Im HOme!!!

BarefootedBBW
on 1/12/08 1:32 am - NC

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I did fine, But im still sore. I hate the pain pills they just make me past out for a 1hr. My heart rate was up all thru out the stay at the hostpital and my blood count went down then back up. I had the best nurses at durham regional, and the love of my hubby.I've already lost 6lbs since the stay at the hopsital stay. I have a long way to go but just wanted to tell everyone Im home and make room for me on the loser bench!! Oh a question too..... as soon as I drink or have soup i feel like i need to go potty. Is that normal. what ever normal is...lol... thanks again May God Bless you and your familly!! ~CAT~

Shazanne
on 1/12/08 2:04 am - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

Hi Cat! Welcome home! And congratulations! You're lucky your "innards" are working normally! They have a lot of adjusting to do! It is perfectly normal to need to go after consuming anything. The barium swallows used to go right through me! You body is adjusting to a whole new way of using the fuel you put into it. It will all balance out. Give it time. Get lots of rest and fluids. At this stage the is the most important thing. And make sure you get out of bed every hour for a bit of a walk-about to minimize your pain and reduce the risk of clots forming. It will also oxygenate your tissue and blood and promote healing. Congratulations on your 6 pounds gone forever! More will be revealed!

Suzanne

LooseCannon
on 1/12/08 2:42 am - NC

RNY on 02/12/08

Welcome home, Cat. Hope you're feeling good as new soon. Good luck to you on your weight loss journey. xoxo Mare

First visit with surgeon 2/07-383lbs Day of surgery 2/08-336lbs Current-226lbs

Barbara C.
on 1/12/08 4:22 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Cat -

Great to hear that you are doing well. We've been looking for you. As Suzanne said, yes it's normal.

I can't wait to meet you in person.

Wishing you much success.

Barb

P.S. Welcome to the loser's bench.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Cagair
on 1/12/08 7:20 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 08/30/07

Good to see you back home and well! I know your sore but that will fade off. I went to the bathroom A LOT!!! Welcome to the losers bench!

Jenn

Pre-Surgery (08/01/07): 467.5
Surgery Day(08/30/07): 445
09/15/09: 237

Jennifer P.
on 1/12/08 8:42 am - Monroe, NC

RNY on 07/16/07

Welcome home! Glad that you are doing well. :) Congrats on loosing 6 pounds. I gained in the hospital. LOL

324/180/149 - 31 pounds below goal!!!
Start/Goal/Current

buttersmom
on 1/12/08 8:59 am - Gastonia, NC

FobiPouch on 11/28/07

Welcome home and back to the NC Forum. Good to see you! I'm looking forward to following your success..!! loser-1.gif image by CackysGirl

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deb_m
on 1/12/08 8:55 am - Sanford, NC

RNY on 10/09/07

Welcome home! I'm with Jennifer, I gained in the hospital too! So, losing 6 pounds already is fabulous! I went to the bathroom A LOT right away! Think of it as your body's way of encouraging you to get up out of your comfy chair & move around! :) Walk and sip, walk and sip! Welcome to the loser's bench!

Deb