Hi, my name is Susan

I only found out today about this forum for people who had surgery in January. My biggest problems are emotional but I want to work through it myself without psychiatric help. I'm not sure if I made the right decision because I can't enjoy my new life yet. I still have 22 staples in my stomach, and the bottom inch of my incision is inflamed. But I do go for a walk everyday, and I'm loosing about a pound a day. Bye from Connecticut.

Hi Susan I had Lap Rny on 1/20/04 I am down about 23 lbs as of last week. I still haven't gotten to the point of enjoying my new life yet. I constantly worry about the surgery working for me and reaching my goal one day. You on the other hand are still sore and in pain, I can understand your feelings but I am sure once your body has a chance heal and you are back to normal you will begin to embrace your new life as a looser. One thing I do know is that I don't worry about gaining weight nor do I worry about what I am going to do to get the weight off. I guess I just have to sit back and wait for the results and do the best I can to eat right. Keep up the good work

Hi Susan! My name is Leanne. I had surgery the day after you on the 29th. All of my problems are emotional too! I never realized how much junk food had a hold on me until now. All I want to do is eat. Between 2 1/2 to 3 weeks was the absolute worst. I am better now and getting better every day. I found that talking to people who had this surgery a year or more ago helped me out the most. If you can find someone to talk to over the phone maybe you can work through some of your issues. Reading the posts on the main forum also helped but I like talking better because you can ask questions. If you want to talk, email your phone number and I will call you. Leanne

Hi Susan, welcome to the forum. This site has a wealth of information and support for folks just like you and me, my folks just like you and me. I just wonder why you still have staples in your stomache almost 4 weeks post op. Mine came out in 10 days. But then everyone is different and each surgeon has specifics that they like. The fact that you are loosing a pound a day is wonderful. I got stuck on a 25lb loss at 4 weeks and it has taken me two weeks to start loosing again. But now it is up to 33 lbs in 6 weeks. Can't wait until it is 133 lbs. Don't feel bad if you need professional help for your emotions. Just make sure it is someone who is familiar with GBS patients so they will know where you are coming from. A lot of people experience feelings of loss after the surgery because it is a total lifestyle and eating change for you. It is hard to give up those foods that we have found so conforting all these years. So I am having to find other things that I enjoy, like reading, walking outdoors and talking with my friends, and reading every piece of mail on this website. Hang in there and keep us posted on your progress.

Things will get better after the healing process is over. You can than get out and enjoy the loss you have accomplished. Asking questions or just reading other questions on this site will help you a lot. I am addicted now. Good luck and best wishes. Dawn -38

HI Susan! I am MaryJo form CT, I had open RNY on 1/21/04 at St. Raphaels. Who did you surgery? I had sutures and staples, they took the staples out before I left the hospital and the sutires came out 2 weeks later. I know how uncomfortable it is. Did they say when they may possibly be able to come out? I know once you get them out and they put the steri-strips on you feel so much better. You made the right decision, although you may not feel it now once you are feeling better with everything you will feel better with your decision. I questioned myself once since surgery, I hit a plateau at only 2 weeks out and it became frustrating, I did'nt lose anything for 2 weeks and then Boom, now I am down 35 pounds. I am off all of my diabetes meds as well, and starting to excercise. The emotional part has been ok for me, I have been accepting it better becuase I feel so much better. I see my husband pig out (he is having surgery in June) and he gets so bloated and feels sick and I am so happy I do not feel that way anymore. Just think of what the future holds! We will be so much lighter and healthier! I will keep praying for you! email me anytime : [email protected] take care, MaryJO