Home from Surgery

Hi NY OH'ers, 

I had my RNY on 4/7 and came home yesterday. So far, everything seems to be going well. The hospital stay was rough for me but now that I'm home I feel 100x better. Physically, my pain is minimal and I don't feel the need for pain meds or tylenol. Psychologically, this is really challenging. I'm just really afraid that I will have complications or that I'll never enjoy eating again or that this was the worst decision of my life. I'm struggling with eating because everything I've tried is disgusting to me. That's definitely a first!

My mom and my sister have been so wonderful nursing me and I don't know how I would have done this without them. 

Thanks to all of you on OH who have been so supportive. 

--Christina

Welcome Home, you Loser!!!  haha Hope you know I meant that in a good way! lol

I'm glad you're not having too much pain, that is definitely a good sign!!

It's so nice to have loved ones taking care of you! My mom and husband were awesome after my surgery!

Try not to let your mind run to all the bad things that could happen! I know it's hard because this is a scary and new experience, but you'll start feeling so good that those things won't be as scary anymore!
Just focus on getting in your fluids and protein and walking...=)

I wish you the best in your journey!!!
POSE LI's first meeting is going to be April 23rd and we'd love to see you there!!! The meeting is at Speno Park Town Hall building at 6:30 pm =)

Check out the POSE LI page for more info!
The link is in my signature!

So, keep feeling good and I hope we see you on the 23rd!!!!!

Hugs, Heather =)

Thanks Heather! I will try to make the meeting but I may have school that night. BTW, your new picture is fabulous!

Aww thanks! Well, I understand about school, but if you're able, we'd love to see you!!

Congratulations Christina! I'm glad that you are doing so well and that you have the help and support of your family.  Give yourself a little bit of time and I am sure that you will be enjoying food again...just less of it!  Good luck!

Thanks Marcia! Always good to hear from you!

You are going to be just fine. You've just been through a huge trauma and will need time to adjust to all the newness of this new way of life. Feel what you feel (the mourning of food, etc.) but stick to your guidelines. Before you know it all of the new things you are doing will be second nature. You are going to feel so good, so energetic and so healthy. And you will enjoy eating ... just give yourself some time.
All the best to you --
Maria

Hi Maria,

Good advice, I am just trying to take it one day at a time. Thanks for the encouragement!

--Christina

Christina~

HELLO, WELCOME to the other side! Thanks for checking in! Sip sip walk wal****ep posting!

sorry for the delayed response but welcome to the losers bench!!!! how u feeling?