Question????......Do you regret it? I am at the beginning stage & want all the info I can get right now. Thanks, Paige

Wishing you well also! My RNY date is April 18 and as each day passes the excitement grows. Thanks for the warm thoughts! Susan

Hi Ladies I too had surgery on April 2nd. Mine was to be gastric bypass laparoscopic but once in there were some complications and they had to open me up. I came home on Saturday and have to say every day since has been a struggle of some sort. I keep thinking if I have to drink 1 more ounce of water I am going to be sick but then I find the strength to do it. I haven't had a hard time getting my liquids, it just seems to be a struggle in that area due to the limitations. Right now I am on full liquids and wouldn't you know having cravings for things that are a big no no for quite a while like fish, asparagus, lobster on green salad, omg I cannot wait to be able to eat seafood. My stomach growls alot but I think it is trying to over power my brain into thinking I am hungry! hahahahaha at least that is what I keep telling myself. I had gained a total of 25 pounds before even leaving the hospital and not sure what if any or how much has come off because I refuse to get on a scale until my first follow up on 041408. My ankles, legs and thighs are swollen and I as well had to sleep sitting up until last night. I never realized just how good it felt to be able to sleep on my side. Take care and the best of luck to you both! Keep in touch, we can celebrate our milestones together!

hello there my date is april 21st. I wish you the best of luck

Hi there! I also had surger on the 2nd...Friday, Saturday and Sunday were my WORST days also. I felt so weak too, it seemed a huge effort to do anything, even talk. I think dehydration and lack of nutrition, as you say, really contributed to my problems. All of my incision sites were bothering me, so I slept on the reclining couch for the first few nights. I told my husband, I felt like I would never be "normal or strong" again. I'm happy to say I'm feeling better today on Tuesday. But now my stomach is growling all the time, is yours? I've been trying to update the blog on my profile, so maybe if anyone else, like us, has these problems, they'll know they're not alone. I hope you're feeling better.