December, 2013 RNY Buddies
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Well, not exactly one week's worth. However, I had my one week checkup with my surgeon today, and got the true numbers based on their scale. On the 11th of December, which was my pre-surgery testing date, I weighed in at 344 pounds in the doctor's office (I had remembered incorrectly, I thought it was 334!) Today, eight days after surgery, I'm a whopping 319. 
25 pounds gone so far! My surgeon is thrilled, told me he wants 30 pounds for the month, which looks doable.
Yeah, I know it's mostly water weight, etc. etc.
Still feels damn good. 
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
That would be great - thank you!
Karen
"Perseverance, secret of all triumphs." ~ Victor Hugo 
Highest weight: 290; Weight at Surgery: 231; Current Weight: 126 (as of most recent Sunday)
Yeah, I'm feeling good. Been up and around a lot this last week. Christmas wasn't bad because I wasn't involved in a big family dinner or a lot of other festivities. My mom had come into town to help with my recovery so it was just she and I, No pie :). She left today so I am now bored and I'm starting to want to fill the boredom with food. It's not an overwhelming compulsion that I feel, just unexpected thoughts. Nevertheless, I can see that I am going to have to find alternative activities to keep me busy. I'm sure it will help when I return to work to. All in all, I am doing better than I could have expected and am very happy.
Thank you! I hope you're feeling great as well!
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
Yes, I consider that an NSV as well! I also had another NSV yesterday: previously, I could only walk for five to six minutes at a time because of pain in my right hip. After six minutes on the treadmill yesterday, I realized that I didn't feel any pain! So I thought I'd just keep going and see how far I could go. Seventeen minutes! NSV number 2!
As far as weight goes, by my scale I've lost a bit since the beginning of the month. I started at 334, and this morning I'm at 318. I get the official weight from my doctor this afternoon when I go in for my one week check.
I like the idea of the smaller plate and bowl! I do have a question, I'm finding that it's hard to keep my food warm. Because of the small portions and the slower speed we have to eat at, yesterday I had to reheat my tomato soup twice before I was done. How do you keep your food warmer longer?
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
I am having it now. It is delicious but I can only finish 1/2 of it. I actually kept eating past my full stage because it tasted so good lol. I am going to post a few recipes for everyone.
Shannon
HW- 274 SW- 255 CW- 225.4 GW-125 39yr old 5'2"
Month 1-28.8 (including pre op)
Month 2- 16.8
Lea,
Hope your doing well. How are you feeling? Soon you will be weeks out like some of us. The jitters will be gone and the loosers bench will make room for one more. Let us know how your doing as soon as you can.
Shannon
HW- 274 SW- 255 CW- 225.4 GW-125 39yr old 5'2"
Month 1-28.8 (including pre op)
Month 2- 16.8
Your a week out already? Man time flies. Doesn't seem that long ago I was giving you good luck. I had gas as well for the first week. As I got and walked around it slowly went away. Isnt that a NSV when you can resume sleeping on your side? I kept trying every night until I could. I am actually a stomach sleeper. Sometimes I can and sometimes I cant it depends on my sleeve attitude that night. I agree we can eat regular food but in healthier portions. I bought a plate and bowl that are bariatric size. They really help me with portions. I also have a baby spoon that I use. No more huge tablespoon for me. Im glad to hear you are doing great. Have you lost anything yet?
Shannon
HW- 274 SW- 255 CW- 225.4 GW-125 39yr old 5'2"
Month 1-28.8 (including pre op)
Month 2- 16.8
Technically one week and one day, but since yesterday was Christmas I had other priorities.
After one week I am most definitely happy I have done this. While the first few days were pretty miserable, I feel much better at this point, and know I'll keep feeling better. It's much less of a struggle to get my fluids in on a daily basis, and now that I can progress to a full liquid diet I don't anticipate any trouble meeting the protein goals either. I still have a lot of gas from the surgery in my belly, but that's working its way out. I also have a lot of gas in my digestive tract, which I think will improve a great deal with a few more days of Protonix (not sure why they stopped it while I was in the hospital, but I've been back on it since being home.)
I'm sleeping in my bed again, comfortably on my side. Food is still an amazing attraction, but the feeling of fullness I have helps a lot...yesterday I watched my family eat Christmas luncheon, and all I really wanted was a taste of the chocolate cream pie. I had my husband just stick my fork into his slice so I could get the tiniest taste, and I'd be lying if I said I was satisfied, but it was enough. I'm confident that eventually I'll be eating "regular" food, although in healthier portion sizes and preparations, and the benefits in the meantime are well worth it.
Here's looking forward to next Christmas slimmer, healthier, and happier.
Merry Christmas, surgery buddies!
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
