RobR44134 19 Posted June 21, 2018 I’m doing great. Yesterday was 2 weeks post surgery and I’m down 23 pounds! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal711 27 Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, RobR44134 said: I’m doing great. Yesterday was 2 weeks post surgery and I’m down 23 pounds! Wow! Thats awesome!! How do you feel? 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted June 21, 2018 Congratulations @New Challenge, my new Down Under friend. I'm still in training but next month💥 July💥I will receive my "call up" to the major leagues and become an RnY myself. Started my journey in August 2015, many ups,down, hairpin turns, a roadblock in February, luckily it didn't stop me completely, and I CAN SEE the Finish Line ahead. Not sure of exact date, maybe middle-ish but I do believe it will happen! Did you know our joking bypasser phrase? We all become Kangaroos because we leave Operating Theatre with our very own pouches. So I will,become a Kangaroo Kid and I am already bouncing in anticipation!💥🚩💥😛💥🚩💥 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobR44134 19 Posted June 21, 2018 I feel great. Never used my pain meds. Only used Tylenol sporadically for first week. Slowly introducing soft foods. 4 oz of hamburger yesterday went through the blender. I prob had only 1 oz before feeling it. The rest went to the freezer and I will try again later. Scrambled egg and cheddar was amazing! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpires5501 18 Posted June 21, 2018 Hi I’m new to this thread. I had a sleeve revision to bypass on 6/18 and hate clears. I feel I want substance like stage 2. I’m hungry perhaps because I haven’t been cleared to start Protein Shakes yet. Anyone else feeling hungry ? 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal711 27 Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, kpires5501 said: Hi I’m new to this thread. I had a sleeve revision to bypass on 6/18 and hate clears. I feel I want substance like stage 2. I’m hungry perhaps because I haven’t been cleared to start Protein Shakes yet. Anyone else feeling hungry ? Hi! I just had my RNY on the 18th. Im still having trouble meeting my daily quota of clears but i have been drinking clear Protein Shakes as a part of the clears. Premier Protein makes a great tropical punch one. I only drink like 1 per day at the moment. Im more focused on Water, propel, Decaf tea, and popsicles. Do you have any advice about getting more clears in? 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpires5501 18 Posted June 21, 2018 I just keep Water with me and keep in sipping. I also enjoy sugar free popsicles which are 1.5oz each. I guess it’s hard cuz the rest of my family is eating food and it smells good. Keeping strong but can’t wait for pudding or cottage cheese etc 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Kansas Kitty 213 Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, RobR44134 said: I’m doing great. Yesterday was 2 weeks post surgery and I’m down 23 pounds! You're doing AMAZING! So happy to hear. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buonnatale 22 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 6:28 PM, Hal711 said: @Buonnatale how was your pain afterwards? I remember waking up in recovery in a lot of pain... then I just kind of passed back out from the anesthesia. Once I got to my room, I slept the rest of the afternoon and got up to start walking. It was tolerable but there was definitely pain. Every day got easier, for sure. When I got home after two days in the hospital, I took percocet for the pain but only needed them for a couple days, then switched to tylenol. I think the most uncomfortable thing for me was sleep on my back. A recliner definitely helped! I am however a side sleeper... I had issues with sleeping once I started feeling better because of this. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Kansas Kitty 213 Posted June 21, 2018 Hi there: I've lost 10 lbs. in 10 days on my pre-op diet. So thrilled! My goal is to lose 100 lbs. total so I feel good about the jump start as I have 90 to go. My surgery date is 4 days away. Eeeek! @Hal711 - I think I'll order some of those fruit Punch Premier Protein waters. They sound great! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Kansas Kitty 213 Posted June 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, Buonnatale said: I remember waking up in recovery in a lot of pain... then I just kind of passed back out from the anesthesia. Once I got to my room, I slept the rest of the afternoon and got up to start walking. It was tolerable but there was definitely pain. Every day got easier, for sure. When I got home after two days in the hospital, I took percocet for the pain but only needed them for a couple days, then switched to tylenol. I think the most uncomfortable thing for me was sleep on my back. A recliner definitely helped! I am however a side sleeper... I had issues with sleeping once I started feeling better because of this. How long do we have to sleep on our backs? I'm a side sleeper too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal711 27 Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Little Kansas Kitty said: How long do we have to sleep on our backs? I'm a side sleeper too. I am a belly sleeper, which is not happening. I have used plenty of pillows to prop up in bed, which helps. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trixie82 73 Posted June 21, 2018 How long do we have to sleep on our backs? I'm a side sleeper too.I slept on my side last night and am currently laying on my side. It hasn't bothered me. I'm a stomach sleeper and I'm too scared to try that lol Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Kansas Kitty 213 Posted June 21, 2018 Yay! Good to know the side sleeping is working. I got a pregnancy pillow so hoping that will aid some relief in early days along with lots of extra other fluff. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal711 27 Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Little Kansas Kitty said: Yay! Good to know the side sleeping is working. I got a pregnancy pillow so hoping that will aid some relief in early days along with lots of extra other fluff. I didnt think of a pregnancy pillow! That sounds like an awesome idea. I wish i would have thought of that. Lol. 2 Frustr8 and Little Kansas Kitty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites