My journey thus far!

[Pistolkisstal 17]

I've posted on a couple forums before but haven't fully introduced myself. I'm from Arizona , I'm 32 and have struggled with my weight all my life. Lost some weight with medifast but gained it back and also with Atkins. Decided on the surgery about four months ago and did it Thur the company I work for. One of the best Bariatrics surgeons around. I didnt have to lose any weight per the insurance but the surgeon wanted me to lose a little beforehand. I lost about ten pounds before and last Monday was my surgery. I felt pretty good the first couple days but had little set backs of feeling just gurgley and weird. Also I was told beforehand that I might have had small holes in my diaphragm that would need fixed if they could they would. They couldn't fix it because it would mean an open surgery to get to where they need. I woke up from surgery and when I talked to the doc he said that they actually had to reposition my stomach and lengthen my esophagus because my small intestines weren't exactly long enough. He also told me that there were seven cuts because the one under my left boob they accidentally hit an artery and had to stitch them up and move next to it o it'll be pretty sore there. I'm six days out and can say that son of a bee hurts like hell even still haha. I get to drink until first protien drink today and I'm excited about it. Been trying to walk as much as possible and am trying to work up to drinking four bottles of Water still on three /three and a half.

[Pistolkisstal 17]

And my head is craving Brussels sprouts as well ! I guess it's better than wanting pizza and chips

[SheaLilu 6]

Hello! I'm having RNY on the 17th. I'm also 32 and from Connecticut. Sorry to hear about the setbacks! I'm on my pre-op diet and craving Brussels sprouts too. I don't even like them! Well I guess I do now. Nice to meet you!

[Seattle WLS Newbie 70]

Hello! I'm having RNY on the 17th. I'm also 32 and from Connecticut. Sorry to hear about the setbacks! I'm on my pre-op diet and craving Brussels sprouts too. I don't even like them! Well I guess I do now. Nice to meet you!

Also 32! Scheduled for RnY bypass on 4/24.

[Pistolkisstal 17]

Hi both of you good luck! I'm here to chat . Omg Brussel sprouts are so yummy and lots of people hate them but they haven't tasted oven roasted Brussel sprouts hehe. I just bought a scale today had the surgery Monday lost about 12 pounds so far plus the Water weight

[Bon Appetit 41]

Hi both of you good luck! I'm here to chat . Omg Brussel sprouts are so yummy and lots of people hate them but they haven't tasted oven roasted Brussel sprouts hehe. I just bought a scale today had the surgery Monday lost about 12 pounds so far plus the Water weight

I read that brussel sprouts stick to your ribs. Pre- op I was trying to eat more of them because of that finding and I came across a roasted brussel sprout recipe. delish!

[blondie66 271]

Get the Protein Drinks in.. dilute with ice helps get Water in... Protein helps with healing and slows Hair loss.

[Pistolkisstal 17]

Good idea blondie I'll have to do that with the ice