Never thought crm of wheat could taste so good!!

Hi everyone.  Thank you so much for your best wishes.  I am 3 days post surgery and feeling great.  This morning I had about 1/4c of cream of wheat - my first solid food in 9 days.  I was thrilled.  Before sugery, I could have easily eaten 3 packs of crm of wheat and now I could eat less than half on one. 

I woke up in recovery Monday afternoon but don't remember much.  By Friday night I was walking the halls with my husband and wanting to drink everything in site.  I stayed with sips and chips until Tuesday morning and then I could only drink a couple of spoons of broth and two squares of jello.  Tuesday consisted of sleeping and walking.  The cath came out later in the afternoon which I was thrilled.  By Wednesday morning's visit by Dr. Spaw, I was ready to go and he released me.  I was home by 11:00am!!!  YEAH  !!!

The most painful experience has been the gas build up in my abdomin.  As the gas has released, that pain has decreased.  Not to say I am running a marathon or anyhting but feel great non the less.

Now my next few days will be full of making sure protein, pills, and water all get taken correctly.  Here starts my next "learning" phase of life.   Any suggestions will be thankfully received.

After Surgery you find a lot of things that taste good.

WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!! 

I would mix my CW with chocolate EAS shake instead of water it made it like Malt-O-Meal and gave you the extra protien you need. Glad all is well and yes the gas sucks! C'ya Bob

I was reading in my book about the surgery and it sorta scared me but you have made me more comfortable about it. I had brain surgery and I didnt have to stay over night in intensive care and in the book I read some people do and it kinda freaked me out. Lol..But  it seems like your experiance was not so bad. Thanks for easing my mind. Thats the only thing that has freaked me out about the surgery. I am 100% commited no matter what. Thanks for your update.

Hi Sonya,
The right amount of fear is good for any surgery but compared to brain surgery - recovery after RNY cannot compare (or atleast my recovery thus far).  I have heard of those who had complication from the surgery that put them in the ICU, in fact my cousin-in-law spent several days in ICU due to leakage.  However, my surgeon, Dr. Spaw, explained all the complications and in regards to leakages what he did to combat them.  I felt very comfortable with my surgeons abilities and God's overall control therefore I did not really give much concern.

I am now 4 days post op and actually when shopping today.  I have not had any pain meds since the day I rode home from the hospital.  I have had help with preparing dinner but breakfast and lunch has been just me.  The biggest issues I am dealing with now is getting in the water and protein and the fatigue.  The doctor told me the fatique is normal as your metabolism is changing and adjusting. 

Your research and searching for advise is the best thing you can do to prepare yourself mentally.  Good luck and I look forward to seeing you the losers bench. 

Thank you, I look forward to being on the losers bench with you if my insurance would just approve me. They are taking their sweet time. Maybe I will know something on Monday. I hope and pray I will.