My RNY surgery Oct. 13,2014

[Jonathan Blue 311]

The liquid diet prior to surgery is honestly the hardest part of the whole ordeal. If you can make it through that, you can do anything. I remember my wife saying I was a cranky mess for the whole week and biting everyone's heads off. It will pass and sooner than you think. Then it is on to enjoying the rest of your amazing life.

I would honestly say if you are not seriously attached to anyone prior to surgery to avoid getting involved at this stage in the game. You need to take then next several months to focus on you and what you need to do to accomplish your goals. I know if you do, you will do amazing. Not having outside distractions makes adjusting to your new life a lot easier. Once you feel comfortable with how you are handling everything a few months out and your weight loss is well under way, then for sure start dating. One thing interesting that you may find is that when you get further out from surgery and a lot more active, what you are looking for in a significant other may change drastically. (Such as activity level, interests, etc.) If you are a lot more active you might not like a sit at home and relax kind of person you may find attractive now as an example.

I wish all the best with your surgery. I know you'll do amazing. Congratulations on this step and welcome to the beginning of the rest of your amazing life. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with me. I included links to get a hold of me below. If there is anything I can do to be of help or encouragement, just let me know.

Jonathan

@Fat2FitBlue

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[layknee 357]

Thanks everyone. I am on day two post. Not hungry but trying to get that Protein shot down. It's A very strong peach flavor. Getting asthma treatments as needed.

[lptreg 25]

Keep your head up. It gets easier and it is worth every moment.

[SLONP-lapband2bypass 3]

Good luck with your ongoing recovery. It's the 18th, are you home? I hope that you video like very me does better return you voyage can but chose eat what's good for you. GOOD LUCK! DRINK LOTS!

[layknee 357]

I tried to go without pain medicine so I could drive but I feel everything. I can't stand the pain. I'm shaking with pain. Aches, incisional, gas, back, every pain. Hit me like a brick wall. #imnotready.

[Jonathan Blue 311]

Keep up the awesome work on your recovery. It seems like forever now, but in looking back it will fly by. Just wait until you start being able to do all these amazing things you never thought possible. I am so excited for you and your journey. Please keep me updated and if there is anything I can do to help you out please let me know at any of the links below.

Best of Luck,

[layknee 357]

I woke up this morning on my stomach. I have no ideas how I got there. It felt as if my stitches were stretching. And the pain meds had worn off. I may weigh myself today since I'm 1 week out. Please tell me it'll get better.

[lptreg 25]

Stay off your stomach and prop pillows if need be. I'm a stomach sleeper and it sucks. I feel your pain. Two weeks out and I can sleep on my side without pain. Layers of sutures are in each site so if you tear inner sutures you won't know until you bruise or get abnormal pain or discomfort. Be paranoid enough to be aware of how you sleep. On day two I went to ER to get one patched up

[layknee 357]

Stay off your stomach and prop pillows if need be. I'm a stomach sleeper and it sucks. I feel your pain. Two weeks out and I can sleep on my side without pain. Layers of sutures are in each site so if you tear inner sutures you won't know until you bruise or get abnormal pain or discomfort. Be paranoid enough to be aware of how you sleep. On day two I went to ER to get one patched up

oh well I would hate that and the other thing is I'm so used to getting on the floor with my kids I laid down on the floor and then I had such a hard time trying to get back up it was pretty bad. It's like me a good five to seven minutes to get off the floor. My right side is definitely easier to sleep on my left side because my Loveside is where the largest incision was which is about a centimeter

[Beckyyb93 225]

You have to be more careful girlie! You need to baby your tummy and your incisions while they are still this fresh. No getting down on the floor because like you said getting up is nearly impossible! I support the pillow idea, I actually slept in a reclining chair for the first three weeks because the bed wasn't comfortable, it pulled on my tummy and I didn't want to flip over so the chair was perfect. You don't want to end up back in the hospitals with ripped incisions so please please be careful!! Your kids will understand if you have to rest for a little bit and like everyone else has told you, it will be worth it in the end!

[layknee 357]

Thank you @@lptreg and @@Beckyyb93 it doesn't help that they found a hernia while they were in there and did a stitch repair.

Edited October 20, 2014 by layknee

[layknee 357]

Back in the hospital with dehydration

[dark n lovely 70]

Layknee i pray you are doing better. Sorry you are having such a hard time with your recovery. Don't get discouraged. This will pass and you will succeed on your journey ????

[layknee 357]

Layknee i pray you are doing better. Sorry you are having such a hard time with your recovery. Don't get discouraged. This will pass and you will succeed on your journey ????

thank you so much.