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Topic: RE: One year ago today.....
Congratulations Cindy! You have done an amazing job! Keep up the fantastic work!!
~Lisa
~Lisa
Topic: RE: Pre-op testing done! Curious about recovery
Xico,
glad things are working towards your goal. It is so close now you will be there before you know it. As for recovery, you know it will be different depending on pain tolerance and how you deal with it. I would recommend the Rikki (sp) treatments if they are available to you. If you are going through Portsmouth I know they have them. I could not tolerate the pain meds so I went without for 36 hours until I could have the swallow test and then could take crushed pills. The Rikki treatments were a blessing. I actually did better with them then when I had to take the pain meds. I was up and walking that same night, the more you can walk the better you are. Know you will be in pain and it will get better. I do recommend a pillow to help you with the ride home, not only does it help with the seat bealt rubbing, but it will hold you in place for the bumpy ride home. I don't think it matters what shape you are, it is how you deal with pain that makes the difference. Just remember it will pass, you will make it through this and it is so worth it.
glad things are working towards your goal. It is so close now you will be there before you know it. As for recovery, you know it will be different depending on pain tolerance and how you deal with it. I would recommend the Rikki (sp) treatments if they are available to you. If you are going through Portsmouth I know they have them. I could not tolerate the pain meds so I went without for 36 hours until I could have the swallow test and then could take crushed pills. The Rikki treatments were a blessing. I actually did better with them then when I had to take the pain meds. I was up and walking that same night, the more you can walk the better you are. Know you will be in pain and it will get better. I do recommend a pillow to help you with the ride home, not only does it help with the seat bealt rubbing, but it will hold you in place for the bumpy ride home. I don't think it matters what shape you are, it is how you deal with pain that makes the difference. Just remember it will pass, you will make it through this and it is so worth it.
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: RE: A Few Questions
Hi again Debbie. I stand corrected.....pre-ops are welcome at the post-op group. I attended last night and it was really helpful.
Kathi
Kathi
Topic: RE: A Few Questions
Debbie,
I am in the O T C program and I am three months out from Gastric Bypass.
I went to the pre op support groups and haven't attended the post op.
I read the Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummys by Brian Davidson and Before and After by Susan Maria Leach. Both had information that is helpful.
I am using the Body Fortress protien powder and have only found the vanilla to be okay... I expect to continue with them so I would also love to hear what others are good.
food does tend to last longer because I don't eat it all in one meal anymore...plus I don't go out to eat much anymore either.
Good Luck!
Jo
Debbie,
I am in the O T C program and I am three months out from Gastric Bypass.
I went to the pre op support groups and haven't attended the post op.
I read the Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummys by Brian Davidson and Before and After by Susan Maria Leach. Both had information that is helpful.
I am using the Body Fortress protien powder and have only found the vanilla to be okay... I expect to continue with them so I would also love to hear what others are good.
food does tend to last longer because I don't eat it all in one meal anymore...plus I don't go out to eat much anymore either.
Good Luck!
Jo
Topic: RE: A Few Questions
Hi Debbie.
I'm in the OTC program at CMC too and I'm almost 3 weeks post-op.
1) I'm pretty sure that the post-op groups are only for post-op patients. I've heard the meetings are crowded and recently they just divided them into less than one year post-op and over one-year post-op. I'm going tomorrow night so I'll ask. Have you been to the pre-op group?
2) I really like the Emotional First-Aid Kit and I keep it with me all the time. I haven't read any other books. I use friends and the RNY message board as my other resources.
3) I don't love protein shakes at all but I have the best luck, taste wise, with Syntrax Nectars...they're more juice like. The sweet chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors I can only tolerate once in a while. I also have unflavored so that I can mix it with sf juice or Crystal Light. Nashua Nutrition has the individual packets of the Nectar flavors and I highly recommend trying those before buying a tub (the size of Rhode Island).
4) In my very short post-op experience I've saved a lot of money....especially since I'm not eating out. I'm also finding the protein shakes and supplements are expensive but they're going to last a while. I would love to hear from folks that have been at this a while about that though.
Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you have any other questions.
I'm in the OTC program at CMC too and I'm almost 3 weeks post-op.
1) I'm pretty sure that the post-op groups are only for post-op patients. I've heard the meetings are crowded and recently they just divided them into less than one year post-op and over one-year post-op. I'm going tomorrow night so I'll ask. Have you been to the pre-op group?
2) I really like the Emotional First-Aid Kit and I keep it with me all the time. I haven't read any other books. I use friends and the RNY message board as my other resources.
3) I don't love protein shakes at all but I have the best luck, taste wise, with Syntrax Nectars...they're more juice like. The sweet chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors I can only tolerate once in a while. I also have unflavored so that I can mix it with sf juice or Crystal Light. Nashua Nutrition has the individual packets of the Nectar flavors and I highly recommend trying those before buying a tub (the size of Rhode Island).
