First Week Post Op - Thoughts

[Johnny2Thumbs 29]

I'm almost exactly one week post op for the RNY. With this being my first ever surgery, I was a nervous wreck but I'm glad to say it went well. I don't know what was worse, the magnesium citrate I had to down the day before surgery or trying to get in and out of bed a few hours after surgery. The doctors and nursing staff at Bay Area Hospital were so incredibly nice and supportive.

I haven't needed any pain meds after my release from the hospital and I just had my follow up doctor's appointment this morning and he told me he was surprised to hear that. The doctor remarked that I looked like someone who didn't even go through surgery! I feel great.

The one thing I understood would happen but never anticipated the impact, are cravings. While this surgery might take away the hunger, it does nothing for the cravings. I do hope those pass eventually. They sometimes lead me to regret getting the RNY over the sleeve because I realize what I have to give up and the fear of getting something stuck or dumping. But then I look at myself in the mirror after a shower and I know, with certainty, that I made the right decision.

Biggest challenge now is just getting the Protein and Water in. It's not that I can't do it because I'm full, it's just that I have to remember to keep drinking no matter what other activities I'm doing.

I'm already off my diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol meds and all my vitals are still great. I'm so happy about that.

I want to sincerely thank those who have posted to this forum in the past because your posts gave me the motivation to move forward with this surgery.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

WTG! Congrats on a stellar report!!! You got this!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Until you get past liquids and purees, the cravings are pretty wicked. Once you get to soft foods, there is often some sort of "option" that helps with the cravings. For me, just to be able to have a couple of whole-wheat crackers was an absolute delight! (I'm a crunchy/salty lover.) Just keep focused on the prize and push through. You'll be amazed at how fast you change.

[Lisa1965 3]

I’m day 7 post op and soooo tired of liquids. I just want something to chew that has flavor. I should be moving to the liquid diet tomorrow instead of just Clear Liquids.

[Bryn910 519]

Great news! You’re off those meds so quickly, that’s amazing. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

Great to hear your progress. Like the rest of the family here said - those cravings just fade away. I had ‘em bad during soft food stage. By 2 months, gone.

I reckon maybe the craving for sweet goes faster of you dump or reduce sweetener intake, zero type soft drinks - train yourself not to want sweet stuff. Maybe this is why so many bypassers chose a low-carb lifestyle. Well, that and the dumping!!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

5 hours ago, birdynz said:

I reckon maybe the craving for sweet goes faster of you dump or reduce sweetener intake, zero type soft drinks - train yourself not to want sweet stuff. Maybe this is why so many bypassers chose a low-carb lifestyle. Well, that and the dumping!!

I thought I just got disgusted with sweets because so much of the liquid foods are soooo sweet. The shakes and Protein waters are just cloyingly sweet. It really makes you appreciate savory!