Home from surgery - everything unbelievably good!

rduck8
on 2/5/09 12:41 am

On February 4, 2009 at 6:21 PM Pacific Time, Steph_L wrote:

I'm back home after 2/3 surgery. It went very very well - minimal pain (even the dreaded gas pain was vanquished by walkies and Gas-ex).

I'm so grateful for all the suppport and care and *very* excited to be starting this new phase of my life.

Fluffy-n-Cute - how did your surgery go?

Steph

Hello my surgery is scheduled for March 9th 2009, my husband and children are like way to go mom, but my sisters and others are like why are you doing this telling me that so and so died. I feel good about the RNY my doctor etc.... help get m over the what if stage.

wongypsygirl
on 2/5/09 12:45 am

RNY on 02/10/09

I'm so happy to hear your surgery went so well. Thank you for posting about your experience. It really helps those of us having surgery soon see the positive outcome. I hope and pray your recovery continues to go smoothly. Save me a spot on the loser's bench. I have less than a week to go...woo hoo! Gas-X was on of my first purchases in preparation for surgery, lol. Did you use the melt away strips or liquid?

Amanda

Steph_L
on 2/5/09 1:19 am - MN

RNY on 02/03/09

Thanks Amanda (and everyone else!)

I used the Gas-X strips. I'd recommend taking a sip of water before putting them under your tongue (my mouth was pretty sticky that first day and the strip melted faster after a bit of water).

Start: 420 | Day of Surgery: 381 | Current: 223 | Goal: 199 Milestones:
100+ pounds lost
Under 250 pounds (first time in decades)
Weigh less than husband for first time

free4ever
on 2/5/09 6:51 am - Elizabeth City, NC

RNY on 02/02/09

I came home 2/4 from surgery and Im feeling pretty sore and grogy still... wishing to get over the discomfort and pain.. all went well and I am glad its behind me..
I am glad your feeling so good.. congrads...

waitinggame
on 2/5/09 8:51 pm - Bowie, MD

Glad you are doing so well. As another poster said, I'm still a bit "heavy" through the stomach and achy in my back (nothing different than before surgery though), but I think better each day. This is exciting--isn't it!!! Great idea on the positive visualization. It just serves no purpose to worry and dread. I went to church Sunday before my surgery and it was like the message was written for me--slow down, take time for me--two things I rarely do.

I'm excited to hear how everyone is doing!!

Denise

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

fluffyNcute
on 2/6/09 9:15 am - Beantown, MA

RNY on 02/03/09

Home from surgery had some problems but I am dealing with them. I left out on oxygen as well as staying in the recovery room for close to 18 hours.The only incision that hurts is the one that had the drain there. Other than that things are good. Trying to make sure I get my protein in and do what needs to be done.
~Welcome home I wish you a speed recovery~