I had RNY on Nov 17th.  Everything went really well and they talked about sending me home the next day, but I got sick. So then I was on track for going home Thurs, but got sick again.  They sent me for an X-ray and I had a bowel obstruction.  I walked and stopped taking pain meds and it worked out.  I was so ready to get out of the hospital Friday I was practically begging to go home.  Not showering or washing your hair for days does something to you. 

I went home Friday, took my shower and went to bed.  Yesterday was much better!  I had my magazines, comfy chair, and walked the hallways and alittle outside. And for those who have had it done...I sipped all day long!  I had no idea how little my pouch would hold.

You aren't hungry.  You might think that because your bowels are moving and have gas, It gives the same sound and feeling of hunger pangs. 

All is well today.  I am even making biscuits for the family.  I am on liquids for about 2 weeks, well closer to 4 weeks.  Smells bother me, but the idea of eating food is not a problem.

Good Luck to everyone this month!  It does get better!

Hooray! Glad you are home and it's done! :)

I came home today.  Surgery took four and a half hours, but God bless that Doctor, he stayed with it.  And to my ultimate surprise I awoke to the news that the surgery had been a success and it had been done laparoscopically.  What a gift!

I hate the aftertast of the sf foods as well.  I've tried diluting regular jucie with water and ice .... it's ok per the doctor... that has helped me some. 

I'll give the vietnamese soup a try.... it's something that my husband makes, it just never dawned on me to have him make that.....  thanks for the idea.

Hi Diane,

Did the hospital send you home with the IS (incentive spirometer)?  That little breathing thing sure helped my lungs clear and helped with the chest pressure I was having. 

Are you having any trouble drinking liquids?   I'm finding it a real effort getting all this fluid down. 

linda