It was a HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Hi BAF family,
I am 4 days post-op and this was the best BIRTHDAY gift that I have ever received !! I had my LAP-RNY on April 16th, Dr. Fullum and the nursing staff at Howard University Hospital were FANTASTIC.  They were very informative and caring . I'm still experiencing some minor pain, which is expected, but nothing major.  I forgot my pillow at home so my nurse made me one which I still walk around with for comfort.

The first two days all I wanted and could tolerate was water. ice chips and an occasional Popsicle. I have to kind of force myself to get in all the recommended protein, I don't feel hungry at all.

Thank you for all your tips and advice, but the best one was that chapstick!! It was unbelievably helpful!!

Diana

Glad to see you doing well.  Yes, protein is important but preventing dehydration is key, so keep it up! 

Welcome to the place where losing is really winning! 

Thanks Hershey Dream, save me a space on that losers bench.

You already have a seat on the loser's bench and congratulations for that!!!!!!!!!!!  Happy Birthday!!!!

Congrats on becoming a LOSER and Happy Birthday Fig!!!

Thanks, by the way, Fig was my nickname in college!!.

Welcome to the loosers bench

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all for your prayers and encouragement!! I really means alot. I am very happy to say that when I started this journey about a year ago, I weighed 247, before surgery I got to 243, I am as of today 235.2 WOOOHOOOO  and counting down. Thanks. 

Diana