I had surgery yesterday

Hi buddies,
I had my surgery yesterday (at UCLA), and am still here in what can only be decribed as like a hotel suite, lol. I had the RNY, laproscopic and all is well. I have a small drain in which is bugging me. But, catheter is out, PCA off and am on 15mls sips every 15 mins and have had some sugar free popsicles and jello. And boy, it's true, I am FULL!!!!!!
I hope to be discharged tomorrow, thanks for all your support (and your message Kathy B.)
will post soon.
Bt the way, I weighed in at 224 yesterday and weigh 238 today with all the IV fluid, lol. Hope it goes away soon, my feet are like puff balls x x
Becky x

So  glad you came through sugrey fine.  I knew you would.   I t will get better everyday.  Welcome to your new life as a loser.   Just rest and take care of yourself.    Sip sip sip, walk, walk, that will help with the gas.

Yes, the IV fluids add water weight.  That will resolve quickly.  Your body recognized that the oral liquids have slowed considerable and will try to retain any fluids it can find.  The better the oral hydration, the sooner the retained fluid issue will resolve.  Give if a few days.  Congrats on making it through to the losing side of surgery.  Sliding my hinder over to make room for you on this loxing bench.  I arrived home from the hospital 15# heavier than before surgery,  took about a week or so to resolve.  frustrating when you work so hard to lsoe wieght before surgery.  but not actual weight gain.  Glad to see you posting Becky.  Hugs, Kathy

Great job u will lose it. I had my by pass 5 days ago. Just keep your head high and u could do this. We could work as a team. Hi friend.

Hi Doris! welcome! I look forward to getting to know you. congrats on your surgery... now come sit with us all on this endless losers bench! Rest now.. its almost time to clear the bench with a big group workout session..lol. (just kidding)

good work on your surgery. glad you came through free and clear. i'm scooting now on the losers bench. vick

Becky! Welcome to the loserssss bench! Hang in there gal, tha****er retention will be resolved in no time and you'll be hooting and hollering when you step on that scale and are down 5, 8 12, 20 lbs... Ahhh the early rapid loss phase is the most awesome thing!
So glad all went well for you! Wow.. like a hotel suite? i should have done my surgery there! Naw.. not really...love my surgeon! but it sounds so nice!

wow, thanks for all your support. I am on the losers bench--wow. Thanks for that great advice, I will keep the oral up to get rid of body fluid. My pee is already starting to get clearerer and more of it!!! Yeah, I will post again from home I hope, if my discharge goes as planned,
Becky xxxx
 

Congratulations on your surgery. The water weight will disappear quickly I'm sure. My surgery is coming up soon too so I will be right there with you in this adventure! Best of luck.

becky, so glad you have had your surgery. hope u see that weight just dropping off of ya. keep up the good work. scoot, scoot, scoot      vick