Home from Lap RNY on Dec. 8

Dear all -
Got home yesterday from my surgery on Monday the 8th.  I've had no complications or real problems as of yet.  I had excellent care with Dr. Balliro, as well as all the nurses, aids, respiratory folks, etc.  I had my mom and best friend with me too - they were all great.

I did have some serious 'omg, what have I done to myself' thoughts, mostly when I couldn't sleep in the hospital and was staring out the window in the middle of the night.  But I decided I just couldn't deal with it then.  I just told myself that I had made an informed decision, and that I would think differently a little on down the line.

I've had some pain, but nothing intolerable.  I was able to go to oral pain pills (and anti-nausea!!) late the second day.  Mostly, the pain was just in changing positions, and once I was in a new position, things seemed to just be steady.

I was quite groggy, but never totally out of it.  Had lots of calls from friends and family, which is just awesome! 

Anyways, just wanted to send out a quick hello and update.  And I wanted to thank all of you who sent me good wishes and prayers.  You are the best!

Good luck to all!

Fay

Thanks for the update. Glad your doing well. Congrats on getting over to the loser's bench

Thanks for posting. I am also  home from my 12/8 RNY. Feel better soon.

So 12/8-ers, how goes things now.  I was also lap-RNY on 12/8.  I think I should be doing better, but I guess I can't complain.  Still here, and no major complications to speak of.  I just got my staples out on Friday and felt worse afterwards, which was a surprise.  Haven't had a solid BM yet, and am still on liquid percoset for pain.  I know i have a low tollerance for pain.  I am eating a soft foods diet as per my doctor's instructions and have been since day 7.

I started at 240 and am at 225.5 now.  Could be better, but not too bad.

So how are you guys.  Feel free to contact me directly if you like too.

Ellen