4) In my very short post-op experience I've saved a lot of money....especially since I'm not eating out. I'm also finding the protein shakes and supplements are expensive but they're going to last a while. I would love to hear from folks that have been at this a while about that though.
Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you have any other questions.
Topic: RE: Pre-op testing done! Curious about recovery
Hi Xico and congratulations on your progress. It's nice when you can see it all coming together.
I'm almost 3 weeks post-op so maybe I can tell you some about my experience, although I don't necessarily carry most of my weight in my stomach. I would say that immediately post-op I was pain free.....meds are a good friend. I was up and walking the same evening and aside from some general soreness and tenderness I didn't have any serious pain....again though, meds are a good friend! Where are you having your surgery? I had a robotic laparoscopic RNY at CMC and those are considered to cause slightly less discomfort than a traditional laparoscopy. I was in the hospital for two nights and felt ready to go home on the third day.
Getting home was a different story though.....I wasn't prepared for all the nutrition requirements but once I stopped the pain meds and made myself eat those tiny bits and get my protein shakes down I started to feel human again.....it took the full week for me. I wish I had been better prepared for that first week but I survived....reading posts on the RNY message board helped a lot since I read that so many people go through the same thing.
My advice.....be patient but be prepared....and your health care team is there for you if you need them so if you have concerns talk to them.
Good luck and keep us posted!
I'm almost 3 weeks post-op so maybe I can tell you some about my experience, although I don't necessarily carry most of my weight in my stomach. I would say that immediately post-op I was pain free.....meds are a good friend. I was up and walking the same evening and aside from some general soreness and tenderness I didn't have any serious pain....again though, meds are a good friend! Where are you having your surgery? I had a robotic laparoscopic RNY at CMC and those are considered to cause slightly less discomfort than a traditional laparoscopy. I was in the hospital for two nights and felt ready to go home on the third day.
Getting home was a different story though.....I wasn't prepared for all the nutrition requirements but once I stopped the pain meds and made myself eat those tiny bits and get my protein shakes down I started to feel human again.....it took the full week for me. I wish I had been better prepared for that first week but I survived....reading posts on the RNY message board helped a lot since I read that so many people go through the same thing.
My advice.....be patient but be prepared....and your health care team is there for you if you need them so if you have concerns talk to them.
Good luck and keep us posted!
Topic: A Few Questions
Hi! I'm gradually making my way toward surgery. I just had my EKG done this morning and meet with the Medical Director next month. I was wondering:
1) are Pre-Op Patients welcome at the Post-Op Support Groups at CMC?
2) are there any great books that you would recommend reading. (I've heard of the Emotional First Aid book, but was looking for your experience).
3) what kind are your favorite protein shakes?
4) do you find that you are saving money buy not buying as much food or do you still spend the same due to supplements and shakes?
Thanks and make it a great day!
- Deb.
1) are Pre-Op Patients welcome at the Post-Op Support Groups at CMC?
2) are there any great books that you would recommend reading. (I've heard of the Emotional First Aid book, but was looking for your experience).
3) what kind are your favorite protein shakes?
4) do you find that you are saving money buy not buying as much food or do you still spend the same due to supplements and shakes?
Thanks and make it a great day!
- Deb.
Topic: RE: Derry Meeting
Hi All,
The support groups hosted by the Portsmouth program in Derry have been discontinued. The Portsmouth meetings remain scheduled as before.
Best regards,
Grant
Grant Sanborn
Portsmouth Regional Hospital http://portsmouthhospital.com
Parkland Medical Center http://parklandmedicalcenter.com
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Topic: Derry Meeting
Hey, is there going to be a post op Derry meeting tomorrow?? (President's day)
Thanks,
Crystal
Thanks,
Crystal
Topic: Pre-op testing done! Curious about recovery
Friday 2-18-11 pre-op testing is done...yahoooo! Gaged on the barium liquids all over myself...but other than that, it was fine! Next step is scheduling appointment with the surgeon.
When I was at the hospital getting the testing I started visualizing what the day of the surgery would be like and how I would feel after.
I am wondering, for those of you that have had the Gastric Bypass procedure and had the bulk of the weight in the tummy area (like I do - apple tummy) - how was the recovery for you?
I know recovery is very individual, but I hear when the weight is in the stomach area, that the pain is really intense at first when you move, cough, stretch, walk etc..... and that recovery takes longer?
How long was the stay in the hospital and about how long was recovery for you?
I am trying to anticipate what to expect so I can be mentally ready. - Thanks! - Xico
When I was at the hospital getting the testing I started visualizing what the day of the surgery would be like and how I would feel after.
I am wondering, for those of you that have had the Gastric Bypass procedure and had the bulk of the weight in the tummy area (like I do - apple tummy) - how was the recovery for you?
I know recovery is very individual, but I hear when the weight is in the stomach area, that the pain is really intense at first when you move, cough, stretch, walk etc..... and that recovery takes longer?
How long was the stay in the hospital and about how long was recovery for you?
I am trying to anticipate what to expect so I can be mentally ready. - Thanks! - Xico
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