August Bypass Buddies!

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

Y'all are doing so well! It is amazing how far we've traveled emotionally over the past six months. Authorization to preop diet then surgery and recovery. It is a journey well-worth the effort.

I just completed my second half-day of work. Surgery was Wednesday 8/3. I can do a lot. Doing jerky/fast things like trying to catch something as it falls is stupid... Even an empty rubber made bin weighing almost nothing. No lifting. Testing, decorating, organizing. It can be done. The only concern is not being able to drink enough when distractions present themselves. Actually lost my voice towards the end of my 4 hour shift. The rest was success. Feels good to be so productive.

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Edited August 9, 2016 by Shrinkinqtpi

[PattiHearn 2]

My surgery date is August 16th I'm having RNY. Hoping to find some support.

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[AMS3188 33]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let ya'll know that I made it through to the other side. Still in the hospital tonight, but might go home tomorrow. It's been more painful than I had hoped, but at least the nurses have been very sweet. Thanks to you all for your support.

Amy

[Tuani 14]

Surgery today! Getting ready to leave the house! Nervous and excited!

Tuani

Edited August 10, 2016 by Tuani

[Dawnie Doo 184]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let ya'll know that I made it through to the other side. Still in the hospital tonight, but might go home tomorrow. It's been more painful than I had hoped, but at least the nurses have been very sweet. Thanks to you all for your support.

Amy

Yes mine is painful too. I'm sleeping all the time, until the Drs and nurses come in and wake me up Lol I'm going home today. Thank God for no complications. They all say I'm doing really well.

Dawnie_doo

[gina171 626]

My surgery date is August 16th I'm having RNY. Hoping to find some support.

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@@PattiHearn I have my RNY on August 18th, so I am right there with you!

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[Shi-Shi80 73]

@@Dawnie Doo ... How pretty you look in this picture! Such flawless skin, wow!

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Yeeeesss, this is beautiful post-op pic. I never look this good after surgery...I'm more like a train wreck happened. Lmbo So glad you made it through surgery well.

Edited August 10, 2016 by Shi-Shi80

[Shi-Shi80 73]

Happy surgery day to all having surgery today!

[MadisonsMommy 36]

Today is the day for me!!! I am finding myself extremely emotional this morning for some reason!! I have to be at the hospital at 6am (east coast) and surgery is at 7:30!!!

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[Dawnie Doo 184]

Ladies...I cried when talking to the APN before I went home. She was giving me all these instructions. So I asked what about all of my meds? When do I start taking those? She said OH NO, you don't have to take any of your normal meds. Everything had been regulated. You hear that? NO DIABETES meds, NO blood pressure meds, NO cholesterol meds!!!! OMG!!!! Listen! If it wasn't for the pain I would've done laps around my floor. Oh did I cry like a big baby!!! Lol I'm about to cry again just thinking about it. God is awesome!

Now this gas...yeah it sucks but I keep walking and I start burping. However my other end seems sealed Lol Oh well. Time to go get my sips. 1 week to go for my post op visit!!!

Dawnie_doo

Edited August 11, 2016 by Dawnie Doo

[soon2bthinmiami 24]

I'm in the pre-op and ready to go any minute. My coordinator told me today is the worse day and all up hill after that. I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Last night I got a terrible Migraine and spent the night throwing up bile- as stomach was empty. They gave me Tylenol in my IV so I'm better now. See you on the other side!

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[Dawnie Doo 184]

Yeah, the liquid diet lowered my potassium and phosphorus levels. That potassium felt like liquid fire going through my veins. That was my only negative. Now is just a matter of walking and getting those liquids in.

Dawnie_doo

[MinaDina 89]

Yeah, the liquid diet lowered my potassium and phosphorus levels. That potassium felt like liquid fire going through my veins. That was my only negative. Now is just a matter of walking and getting those liquids in.

Dawnie_doo

Man that liquid potassium is hot lava. My nurse even halfed it with Water and my arm was still on fire and still numb. I went thru 4 bags of that stuff. After all my suffering it was determined it wasnt helping. Lol. So I then was moved to the giant potassium horse pills. But that too was my only complaint.

It's never too late, until its too late

[Dawnie Doo 184]

Yeah, the liquid diet lowered my potassium and phosphorus levels. That potassium felt like liquid fire going through my veins. That was my only negative. Now is just a matter of walking and getting those liquids in.

Dawnie_doo

Man that liquid potassium is hot lava. My nurse even halfed it with Water and my arm was still on fire and still numb. I went thru 4 bags of that stuff. After all my suffering it was determined it wasnt helping. Lol. So I then was moved to the giant potassium horse pills. But that too was my only complaint.

It's never too late, until its too late

Lol Yessss They were like you're not doing horse pills with that tiny belly lol so true about that lava. I just sat with my eyes closed like okay Jesus. Lol

Dawnie_doo

Edited August 11, 2016 by Dawnie Doo

[MinaDina 89]

Has anyone else just randomly weighed a week after surgery? I went to my obgyn today and of course they weigh you. When I looked at the scale I was shocked. And once she found out that I'd just had surgery last Thursday she was concerned. I assume its not an issue but losing 20lbs in 7 days especially during my healing phase seems like a lot...but perhaps Im ova thinking it.

It's never too late, until its too late

Edited August 11, 2016 by MinaDina