep apnea, high BP , etc. Any words of wisdom or insights/advice would be welcomed. Thank you in advance for your words.

PS. Surgery date 5/27/14. I plan on returning to work 5/30 possibly 5/31. I am a school teacher so I don't have any lifting requirements. You think this will be ok? Thanks

I had Rny on April 15. I returned to work half days on April 22. Even if you don't have any issues with pain, you will be very easily fatigued. Lifting is not the most significant issue. Expecting to return to work for full days after major surgery is not a good idea.

[teacherlady2133 258]

PS. Surgery date 5/27/14. I plan on returning to work 5/30 possibly 5/31. I am a school teacher so I don't have any lifting requirements. You think this will be ok? Thanks

I would not expect to return to school so quickly. If you are like me you will not be released from the hospital for a couple of days after surgery so according to your dates you will not be out of hospital one day before returning to work and you will be on pain medication more than likely.

I am a student teacher and understand your job duties and to be honest there would be no way for me to have done them that soon after surgery.

I am 2weeks out today, surgery was on 4/28. One thing that makes me tired the most is reading so please consider taking more time for yourself and good luck!!

[Swhitton85 66]

Hi All. Thank you to all who contribute to this forum. I am a 33 year old male about to undergo gastric bypass. I am 308 lbs and have developed issues such as sleep apnea, high BP , etc. Any words of wisdom or insights/advice would be welcomed. Thank you in advance for your words. PS. Surgery date 5/27/14. I plan on returning to work 5/30 possibly 5/31. I am a school teacher so I don't have any lifting requirements. You think this will be ok? Thanks

I went back to work with just 2 weeks off. As far as pain was just a little sore but 1/2 way they the day I felt exhausted!! I think the hardest part will be that ur energy level is very low. But I would atleast take 1 week off.

[rsj5800 3]

Thank you all for your words of advice. In my past weight loss efforts I tried a diet called the "fast duet" which requires some fasting. I would fast 24 hours. Go to work/ teach full day then coach our football team for another 3 hours. I would still manage to throw in a workout during this fast day and all on Water. I felt relatively ok but this is only one day as opposed to 2 week liquids only. So I am going to heed the advice and take the full week off at least.

If their are more men out there with this procedure I would really like to hear about your experience also. I have found at least in my experience that a lot of men shun the idea of surgery as an option to aid in weight loss. I guess it's a "machismo" kind of thing. Especially in my circles since I am a coach and have friends that believe that weight loss is simply calories in calories out (over simplified) or believe that it is all about will power? In any case Ladies and Gents please let me hear from you and your experiences (socially) about the weight loss procedure. Thanks

[WickedBeauty 87]

Hi all. New to posting on the post op side, but I see some of my April buddies are here already. Smiles

Today, I'm two weeks post op and overall I feel great. Better than I did before having my procedure. My allergies cause me to fight with a great deal of mucus each morning and make me feel nauseated so mornings are touch and go right now. Decaf coffee and tea help me feel better though.

At my one week post op visit my dr okay'd me to try some soft foods, but I've felt better with sticking to mostly liquids.

I've dumped once, eating a piece of fish when mentally I knew I wasn't hungry. I was full already and falling into my bad habits thinking one or two bites won't hurt. WRONG. Now when I know I'm full I throw out or put away whatever is left.

My starting weight was about 299#. Midway through my preop diet I was at 291#. At my one week post op visit I was 272#.

Still struggling to get my Protein and liquids in, but making progress.

[teacherlady2133 258]

That's great news wicked beauty! Glad to see you are doing well! I go Weds for first check up and to be honest I am ready for soft foods I am tired of soups!

I have had no problems eating or drinking. I think soft foods will bring more of a challenge to get everything in.

[mcmedic13 8]

Ok so I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm craving a diet mt dew!!!!! Haven't had one in 6 weeks.... Why now?!?!?

[msshellg 63]

Ok so I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm craving a diet mt dew!!!!! Haven't had one in 6 weeks.... Why now?!?!?

Be strong!!! The cravings can be so strong!!! I wanted a cheese burger today!!!

[w8loser 58]

Not losing as much weight as I expected. Extremely disappointed in myself. I'm 6 weeks out and down 18lbs. with RNY. I really expected to lose at least 25lbs by now! Especially since I started at almost 300lbs. I could understand it if I was under 250. My sister in law lost 30lbs her 1st 3 weeks and we were about the same weight. She doesn't exercise but I'm on the treadmill regularly. I know I shouldn't compare myself to others but what is it that I'm doing wrong? Waah waah waaah *whiny, I know...lol

[w8loser 58]

Thank you all for your words of advice. In my past weight loss efforts I tried a diet called the "fast duet" which requires some fasting. I would fast 24 hours. Go to work/ teach full day then coach our football team for another 3 hours. I would still manage to throw in a workout during this fast day and all on Water. I felt relatively ok but this is only one day as opposed to 2 week liquids only. So I am going to heed the advice and take the full week off at least.

If their are more men out there with this procedure I would really like to hear about your experience also. I have found at least in my experience that a lot of men shun the idea of surgery as an option to aid in weight loss. I guess it's a "machismo" kind of thing. Especially in my circles since I am a coach and have friends that believe that weight loss is simply calories in calories out (over simplified) or believe that it is all about will power? In any case Ladies and Gents please let me hear from you and your experiences (socially) about the weight loss procedure. Thanks

There are a plenty of men on here. You can look them up. There's a special "room" for guys only, I don't know if that's the name of it or not. Maybe someone else knows it exactly. Also Instagram has many diverse groups of post-ops. Use the hash tags (#) #wls #rny #bariatricsurgery #vsginstacrew #gatricbypass #gastricsleeve etc in the search. Facebook has several Gastric Bypass Support Groups as well. Hope I helped...