10day post-op update

[ambpete 26]

Good morning everyone.......I had my surgery on Tuesday, July 8th. I had very little pain and no real issues. I spent 2 days in the hospital and was released on Thursday afternoon. The only issue I had after discharge was my leg swelling up due to being off my meds for 2 weeks. This gave me problems for walking the first couple of days home, I did get back on my medication and with in hours I was feeling much better. Last Thursday I went back to my doctors to get the drain removed and have my 1st check up. Everything went well and I have lost my first 11lbs/in 10 days post-op. I am not having any real hunger pains, but the stage 1 diet is getting old very fast. The good news is that I move on to stage 2 eating today I feel great and am so happy I did this. And I should have done it 20 years ago. I'm 68 years old , so if there's any of my senior buddies wondering if you can do this, i'm proof you can! I will keep you posted on my progress and good luck to all of us as we embark and travel this new life together.

[mamie60 104]

I too had RNY July 8. Doing well. I have lost 24 pounds and 8 inches. I am 61. Glad you are doing well.

[ambpete 26]

Well Mamie60..ounds like your off and running. Please keep me posted and I will do the same. Great to see that we can still make news !. Good luck!

[#9grammy 274]

Congrats to you two ladies, glad to see you have made a good choice to be healthy and happy. I'm 57 so it's always great hearing from the older generation having this done. Way to go!

[ambpete 26]

#9gramy.....Thanks for the compliment, but i'm no lady... just a man. But I appreciate your comments, lol

[#9grammy 274]

#9gramy.....Thanks for the compliment, but i'm no lady... just a man. But I appreciate your comments, lol

Whoops! lol

[kedwards1950 1]

I am 63 and having a bypass in a month....was worried I was too old for this surgery but your post made me feel better.