Question:
no question just a post op remark

I had my surgery Jan,8 09. Can out from surgery in practically NO pain didn't really need any pain meds. Had NO problem swallowing or eatting. Lost 15lbs in 8 days but have lost 42 since the beginning of this venture which started back in April of 08. Hardly see good things just problems big or small posted. Just wanted to let everyone know that I had this with no problems. Wish I had done it years ago. I will say follow the Dr. rules to the letter. I'm so happy I did this. I feel great no more med.s of any kind. I just doing GREAT good luck to you all billy joe    — BJW12 (posted on January 18, 2009)


January 18, 2009
You and I are a couple of the fortunate ones Billy. I have had no problems either. I do try to stick with my Doc's advice, and I walk or ride my stationary bike every day. There are many though who do these same things and still have problems. But I do agree that we want to let others who are considering the surgery know that things do go well! Congrats on your success. Hang in there.
   — katiecakes

January 18, 2009

   — jjames-thomas

January 18, 2009
Welcome to the ranks of those of us who are complication free. You're right that there don't seem to be a lot of posts that show how many of us there are. I'm very thankful to be one of the fortunate.
   — Launa N.

January 18, 2009
Billy, Such a refreshing note to read and kudos on your new life. I am so glad that you are doing well and following your doctor's orders. Congratulations and keep up the good work. Best of luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

January 18, 2009
Thank y
   — janet1150

January 18, 2009
Thank you so much for the positive letter. I am have surgery March 6th and was starting to get scared by all the negative responses. I feel much better after reading your letter. Janet
   — janet1150

January 18, 2009
I also had RNY surgery on Jan 8th, and I am in the NO problem camp. I am tolerating everything my Dr suggested and have had no problems. I was off my pain meds within 3 days post op. I have discontinued 2 diabetic meds and the blood pressure med I was on. I love my RNY and look forward to a healther life that lies ahead.
   — newbarb2

January 18, 2009
I had my surgery 2 months ago and i am doing very well! I really believe that if you have a great attitude for this surgery then you will feel great and have great success. We really should not look for problems that probably aren't even there.
   — kathysews

January 18, 2009
Good for you! I was basically the same...I had no trouble at all....(Just a lot of weird changes) I think that with all the thousands of surgeries being done daily, most people are just living life not needing to ask questions at all! And that is truly wonderful...If there were so many people not doing great...there would be a heck of a lot more questions than the several that are posted daily! ...It's good for all of us to see someone doing great and wanting to share that! So...may your journey be long and healthy and your successes be grand!
   — .Anita R.

January 18, 2009
Hello: I had my RNY surgery Jan. 6, 2009 and also feel great. Almost no pain and no pain meds the second day after surgery. Lost 15lbs before surgery and 10lbs since the surgery date. I have done a little mall walking and have even picked up a one year old baby. So far so good. My tastebuds have changed and I crave lemon and salt, not sugar. Very happy so far. Michelle
   — harleyshell

January 18, 2009
See what you started? I guess those of us who have had a great post op experience have not been vocal enough. I had my RNY on October 7, 2009 and feel like I should be a poster child for the surgery. I have felt well and have yet to have many problems with food. The key I think is to have confidence in your team and to follow their directions exactly. That has been my game plan. I am glad you are doing well. PAM
   — psrd370

January 19, 2009
Billy, Congrats on your success. I too had very few problems. They took my pain pump away from me because I didn't use it. I am 3 months post-op and have lost 70 lbs. I can't do sugars, sugar alcohols, or fats which is a good thing. The taste buds have changed alot since surgery.
   — tonitoot

January 19, 2009
Great billy. I am also in the problem free zone so far. greta to hear that you are doing well. I am down 40+ pounds since 12/10/08. Following instructions has worked. carolcooper
   — carolcooper




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