Just want to introduce myself

Hi Guys!

I have been hanging out on the NY board for the past month and a half or so.  I am currently just over 2 weeks out from my RNY and my wife will be having hers on Friday!  I have not felt better.  I am currently only able to walk and am looking forward to getting into the Gym.  Currently I have no appetite and really only eat because I now I need to.  What a difference for me.  So far I have tolerate whatever I have tried, but I am being very good about following the MD orders about the diet.  My biggest two problems are getting all my fluids in due to the solid and liquid restrictions and I feel so good I don't want to follow the activity restrictions, but I think that will be lifted in about two weeks at my next appointment.

I have been shocked at how good I have felt since surgery!  I have had very little pain and of course my wife says that men are wimps, we'll see how she does.  I have had little bouts of pain, but nothing that makes me want to take anything other than Tylenol since I got home 2 days post op.  I am so glad I found a great Laproscopic RNY Surgeon!

I found this forum last night and now I am hooked.  I think men and women share many experience with WLS, but I also feel there are many things that are just so different when looked at from a Man's point of view.  I know there would be no penis discussions on the NY board! LOL

You all seem like a great group of guys,

Jim 

Jim, Welcome to the Locker Room.  Sounds like you are on the right track for a healthy life.  This ride is something to enjoy.  Feel free to ask any questions that may arise for you.  The guys on this forum are great and they are a wealth of knowledge.  Congrats on your great start.  Good luck on your journey and may it be all that you have hoped for!

Welcome aboard Jim!  Sounds like you are doing great so far!  My surgery is tomorrow morning, sure hope I do as well as you have.  Lots of great hard-ankles here with great insight, info and experience to share - along with a little BS sometimes.   Jump right in buddy!!

Welcome Jim! Be careful starting up in the gym.  I launched into it too fast and have had to stop completely due to a knee injury and shoulder strains.  I can still walk, walk, walk, but I want back at it! CB

Jim, Glad you found the place. 2 weeks? That’s the hardest part of it. It just gets easier from here on… Hope you and the missus both have an easy ride down the scales And a new-improved life together. Jump on in with any thoughts or questions… This Board is sort of like an “All Request” radio station.. Only as good as the ‘Requests.” A Great Bunch of guys happy to share their experience. Best Wishes- Dx

Congrats on the weight loss so far. I also I'm new to these neck of the woods. I had my surgery 3/14 and the old lady had hers 4/1. It's kinda cool when you and your old lady have the surgery together.

Welcome to the Board. I am a "downstater". This is a great place for info and some real good laughs. Sounds like you are off to a good start. Hope you get everything out of it that you want.
Lou

 Well, you've come to the right forum then .. we got a bunch of dichs here ... !   but seriously, welcome to the MF, Jim ..   ^5