Update - one week out

I had my surgery one week ago today.  (My other updates were posted in the Ontario forum as I figure they would be most helpful with details specific for having it done there... but now I think my experience should be fairly universal)

Feeling pretty good if bored.  Looking forward to going back to work next Monday.  Down just over 25 pounds since the start of the post op diet.  Lost 9 during those 2 weeks the rest since surgery.

They don't tell you how swollen your belly can be!  I laughed and said I came out of the surgery fatter than I went in.  Even my stretchy pants have been tight until the last few days.

Haven't had any issues with trying the various foods I am allowed.  Cottage cheese, strained soups etc. Found a protein powder that is more like juice than a smoothie that is helping but still not getting many calories in. But I am  having enough energy to walk my dogs (they are tiny) for 25 or so minutes and go shopping.  Put together an Ikea cabinet yesterday.  Careful that none of the parts were over 10 pounds.  (My one dog is bang on 10 pounds so I have an easy reference of measure)

No real pain.  Some slight comfortableness and tenderness in my belly.  Havent' taken any pain meds since the day I came home, last Wed. No Nausea or vomiting so far.  Even last night when I woke up thirsty.  I normally have a glass of water beside my bed.  In my not so awake state I downed 1/3 of a fairly large glass and then thought "oh ****"  But thankfully nothing happened.

This whole not being hungry is amazing and odd all at the same time.

Question for you all!!

I now run HOT!  I do not have a fever but I am always warm.  When I took the dogs for a walk yesterday it was only 8C/46F here.  I was wearing a sleeveless shirt and a very thing single layer jacket over top.  I was so warm.  I could have worn just the sleeveless shirt.  I am BOILING at night.  I used to be always on the colder side.  Now I am a furnace!

Has that happened to any of you?

Hey congratulations!

Reading about you experience has made me feel a lot better about having my surgery.

Sending you lots of positive vibes and healing...

Mahalo

I am the exact opposite of what you describe.  I was a furnace before surgery and now I'm cold all the time.  I don't like it!

If only we could switch!  I live on the top floor of an apt building.  Even with windows open today it is 81F in here!

Congratulations.  You have a very nice , easy recovery. 

Like you - I was an exeption to the rules - I got hot after my RNY. Not sure why. 

Still I am mostly hot...unless I don't eat for 24 hours , then I may get cold. But I get hot after eating. 

But I don't care for ice cold drinks. My gut hates it most of the time. 

The hot - may be hormons or ...food allergies.