Question:
responses to former question off track

After reading my question about surgery being easier for someone who is not as large as most WL patients, many of your responses really jar me...why would you think I hadn't already done my research? I am scheduled for RNY on 5/27. I was told to lose 10 pounds because that would make the surgery easier for the doctor. I lost 10 and then7 more. Any surgery is less risky and easier for someone who isn't so heavy...I just wanted to know how it went for others in that catagory. Don't need speeches about not doing research and considering each proceedure carefully. A simple question needing a simple answer...your experience. Thanks to those who actually answered my question. I appreciate your understanding. Lyn    — SkinnyLynni2B (posted on May 17, 2008)

May 17, 2008
With my RNY at 62, the first 6 weeks were the time I kept asking myself"What have you done?" I got depression and mood swings from the weight loss, and I had to leard to eat corectly, drink 100 oz of water a day and get fresh meats and vegatables. I was hard, but looking back I would di it all over again. Don't plan on going back to work until after 1 week. Plan to start some excersize by week 2-3. Add to it every day. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

May 17, 2008
Five days past surgery for Lap-band.Went well but have an sore shoulder.They say it is air.On liquids now.
   — stanwalker

May 18, 2008
At 49 y/o and 224lb at 5/2" I feel like being a little less than some of my peers. I lost or have lost a little slower and the weight slows down more as time goes. I am 5 1/2 mo out and losing about 8-10 lbs a month now with a total of 61 lbs lost. Hope that helps.
   — lesleigh07

May 18, 2008
Hi Lyn, I had the lapband surgery in Jan. I had terrible shoulder pain for 13 days. I was told the pain is the internal swelling that presses on the same nerve as the one that gives you shoulder pain like a heart attack. I also had a left abdominal pain that was on again (felt like a cramp under my left ribs), off again for three weeks but when I started paying attention to what I ate and when I had pain, it came down to when my stomach was empty for over an hour or more, I had pain, so I got better about drinking my water/taking my calcium in between meals and it eventually went away. I was told to lose 5-10% of my weight before surgery in order to shrink my liver which sits over top of part of the stomach. It is supposed to make the surgery a little safer. I was able to lose 21 lbs before surgery following the food plan they gave me. The only thing that kept me going on the food plan was telling myself that I HAD to or else they would postpone the surgery. It was torture for me through the Holidays. Now food doesn't have as much of a role in my life. I eat what I have to eat and try to occupy that head hunger with activities to keep busy. Best Wishes on your journey! Regina ([email protected])
   — Bigwyfan1964