Attention October Surgeries

Courtney,

my advice about the shopping thing is if you need some smaller size clothes then go to the salvation army stores, garage sales or see if anyone is willing to do clothing exchnage with you.

I had a revision from lapband to RNY on 10/29. I have to say that my recovery from the RNY went smoother than the lapband recovery. Even in the hospital, I was up and walking in no time and didn't stop until they released me to go home. Both the staff and surgeon were amazed.

I haven't had any problems other than getting my liquids in. I have had some nausea when I eat or drink, which is normal, but that is why I haven't gotten my liquids in.

Anyway, tomorrow is my 4 week anniversary. I have lost "about" 30 pounds. I don't plan on weighing myself or doing my measurements until 11/29. I want to keep the numbers true to my surgery date lol.

Karen S 

Hi, all!  I'm new to the October forum -- have usually just read the main RNY forum, but I decided to check in here.

I had my RNY on 10/21/08 and must admit that the recovery has been easy.  I even teasingly told my doctor that I didn't think he had even done surgery!

I've lost 28 pounds (2 of those before surgery).  I'm eating whatever I want (but smaller amounts).  (My doctor does not have strict rules).  I try to walk about 60" on a treadmill at a gym a few times a week. 

I "miss" food a bit, as in I wish I could eat more, but I also know that this is a choice I made, and I had almost 50 years of eating whatever I wanted.  So I've been okay with the changes. 

Ramona

I too, am having no difficulties eating.  I chew-chew-chew and eat smaller amounts, but so far (thank goodness) I have been able to eat any food.  I laugh, because I asked my Doctor too "are you sure you did the surgery?"  I am having my first fill on the 11th and am looking forward to it.  I am anxious to see if I will have food restrictions after a fill.  

Has anyone had a 1st fill yet?  Did you experience any food restrictions?

Hello all

I had my RNY surgery on 10/21 and felt like someone went after my stomach with a baseball bat - but it did heal and things are much better. 

I have pretty much done what I'm supposed to "by the book" except for pureeing all my food for 8 weeks.. but I make sure I chew chew chew everything to mush.  I haven't had a problem with any foods yet.  I haven't tried any heavy meats, but have had chicken, fish and sashimi (yum)!  The sashimi was 3 weeks out and I wasn't sure what that was going to do - but it sat very well.  Haven't tried much in the carbs, a few noodles mixed in with food (mac/cheese, beef stroganoff) and it has done well.

I have lost about 24 lbs or so since surgery and close to 30 since before.  I'm feeling much better and wish to heck I could get a transfer addition of exercise!  LOL - I haven't been doing that at all and know it would make a world of difference.

Hi October buddies~

I had lap band on 10/14/08 and I guess i'm doing alright.  I'm going to be getting my 3rd fill on January 5th and I sooo need it. I'm able to eat pretty much anything I want but I find I'm just not hungry. I eat breakfast at 7:30 and most days won't eat until like 3:00. So I had to set my outlook reminder every 2 hours to get something to eat.

I've been having troubles with foods. Unlike most people I read about, I'm not getting enough food. I went to Daily Plate and started monitoring my daily caloric intake. According to the website, I need around 2000 calories and 60-80 grams of protein. But the first day I monitored my intake, I was only at 715 calories. Today I did better and I'm at 1200. If I get some healthy snacks in before bed, I think I'll be doing ok for today.

Anybody else having this type of issue?

Hello all October folks,
I had my Realize lap band surgery in Tijuana on October 17, 2008. I have to admit the first 5 days I did nothing but cry and regret what I had done. I felt like I was starving, my stomach felt like I had been run into head first by a rhino, and I could do nothing but sleep.  I did not have a bad time with the hospital I chose but I sure would not recommend anyone else to go there either. I was promised a few things that were not done. After my surgery was finished I honestly felt that all they wanted was to shuffle me out their door to the hotel so they could get someone else in the bed. I had NO post op check up or consultation. I stayed overnight at the hotel and was driven to the airport the next morning by the doctors son.  I was given a folder with suggested meals and what week to eat what but soon found it was really different than a lot of banders. Then I got back to Texas and still had no doctor for post op checkups or just in case anything weny wrong. I had been given a card with a number on it and was supposed  to go to a website and enter this number to find the nearest doctor but the pin would not work, so I called Dr, Carlos again and he told me the pin was no longer any good because the company was not recognizing lapband patients having the band done in Mexico so here i was again trying to find a doctor that would take me as a patient when the time of need came.  Well that was not an easy task. 4 out of 5 I called flat told me they would not take a patient that had the lap band done in Mexico but I finally found one that will and he is only 15 minutes away from my home. My progress has been ok I guess. I have now lost 25# but I have trouble knowing when to stop eating. I eat too fast and am just learning to chew, chew, chew. I finally have an appointment for my first fill and I sure hope it helps because I still have a hard time with getting full and knowing it. Anyway I do have high hopes after reading all of your posts that I will for sure tell a difference after my first fill. I am so happy for all the positive comments from all of you. It gives me a boost.
Brenda

I had my RNY on 10/15.  I am 8 weeks out.  My surgery went well.  My surgeon inserts a gastric-tube in case of nausea.  The g-tube allows me to pour liquids into my old stomach to prevent dehydration.  I had this g-tube for 6 weeks.  The first several weeks was a bit difficult.  I cried alot.  I didnt have remorse, I was just tired and hurt some and didnt feel like my old self.  Due to the g-tube I had to sleep in a recliner for 10 days instead of in my bed. I was on short term disability for 6 weeks and stayed at home until the g-tube was removed.  I didnt start feeling like my old self until week 4.  I have lost 34 pounds and I am very excited.  I start exercising today both on my Bowflex and treadmill so I hope to see my weight drop faster.  I have no sensitivities to food but some things sit better than others. Other than that life is normal.  If you would like to track my journey I am on YouTube under zipchick.  Be sure to subscribe!
zippy

Hello everyone. I had lap RNY on Oct. 27th. The first 4 days I thought---what Have I done. But, now I thank God everyday that He provided a way for me to have the surgery. I am feeling great and as of yesterday, I have lost 50 pounds and 3 sizes. I still have 166 to go, but I'm taking this one day at a time.
My eating has tatally changed. I no longer crave certain foods. I have learned that there are certain foods I can not eat. I can no longer eat chicken and turkey. But, I now love Russel Stover's sugar free chocolates, I have ONE each evening. I didn't use to eat chocolates.
I also now exercise every evening, now that I can move without taking pain meds. I have also come off all my blood pressure meds, my Enables, my cholesterol med, and all the pain meds I took. I am sore from all the exercising, but not in pain.
I am so looking forward to a new me in 2009. 

I'm back - It's been 4 months since surgery.  I'm down a total of 35 pounds!  Woo-Hoo!!  I have had 4 fills, and was told I have a total of 5cc's of saline in a 10cc band.  I am now noticing the difference.  I am fuller faster and it takes me longer to eat, chewing and chewing.  The last 2 months I've lost a few pounds, it is coming off slowly...but as long as it comes off, I'm happy.  I am down 2 pant sizes, it's so crazy.  Even as I type this now, I am so amazed I had the surgery and I'm on my way to a healthy life.  Hope the rest of the you are also feeling well.