Okay, I'm new and looking forward to hearing from Y'all....

  Hey!  I recently had RNY on August 22nd at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.  My weight on surgery day was 319 and I look forward to seeing that go down!!  I have battled the bulge all my life and finally after 2 years of debating and insurance that flat out stated it covered NO WEIGHT LOSS surgery or programs I decided to take money out from my 401K.  I figured, what better investment could I make besides myself??  So here I am, 3 weeks later, 20 lbs lighter and look forward to meeting people that can relate and help out.   I am still having alot of soreness on my left side.  Does anyone else experience this?  I am glad to know that I am not the only one that has looked for different recipes for protein shakes and such and can't wait to try some of the things I have read on here...   It's nice to know I'm  not on this journey alone.

Hello Belle,

Oh dear, if you are having pains like that please call your surgeon, I cant tell you if that is alright or not cos I am also a new post op ....but that dont sound good. I am about 2 months out and have never ever hurt at all except right after surgery then the pain was gone the next day. Please call and let them know about that cos this is nothing to take lightly. I hope you will be okay. You have come to a wonderful place and their are some great folks here. I hope that you will get an answer soon. I have not been sick a day yet at all and I feel great. You will too as the wt starts to melt off of you. Keep us posted okay dear and please check on that .....see you later...Renee

oh yeah, go to vitalady.com and check out her site she has lots of good stuff you can order to make the shakes taste good...see ya later....

Thanks Renee,  I did call and let them know about it and I have an appointment this week.  I appreciate the concern!  I don't have any pain or fever,  it is just sore, especially if I have to sneeze!!! I try very hard to stick to the guidelines because the thought of dumping makes me cringe.  I found myself feeling really good the 2 weeks after my surgery and I was trying to do things like usual.  I guess because I just felt so good.  I tried to go back to work after 2 weeks out and figured out very quickly that I needed a little more time to recoup.  Anyway, thanks for listening and the tips!!

hi Belle, I am a lapbander but Renee is doing great and Gina or Jeannie are great about helping with any questions...pat is great too so just ask away and I am sure someone will jump in. I think you have made a wise decision to use your 401K . Phyllis

Hi Phyllis, Thanks for the reply.  It just feels good to know that there are other people out there that have experienced the same things and to know how they coped and are coping.  I live in a rural area and there aren't any support groups close by, so I turned to my internet. It has really helped!  Thank goodness for message boards!!  =)

hiya Belle very nice to meet you and welcome to the bench ... im very sorry you are having pain .. sending you a hug in hopes it atlleast makes you smile.. this is a great board with lots of people that may be able to help you .. like ms jeannie , amy .

Thanks for the support!!  It is great to have a tool like this.  I try talking to my family and friends, and they try very hard to understand but unless you have gone through it, I don't think you understand.  I have done some research online and the pain on my left side seems to be somewhat common since that is where the major incisions are, so I am feeling optimistic.  I have only lost 20 lbs since my surgery and I wonder am I doing something wrong??  I know everyone is different, but I guess I am still worried about everything going well.  I try to just take it one step at a time.....baby steps...  =)

 

Which doctor did you use? I'm having my surgery at Northside on Oct. 3rd. Dr. macik is my surgeon. If you have any advice let me know.