Hi, everyone...it's been almost a week now...is everyone else feeling a bit better?

I had my surgery last week, and I am feeling so much better (not quite so stiff and sore).  Hope you all are too!

I had RNY Jan. 7th.  I am feeling really good.  I know what you mean about regret though...I had it after surgery too.  It goes away very soon.  I have had no problems other than catching a nasty cold at the hospital.  Otherwise I have lost 35 lbs. already.  In a week or two you will feel almost 100% again and you will be SOOOO happy you did it!  Congratulations and a quick recovery to you!

Yep, I think ball of nerves sums it up, I'll join the group, lol.

Good luck to the both of you! I'm nerves, but happy all the same :0)

Each is different. My program has me avoid protien shakes.. most.. because they are too high in calories and sugar.. .I will start with real food... starting with pureed protien for two weeks and then moving up to soft foods then solids... I will suppliment with fortified milk for "snacks" but the emphasis is on real food since that is what I will need to face..

But follow what your doctor says....

I should have at least two meals of real food in the hospital.. well if you call 1/4 cup of  pureed chicken real food..

Good luck to all.

I wanted to update you all. I made it through surgery fine and was home the next day.  It seemed like things just moved so fast last week. My surgery was originally scheduled on 1/21/10, but they moved it to 1/20/10. So I had the IVC filter put in on Monday, and surgery on Wednesday.

I am adjusting to this new me, I'm not gonna say it has been easy.  The worst part has been the gas....OMG.  I had a bad case of it on Sat., I walked, and walked, and walked til I was exhausted and it still did not move. My mom went to the drug store and talked to the pharmacist and he told her to get me some Mylicon drops...(yes the ones for babies) and you know what....it was a miracle worker.  Now I feel so much better in the gas dept....lol

I am sipping and walking my way to health.  I just wanted to update you all and to thank you for all the prayers and well wishes.  I will update as soon as possible.  Take care and always "Be Blessed"