I’m starting to pack my suitcase for the hospital. Does anyone have
suggestions of things you wish you had taken with you or things you wish you
had left home because you didn’t need them? I know the hospital provides
you with gowns but do you feel more confortable in your own that don’t gap in
the back? Did you feel like reading? Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated. Sharon
Can anyone explain to me the difference so I can understand maybe
which one I had? Are there any significant pros or cons to having
one over the other?
Thanks
Sheila
Lap RNY 1-28-02
Duke Univ.
299/273/?
Does anyone know if Bariatric Treatment Center performs a distal RNY?
Thanks…
Trix
Dear Virtual Journal,
Surgery is on Tuesday. I’ve had an upset stomach for about 2 weeks
now. My nerves are jumbled and I’m not sure what to think. I’m
trying to think positive, but I keep thinking… what if I’m the
statistic that dies on the operating table! I know that sounds
horrible, but that is truly going through my mind. I have a little
girl whom I love to pieces and I want to be a mommy for a very, very
long time.
Great, now I’m crying. I feel like I’m saying goodbye to a loved
one that I’m never going to see again and a part of me doesn’t want
Tuesday to come (March 5th) and the other side of me dreams about
wearing shorts and tank tops in the summer time.
I just know that I’m going to be crying on the opertating table
before they put me to sleep… saying goodbye to the old me that
I’ve lived with for so many years and hoping to embrace the new me
(more…)
… I will weigh what I have lost.
(Everyone keeps saying, “half the woman you once were!”)
*shaking head in disbelief*
Who is this person I have become?
Sarah came to see me after 4 weeks apart and she could not believe how much
smaller I have become. I lost 14 pounds in the month away from her (loads of
work and a meticulous diet). She continually commented on how small I was…
how petite… how amazing my new body had become. Parts of it were really nice
(isn’t attention usually okay?), but other aspects made me squirm since I am
still having a hard time understanding just how small I am. Sarah measured me
(I measure on my anniversary day every month, but did a few days earlier so she
could do it) and I am smaller than her in every measurement except upper arms
(and those are a mere 1/8 of an inch larger!). I cannot fathom that she and I
are the same size (she weighs 160 and I now weigh 173, but I have more muscle).
My shadow frightens me. Reflections mesmerize and scare me.
(more…)
Hi Susan–
I read your post on OSSG–in addition to the food items you mentioned, you will
need a protein source. My surgeon had us use Boost high protein. I quickly
moved on to Carnation Hot Cocoa made with skim milk and a scoop of chocolate
protein powder. Tastes way better than Boost. I also drank clear chicken
broth–Swanson sells them now in small single serving boxes–a better choice
since you won’t go through large boxes or cans very fast. I also needed liquid
simethicone to cope with post-op gas, and suppository laxatives (I got
constipated post op so the gas had trouble getting out! :^( ) Caffeine free
herbal teas were good too–I had esophogeal spasms and the warm tea calmed them
down real quick.
Hope this helps–Good Luck!
–Brenda in Wilmington, NC
Can anyone share with me what the real expectations are after
discharge. My surgery date is coming up in the next ten days and I’m
curious as to what one can expect after the laparoscopic procedure.
Although I’ve read all the literature provided by the medical
facility, I’d still like to read some patient views.
Reading your words, I was brought to tears…..How did you get into my head?
How did you know? I had been reading this thread since it started and tried
on my own to find my response. I found it hurt way too much for me to focus
on and think about so I would hide it away again until I saw another
response on the topic. And yours today made my heart ache with every word,
thank you for sharing because I know now that I was not alone in the world I
created for myself and I find myself still behaving in alot of the behaviors
that kept me obese - a scary thought and leads me to pray that with my
counseling I can defeat the emotional demons as well as my surgery has
helped to release me from the physical ones.
Tina
Open RNY 3-2-2001
396 before surgery
343 at surgery
217 and lower than I was at 12 years old
(more…)
Hi all,
It’s the pest again with another question. I wasn’t given any kind of
diet to follow by my surgeon, so I have pretty much been doing trial
and error. I would like to know has anyone done the Adkins low-carb?
Is this safe for us RYN patients or should we stay with Low-fat?
Please help as to what we are supposed to eat! I have gathered from
this group that protein is as biggie, but what else? I am really
needing advise and would appreciate input from you who have had a
Dr.’s guidance. My surgeon cut and then left me on my own.
Thanks for your in-put,
Cindy
OMG I am Robin surgery date was 12/12/01 I have lost 66lbs. in 2 1/2 months!
I just recieved a statement from the hospital with a zero balance!!! I am so
happy the whole operation cost $500.00 ! thanks