Home from my surgery

i havent posted in a while but just wanted to write and give a little update.  I had my open rny surgry on september 18 and came home last nite.  Im still in some pain but am trying to get over it!  My question is how long was it sore for you to walk around and get comfortable in bed?I have back pain mostly-any suggestions?I have my followup scheduled for thursday, i hope im doing better by then! i do read everyones posts just dont always have time to reply but now that im off of work for a bit i should be able to contribute more!Your guys are great!Thanks for the replies!Michelle

Congrats and welcome to the loser's bench, sweetie!  Sorry I can't help ya with RNY questions.  Just glad to see all went well and you're home!

Hi Michelle, Welcome to the loser's bench!!  I had the RNY done on 9/4/2007 and I still have some pain on my left side.  I've been able only since the past 2 nights to sleep more comfortably on either side or my back.  I can walk comfortably too but if I do too much walking I can feel the strain across my stomach and in my left side.  Every day is getting better and I haven't had to take even a tylenol since Monday.  I went back to work on Monday after only 13 days out so I was in a little bit of pain that day.  Hang in there.  The pain does get better each day.  Good Luck!!!  Jessica

Hi Michelle,
I also had the same open rny with Caruana and I was in horrible pain for about 7-10 days. I remember I couldn't even stand up straight. Trust me, it will get better everyday. I slept in the recliner for about 3 weeks and then the bed. I have no pain now in my tummy.
I do however have lower back pain that I can't seem to shake!! Hope you heel up fast!! Good Luck!!

Debi

Hi again Michelle,
Did you get to meet Catchris while you were at Sisters? I talked to her Thursday evening and she was in pain but sounded good. I was going to try to get up there last night but I was called into work. I hope the 2 of you do great!!

Debi

Thanks Debbie:It just feel good to know im not the only one with pain!Its actually much better today, i finially got an entire nites sleep!  I did meet Catchris a few times now, shes WONDERFUL!I LOVE her!Shes gonna be a HOTTIE soon!  Take care and Glad to see your doing so well - Michelle

Hello Michelle, Welcome to the loser's bench!!!  I had a lap, RNY on 9/11. My pain got a little better each day and I would say just this passed Wed (8 days out). I was able to start getting in and out of bed on my own. Just last night I was actually able to lay on my side for a bit. I found that the more I moved the better it was. I too have back pain at night, but again, since last night I had a better night since I was able to roll onto my side.  I wishe you a speedy and uneventfull recovery!  Hang in there, just like evryone says IT DOES GET BETTER!

I had my surgery 5/10...and it took a good 6 weeks before I could roll around in bed semi-comfortably.  Just don't overdo...just rest and recover.  I had hip pain for awhile after surgery, but I blamed it on the hospital bed, lol...had to sleep on my back for three nights and I am NOT a back sleeper.  I really didn't try any extensive exercise until my second visit with the doctor (about 7 weeks after surgery).  It will get better every day and welcome to the loser's bench! Rosemary

don't i know you from somewhere 

I also had surgery the same day the same doctor I was the 2:30 procedure.  I have taken no pain meds since saturday I took one only to sleep.  Going to try to sleep in a bed tonight cant take the recliner anymore.  good luck.  cindy