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minter0901
on 7/2/07 12:08 am - knightdale, NC

I went for a little walk yesturday in my neigborhood and my dh was upset b/c I just had surg. on wed. and outside on Sunday. I was hurting some when I came in but I think it was from resting and talking at my friend's house to long. and not so much from the walking b/c I had to walk in the hospital I stepped out on the deck this morn. and he stop cutting grass to rush me back in the house how soon is to soon to be up and out not only was he upset my kids and little neice had a few things to say....lol b/c she called and I was not here resting.

Jennifer K.
on 7/2/07 12:38 am - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

I was required to walk 20-30 minutes every day after getting out of the hospital. I got out of the hospital on a Thursday - worked 3 hours at my p/t job Saturday and went back to my f/t job on Monday. My surgeon pretty said just do what you are comfortable with and dont push yourself too much.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

Shazanne
on 7/2/07 1:28 am - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

That's interesting, Jennifer, because I was just wondering if I could join my sister on a 2 day mini-vacation to the Asheville area on the 28th with my surgery being the 24th. It would involve my driving about 4 hours though. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Suzanne

Cinderellen
on 7/2/07 2:28 am - Winterville, NC

RNY on 03/28/07

I was not allowed to drive for two weeks post-op. They were very clear on that one. I was allowed to walk as much as I could tolerate, but not drive. I would think, with RNY, that you are probably not going to be up to a 2 day trip 4 days out, I wasn't anyway. Take care.

Ellen

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Shazanne
on 7/2/07 4:11 am - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

Thank you Ellen. You know, I thought about it after I posted that entry and realized I was probably pushing it too much. Not unusual for me. Thanks for your reply. Suzanne

Jennifer K.
on 7/2/07 3:29 am - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

The first week post-op I had to walk for 5 minutes every hour of sitting... so I would say each hour in the car you would have to stop and get out and walk... it reduces the risk of blood clots. I wasnt allowed to drive until I was off pain meds (which I didnt need after the surgery). I will say this... keep in mind you will be extremely exhausted after surgery and want to take lots of naps :-) you will also have to be very focused on getting in your water/protein so make sure you keep that in mind when planning the trip! The day after I got out of the hospital my dad took me to WalMart... its 1 mile from my house... we walked around the store to grab a few things and I was *exhausted* after we left... it was maybe a 1/2 hour trip in total... had to sleep a good 4 hours after that! Of course check with your surgeon about all this first :-)

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

Shazanne
on 7/2/07 4:14 am - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

Thank you Jennifer. I think I will pass on this trip and take her up on another one. I have a tendency to over do and I don't want to do anything to spoil this experience! Thanks again, Suzanne

Cinderellen
on 7/2/07 2:31 am - Winterville, NC

RNY on 03/28/07

My doctor would be very upset if I wasn't walking. You shouldn't be walking alone, but you should be walking. He told me to get up every hour that I was awake and walk as much as I could tolerate. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to walk around outside. Resting is good, but you need to move to speed your healing and more importantly, to avoid blood clots in your legs. They are just caring about you, but it sounds like they need a little education about post-op procedures. Keep moving, it'll do you good. Take care.

Ellen

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