Comments on: I Need Your Advice

By: arden_1300

arden_1300 — Sat, 05 Jul 2003 16:23:08 +0000

Ray,
I agree. I didn’t get back to my room from Recovery
until midnight so I didn’t take my first walk until the
next morning. The walk itself felt pretty good, but
getting out of and back into bed was the pits. It isn’t
fun after being cut open at 261 pounds either! But I
have to say that was the worst of it, so it was a small
price to pay.
Donna in NJ
Open Rny 12/10/01

By: dianna_400

dianna_400 — Fri, 04 Jul 2003 13:42:57 +0000

Hello again all,
I was just thinking about my time in the hospital. This was the first time
for me to be the patient… I had been through alot of other surgeries, but
my husband was always the patient. You know I never saw anyone get him up
and walk him only a few hours after surgery and he goes to a big university
learning hospital… whereas I was in the small Illinois BTC. Well, about my
first walk… it was my first real moment of consciousness that I remember
after surgery. I don’t remember recovery, except that I believe I said a few
choice words and called some names… I think?? ha, ha. Anyway, when they
got me up to walk I was very, very dizzy and unsteady. I couldn’t have
walked on my own at all at that point. I don’t remember how many nurses were
helping, but it seems they were on all sides of me… at least 3-4 of them.
They had to hold me up every step of the way, and I knew that I needed that.
I cooperated by not complaining and doing all I could to go along with what I
had heard would happen. Anyway, I was in a fairly large room and only made

it just outside the doorway before I started to get vomitty and they let me
turn around and walked me back to bed. I was so thank-ful to lay down and
slept for most of the afternoon, but when I woke up again I knew I should
walk again and called for help and walked down the hall and back!! I feel
now that even though it seemed like the nurses did all the work with my walk
that it did help. I had a good recovery… things hurt… duh… but no
complications and after that 1st day I was determined to learn how to get
into and out of bed myself and worked on that… then walked myself the rest
of the days I was in there. Anyway, I thought they were nuts at first, but
now that I am 10 months out and being able to look back I really think that
first walk helped me to recover at a good and steady rate. My husband also
agrees, as he has been through many long recoveries and saw the benefits of
my extra care. Well, just another view of that first walk!
Sharon S

By: Norman Stephani

Norman Stephani — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 01:52:03 +0000

I think you are right also. My docotor is another one
who could be seen as mean or pushing too hard but the
reason they want you us so fast is that we are at a
higher risk for blood clots and the faster and more
often we walk, the more we lessen our chances of
having a clot. Please don’t be so harsh on him. He was
probably trying to help you start moving. I understand
the pain thing. I am allergic to many meds and have
been told that I have what appears to be
Hyper-sensitive skin. But I am prepared because I know
what to expect and I know it will not be easy and I
will have to do things I may not feel like doing. This
surgery is my choice and I did enough research ahead
of time to know what’s in store. It’s hard work. And
give your doc another chance. Maybe, you should tell

him how you felt and see what his explanation for the
way he was acting was. If you don’t tell him that he
hurt your feelings then he will never know. Sometimes
you have to tell people how you feel and maybe it will
help him to better his treatment of his other patients
as well. If he is rude about it then you know he is
really just a jerk. But if he is sorry or apologizes
then maybe he was just having a bad day. Hope this
helps.
Amber

By: Rickey Nichols

Rickey Nichols — Tue, 01 Jul 2003 07:45:43 +0000

Does the gastroenteriologist have a background in RNY? Is he familiar with
your surgery? Some gastros aren’t. If he is however and understands
precisely what happened to your body then I would say go with the gastro but
you should also let your surgeon know why you are not coming back and have
your records transferred to the new doctor. If the gastro doesn’t know then
I would return to the surgeon until you find someone who is familiar. Either
way though at least do one followup with your surgeon before leaving.
Denise Rasley
mailto:drasley@…
BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98
Lost over 90% of excess and maintaining
Gained a beautiful daughter on 8/9/00

By: adrian_17

adrian_17 — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:00:04 +0000

hmmmm…You say your Dr. Is a JERK because he wanted you to get up and get
moving around. I know what it is like to be in pain after a surgery…so I
understand your anger…But Getting up and walking IS supposed to help. Some
Doctors seem to not like giving so much pain medication. Do not be so hard
on him. I also agree that you should stick with him for the time being. You
trusted him to do the surgery, trust him to provide aftercare as well. Good
luck
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Lap RNY Oct. 15, 2001 -120 lbs!!!
Dr. PA Aslam- Augusta Maine