Came Home Today

Hi  Everyone. I had my RNY on Tuesday and was home today by 11am! I was so scared prior to the surgery, but looking back,  it was nothing compared to the happiness I feel now. I almost cried in pre-op when they weighed me and I had lost 17 lbs on the pre-op diet! The nurse hugged me, it was such a great feeling. I've been very careful to follow all the rules, I got up and walked right away, sipped my liquids, did my breathing exercises. I believe all these things really did help. As soon as we got home, my fiance, dogs and I walked up and down the street, I started my liquids then took a nap. It was great to sleep without wires attached and being woken up for vitals! The surgeon told me the surgery lasted less than 1 hour, so as hard as it is, stick to the pre-op diet, it is for your safety. Thanks to everyone on this site, I had a few things that may my stay much more comfortable: Gas-X strips(God bless the inventor who created them), lip balm(the hospital was so dry), and men's stretchy undershirts( I don't think I could have worn a bra home).  Well I am off to pick up my prescriptions, I want to move around as much as possible. Thank you to all who have shared and God bless all who are starting the journey soon.

I also came home today. The first 24 hours were rough and I remembered asking myseld why I had done this electively. Today has been a new day. I feel a little sore, but good.
I have to agree that moving doing the exercises and the liquids did help tremedously. Good luck in your future weigthloss!

Glad to hear your  both safe and home!  Good luck!  Dawn H.

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So you just have a few days left before your surgery......I am so excited for you. Prayers are being said.
Emily

Congratulations on an uneventful surgery. Glad you are doing so well. Can't wait to ready your updates.
Emily

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I agree..all the hard work done before surgery made all the difference after surgery.  I came home Tuesday and after greeting all the dogs, promptly went to sleep LOL  The Hospital is not a place to get rest...being woke up every 2 hours for vitals, walking every 2 hours or more often....home never looked or felt so good. Congratulations and welcome to the Loser's Bench ^_^
Sunray