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Hello,
My name is Gina Ibarra, and I'm 43 years old. I had the RNY on 10-27-10, in San Diego at Scripps Mercy Hospital. My surgeon was Dr. Zorn. I am very impressed by him, and his care. I live in Hesperia, California. I know what you mean about going to San Diego. I really did not want to go that far, but it went well. And yes, you do get up the same day and start walking around. I was discharged on 10-30-10, which I'm hearing they usually want us there at least 3 nights. I did not have any issues with the hospital, and I did have my Mom with me for the duration. I have had the opportunity to meet your surgeon on one of my follow-ups. He was courteous and asked a lot of questions on how I was doing. I would definitely keep some pillows with you in the car, as you will need them to help support yourself. And the trip home takes forever, as you have to stop to walk around frequently.
Just keep up your exercising, and trying the protein shakes. Before you know it, March will be here. How are you feeling about the procedure? Are you ready?
I was very nervous about the procedure; but I eventually had a sense of calm when I made the decision. When I started the Kaiser Program, I was 325#. On the day of surgery, I was 294#, and I felt better just getting that amount of weight off. I am currently at 249#, just shy of losing 50#. I'm having a blast getting rid of clothes. I do go to support group meetings, as they help me. I keep in contact with several of the members between meetings.
If you would like to keep in touch, let me know. If I can assist you and support you in any way, I will.
Good Luck,
Gina
My name is Gina Ibarra, and I'm 43 years old. I had the RNY on 10-27-10, in San Diego at Scripps Mercy Hospital. My surgeon was Dr. Zorn. I am very impressed by him, and his care. I live in Hesperia, California. I know what you mean about going to San Diego. I really did not want to go that far, but it went well. And yes, you do get up the same day and start walking around. I was discharged on 10-30-10, which I'm hearing they usually want us there at least 3 nights. I did not have any issues with the hospital, and I did have my Mom with me for the duration. I have had the opportunity to meet your surgeon on one of my follow-ups. He was courteous and asked a lot of questions on how I was doing. I would definitely keep some pillows with you in the car, as you will need them to help support yourself. And the trip home takes forever, as you have to stop to walk around frequently.
Just keep up your exercising, and trying the protein shakes. Before you know it, March will be here. How are you feeling about the procedure? Are you ready?
I was very nervous about the procedure; but I eventually had a sense of calm when I made the decision. When I started the Kaiser Program, I was 325#. On the day of surgery, I was 294#, and I felt better just getting that amount of weight off. I am currently at 249#, just shy of losing 50#. I'm having a blast getting rid of clothes. I do go to support group meetings, as they help me. I keep in contact with several of the members between meetings.
If you would like to keep in touch, let me know. If I can assist you and support you in any way, I will.
Good Luck,
Gina
I'm mentally ready for the surgery. This sounds crazy but my husband can't take off work for longer than a day, so I'm renting a car at our airport in Bakersfield, driving to the SD airport, dropping off the car, taking a taxi to the hotel that's near the hospital (practically a stones throw away) My husband will come down and pick me up when I'm ready. I'm assuming that I can go home after 3 or 4 days, but others are saying I have to stay in San Diego for a week. Do you know? Will I have a drainage tube in me? It's hard to get someone on the phone at the doctors office, they kind of discourage calls. They get too many of them I guess. Right now I'm 236#, how fast will I lose that weight, like on average? I plan on attending the support groups too.
As far as driving home, I purchased this step thing for people who tend to get blood clotting and you use it in the car or airplane to eliminate blood clots, do you think I still need to get out and walk around every hour or so?
As far as driving home, I purchased this step thing for people who tend to get blood clotting and you use it in the car or airplane to eliminate blood clots, do you think I still need to get out and walk around every hour or so?
There was one person in the hosptial when I was there that was from Bakersfield. He stayed in a motel for 3 days after being released from the hospital. Don't know about the drainage tube. I had one, as I had my gallbladder taken out at the same time. I'm glad to hear that you will be attending support groups. You could start now......they will help to answer your questions. As for the weight loss, everyone is different. I'm about 2 1/2 months out and I've lost 49 pounds. Just keep up the walking and the exercising.
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