Home now and doing fine so far.

I had my surgery on the 19th of July had the RNY bypass everything went well.  Only problem is that doctor had 3 surgeries that day and I ended up being the last one.  My surgery didn't start until 4:30 PM and I didn't go back to my room until around 9:00 PM.  But of course he still had me at the hosptial at 5:30 AM that morning waiting was the wrost part for me.  But other then that everything went very well getting stronger everyday, feeling better everyday.  Just be glad when I'm back to normal and do stomach pain and all. I know it is all worth the long waiting period to get into surgery and then the lifestyle changes you have to make to make this tool work for you.  That part I do believe will be my easiest, I'm not much on pain so the sooner it is all gone the better I will like it.  lol....

 I am happy to hear that your surgery went well and that you are on the other side of it now.  Although with my Roux-en-Y, I didn't have any pain after surgery, I do know of people who have experienced quite a bit of soreness thereafter, so it seems what you are going through is perfectly normal.

Now, the next part of your journey starts.  You'll be eating less and losing mounds of weight rapidly.  But then there will be times when you won't lose an ounce for a week or so, and you'll think that 1) you're doing something wrong, or 2) your surgery failed.  You'll be happy some days; you'll be sad some others.  You'll find that you'll be able to walk farther than before.  You'll see that you'll be able to get up from the couch with fewer issues.  You may find that any co-morbidities may be resolved.  In a nutshell, many changes are coming your way.  Brace for them.

Let me know if I can be of any support to you.  I am more than three years out and have been through the undulations.  I am happy to offer any advice that I can to make the journey as smooth as possible.

Thank you for your support.  Yes I would love your support on my journey and new experience that are in front of me.  My biggest right now is trying to get in all the liquid that I'm tyring to drink everyday.  Protein is been diffcult so far haven't really found a drink that I like yet.  But did get in 40gram yesterday.  Will be glad when I can try and go to some soft foods will be nice.  Any idea's on making this change any easier.  Thank for all your help. 

David Evans

Congrats about having the surgery. I have seen isopure in the grocery store. Perhaps it has a better taste or one you will like. I emphasize about the doctors schict of  make you hurry up and wait. Best of luck each day on your protein.

Congrats to you! Welcome to the loser's bench!