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Hi, I'm in Oakland, having RNY surgery July 13 at Kaiser Richmond

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@@russm How are you doing?

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@@audaciousmarie That's great, it goes fast! Kaiser covers a lot of info and has support groups

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@@russm How are you doing?

The recovery has been much easier than expected, but the first few days were tough. The biggest hurdles were drinking Water post op. It took about a week to be able to comfortably drink the required Water in small sips. I rarely go anywhere without a water bottle as I am drinking throughout the day.

For me the worst part was having to take crushed medications, luckily i was approved to take all meds in pill form on my follow up 10 days after surgery.

I lost 15 pounds on the pre op liquid diet and have lost about 16 pounds in the three weeks since surgery. Started at 282 and now at 249 - my goal weight is 200.

I go back to work on Monday. Hoping my energy level holds up.

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@@russm that's awesome! Glad you are doing well. I got my meds in liquid form, and one anti nausea is a patch I put behind my ear. Maybe they can change your meds to liquid?

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@@russm that's awesome! Glad you are doing well. I got my meds in liquid form, and one anti nausea is a patch I put behind my ear. Maybe they can change your meds to liquid?

The liquids made me vomit due to the artificial sweeteners. I do better with the pills.

Good luck with your surgery next week!

@@russm that's awesome! Glad you are doing well. I got my meds in liquid form, and one anti nausea is a patch I put behind my ear. Maybe they can change your meds to liquid?

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I am in Walnut Creek. I had my VSG on March 3, 2016...but it looks like I need a revision to a RNY. I'll be having it done at Travis AFB again of course. I told my surgeon that my sleeve is his handy work, and I don't want anyone else messing around in there! I am pretty hesitant about the RNY, and I'd like to talk to people that have done it. Please message me if you'd like to chat, or email me at: aschuttpelz@gmail.com

Thanks!!

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Hi! My name is Dotti and I am 10 months post op. Have lost 80 pounds and have started to really working out daily. I live in Fairfield and had my surgery at DGMC. Anyone on here that far out post-op wise as me? Having any issues with getting enough nutrition?


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Hi Ladies,

I'm in Oakland and having lap band to bypass revision on 9/11. Looking for buddies for support on this journey.


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