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There have been so many members who have had wls in the past couple months, that I thought a group email would be easiest way to check in on their progress.  If you've had surgery in the past couple months or weeks, please respond and tell us how your feeling, the progress you've made and any post-op thoughts or advice you have.   Looking forward to hearing your updates! Blessings, Yvonne 

I have had absolutely no complications! I am so thankful for that (knocking on wood!!)  I am going to Curves 3 times a week and feel great!  I have lost 42 lbs since my surgery 2 months ago and 67.8 since my first appointment with Dr Cobean on 2/14.  People are starting to comment on my loss and it feels so good!!

I had lap rny with Dr. Huang at EMMC on July 6th.  The only complication I have had is the issue of being able to advance my foods.  I had an upper GI done the other day, and showed no stricture or ulcers, so I am happy about that.  I have lost 46 pounds, so that is the major upside.  My ankle pain is subsiding somewhat, and I am able to walk almost everyday.  My protein intake is not what it should be yet,  but I WILL GET THIS RIGHT!!  A positive attitude is definetley something one needs without a doubt. Take it SLOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the weight is gonna come off, its inevitable. Maryellen

Well I am glad to hear that everyone is doing so great! I had my RNY on August 13th with Dr. Loggins here in Lewiston, and it went fabulous! I have had no complications which I am VERY thankful for! I went in yesterday for my 10 day follow up and I have lost 19 lbs since my pre op appt on August 7th! I am soo proud of my self!  I can't wait until Monday because I can start to eat my next stage diet foods-- which are anything pureed... Does anyone have a receipe ideas for this stage???  I am going to Florida a week from Tomorrow and I am totally excited.. I just got the ok from Dr. Loggins to do whatever my body will allow.. I have no restrictions! The only thing that he drilled into my head is not to become dehydrated! So, I am going to strap a water bottle to me at all times lol..  I look forward to hearing some receipe ideas!!

Hi, Yvonne I just wanted to know how everything was going with you post op- I remember reading that you had some complications?

Unfortunately I haven't been lucky enough to bypass complications.  The reality is that I've been totally miserable.  Naseauous all the time.  I should be up to 8 oz. and I'm barely able to get in 2 oz. of anything.  I did great on the protein shakes pre-op and post-op my body just won't do them...not even Protica.  I'm doing good if I can get in 10 grams of protein a day when I need 70 grams.  I saw my surgeon on Tuesday and we're working on things.  I had a UGI test yesterday with contrast through my G-Tube and ended up spending my afternoon and evening in the bathroom and vomiting everything I took in.  I don't know if this is a common reaction to the contrast they use for that test or if it was just me.  So yesterday I felt like I had the worst flu imaginable.  Today is going better.  My Dr. gave me some naseau med that is helping some.  I'm hoping to have the G-Tube that is connected to my remnant stomach removed on Tuesday (knock on wood!).   It's been a long month for me.  2 major surgeries and 2 weeks in the hospital.  1st GBP surgery was 8/3, 2nd one was emergency surgery on 8/16.  Then test after test.  If I see that hospital again, it'll be too soon.  My Dr. says I'm dehydrated and malnourished and if we can't things to where they need to be soon, I may be facing another hospitalization.  Please pray things will turn around for me.  I'm not sure I'm up to another hospital stay.  The last visit was almost more than I could take.  I still have the bruises.  I ended up with a IV in my juggler vein and 3 allergic reactions to meds.  Plus another 2 allergic reactions to meds they sent me home with.  And to top it off, we've discovered I'm allergic to rubber, which is what my G-Tube is made of, of course causing infection.  But even though it is infected, it can't come out until my stomach is to a point that it can be pulled out without leaving a gaping hole in my stomach and the contents spilling into my body.  I'm sorta hoping that maybe the G-Tube is the cause of my naseau and pain and when it comes out I'll feel 100% better.  Of course every rain cloud has a silver lining....I am losing weight.  Although I'd rather lose it without being sick.  I reached One-derland this morning!  I'd be celebrating if I felt up to it.   I'm glad to hear all the terrific reports that everyone posted.  They give me hope.  Keep inspiring us all!   Blessings, Yvonne

Yvonne,  I will pray for you and I am sure you will be feeling better soon!!

Yvonee,

I'm so sorry that your going through this, what a nightmare. I'll be thinking about you and hoping that things turn around quickly.

As for me, I had my Lap RYN on Monday August 27th, 6 days ago at EMMC. I woke up feeling wonderful and walked so much around the hospital that the nurses told me I was exceptional and very motivated. I ended up going home Wednesday morning and got dressed, hair done, and makeup on feeling SO good, and walked myself to the car with my luggage. LoL The nurses told me I was kind of "Abnormal" because of how well I was doing, but I'll take it!

I've been home for three days and I'm starting to get bored out of my mind. I feel perfectly fine and my liquid diet is going well. I eat what I'm supposed to when I'm supposed to and it's all going down well. Infact, I feel so good that I've been getting lots of stuff done around the house, been going for my afternoon walks outside, and I even made a road trip to the Springfield fair to watch my cousin truck pull yesterday. I definately over did it though because I'm very dehydrated today and spent most of the day lying in bed recovering. I'll think twice before pushing myself that hard again, it's just that I feel so good, I sware I could go back to work right now, just a few days out! Is that weird???

Wow Darcy, that's awesome!  I'm so glad to hear how great your doing!  Don't push yourself too fast though.  You definitely don't want any setbacks!  It's worth it to take the time to heal right the first time!   Give yourself the month it takes for your new stomach to heal before you start bouncing off the walls!  LOL   Blessings, Yvonne

OH Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear you age having a bad time of it. I was hoping after your 2nd surgery you would recover fast and be able to put it all behind you. Your weight loss is impressive though. The rny is so much faster than the band.
I am down 16 lbs since surgery and starving myself to get there. The band does NOTHING for several months, until they get enough fill into it. I am no where near "enough" yet. If I had good will power I wouldn't have needed surgery. I knew I would have a restricted diet, I knew the band needed fills, but I didn't realize that the 1/2 cup they allow me 3 times a day would not even close to make me comfortable.
Either surgery has it's drawbacks I guess.
I am glad you are safe though. It sounds like Dr. Trieu is taking good care of you.
Keep us posted.
Sheli