The idea of surgery terrifies me

yankeescl
on 5/27/15 3:15 pm

RNY on 09/12/13

I started out at 282 lbs. I've lost (and continue to maintain) 156 lbs. I weigh 126 lbs, and my goal was 150.

Rhodge_27
on 5/27/15 1:34 pm

Thanks everyone for your replies! What kind of realistic recovery time would one be looking at? I have a 1year old that I could get help with for about a week but my concern would be how much longer after would I need help. I am a stay at home mom so outside working isn't an issue just childcare

killinmesmalls77
on 5/27/15 3:15 pm - MN

RNY on 05/07/15

There are lifting restrictions for about 4 weeks. Depending on how big your 1 year old is, that could be an issue. My doctor has me lifting no more than 20 lbs, but I've seen others on here that have posted a restriction at no more than 10 lbs. That at least would be something to think about if you have to lift the baby out of the crib, highchair, etc.

HW: 276 SW: 254.1 GW: 125 CW: 154.5

Scarlette B.
on 5/27/15 9:33 pm - TX

RNY on 03/20/14

Hi...i went back to work in 2 weeks and if it had not been for the drain bugging me out I would have been better even sooner...you may need help picking up the babe until you are released to scoop up a certain weight. Never had any sort of surgery before so I postponed for years...biggest mistake ever..should have done it in my 30's. Good luck

CGCL
on 5/27/15 1:41 pm

RNY on 02/19/15

I ended up with an abscess infected with strep in my back/side and had an extra six days in the hospital at two weeks out. Other than that, no complications and had my three-month checkup yesterday. My vitamin levels are great and my doctor is delighted with my 60-lb loss in that time. And this morning I hit Onderland. It's pretty incredible :)

Height: 6'0" HW 5/2013 295. Consult 7/29/14 275. SW 261. RNY 2/19/15. M1:-33! M2:-13.5. M3:-12. M4:-10.8. M5:-9.7. M6:-5. M7: -4.5. Pregnant 8/15-5/16. 10 weeks post partum: 173.

ginanelson
on 5/27/15 2:16 pm - toledo, OH

Had RNY 15 months ago. No complications would do it again

mschwab
on 5/27/15 2:22 pm

RNY on 11/21/14

Absolutely no complications from surgery, and loving life.

Height: 5'7". HW: 299, Program starting weight: 290, SW: 238, CW 138 - 12 pounds under goal!

Seyenna
on 5/27/15 8:11 pm - Welland, Canada

RNY on 12/16/14

5 months out, no complications and would do it again in a heart beat. Movement and mobility, cuter clothes, no more numbness and pain in my fingers, hands and feet.. I sleep better, no longer snore, and feel 100X better over all.

Referral - Feb 25th, 2014. Info Session - April 7th
Surgeon#1 - May 15th Dr. Glazer - July 23rd, Dietitian/Social Worker/RN - Aug 1st, Surgeon #2 - Sept 10th, Surgery - Dec 16th, 2014!

Rhodge_27
on 5/27/15 8:21 pm

Was it hard getting around post-op?

Seyenna
on 5/27/15 8:29 pm - Welland, Canada

RNY on 12/16/14

Minimal pain. I had my tubes tied, I'd liken it to the same kind of pain/discomfort after, but for a bit longer. I was able to get up and walk around the halls within hours of surgery, and I was home 2 days later. I went back to work 2 weeks later. The only issue I had was feeling tired. I didn't take any scripts for pain and only needed tylenol 2-3 times.

Ohh... the first bowel movement is hell in a hand basket, and I think I'm suffering some post traumatic stress over it... but it was short lived and worth it in the end. 100 lbs lost in 5 months!