Hello 4 Days post surgery - ThinnerTimes

gsgrant78 · 01-19-2008, 09:12 AM

Hello everyone,
I've lurked here the last few weeks and found all your posts to be both invaluable in information and in support. I finally figured I should take the plunge out of the shameful world of lurking and join up proper.
My name is Scott I'm 29 years old (rapidly approaching 30 in February) a little over 6 feet and have struggled with weight all my life. I was a skinny little bugger as a kid and when I hit puberty I ballooned like all males on my moms side of the family do. At my height back then I was about 300 maybe and was able to get down to 180-190 through diet and excercise around 1995-96. I stayed around this weight for about 3-4 years but through life situtations and depression (something that has plaugued my since the mid 90s) the weight slowly came back with a bad attitude. I'd say its been out of control for about 3-4 years now, tried several clincal programs and lost about 100 lbs but couldn't keep it off. You all know I'm sure how the heavier you are the harder it is to be active etc etc, the vicious cycle I guess. I came to the decision to pursue WLS about 1 year ago but I had to go through hoops to finally get it approved.
I had lap R&Y proximal gastric bypass on tuesday Jan 15 2007. My surgeon was Dr Paul Lin and I had it at GW hospital. I was very happy with both the staff and my surgeon. I'm scheduled for a follow up next teusday. Yesterday was my first full day back from the hospital and I've definitely had better days. Got some protein etc and staying hydrated just felt pretty bad (gas pain/some pouch pain etc). Today I am feeling much better though not great I'm hoping as the week goes on I can continue to progress with the pain etc. My pre-surgical weight was 424, my high (about 1 year ago was around 500 lbs) and my goal well I haven't thought as much about that. I guess as close as I can get to 200 will do fine. Well thats about all for now this chair I'm sitting as is murder for my back and its time for me to do laps around the house. THanks to everyone who makes this such a helpful and welcoming place I will try to add what I can.
Thanks
Scott

Gwen · 01-19-2008, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the TT Family

Happy healing thoughts are coming your way

XXX

katzz87 · 01-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Welcome aboard! I had my surgery on January 14th...one day ahead of you. For me the first hours after surgery were the worst!! I was told that I pressed the morphine button 386 times...Yikes! LOL But the next day was better...I'm feeling really good now, haven't taken pain med since Thursday (which I took for the headache I had...maybe from morphine withdrawel?? LOL). I was finding the worst part was gagging down the protein. I just tried EAS Protein in vanilla and was able to down that without gagging at all! I just came back from a walk down the block.

Sorry to go on...but just wanted you to see that each day has gotten better...I've not had any nausea but now realize when my stomach cramps I have to either go number 1 or 2...weird because before surgery those were not my "clues" to go... Who knew! LOL I go to my first recheck appointment with the surgeon on Tuesday also.

Take care and remember to walk, sip, sleep and get ALL your protein/liquids in!

Good luck,

Cathy

jerakrys · 01-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Welcome! My name is scott also.

Rain · 01-21-2008, 08:32 AM

you will sit in that chair and go WOW its more comfortable then before. I was at that point too before surgery and right after. Sitting at a computer for 25 yrs then retired then hooked on Ultima Online for last 7 yrs(online game). Now, I have to make time for computer as I have gone back to work 2 weeks after surgery.
Welcome to TT look forward to hearing from you soon. I just found this place yesterday as well.

We can do anything!

Packer Girl · 01-21-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi Scott,

I had my surgery on 1/10, and actually I am feeing pretty good now. Those first few days are the worst, no doubt about it. It seems like everyone here on the site was started on protein shakes-my clinic starts you on food a couple of days after the surgery. I don't know what is worse-protein shakes or blended food. I think it is a toss up.

I keep a glass of water on my night stand and start drinking before I even get out of bed-sometimes during the night if I wake up. This way I am able to get a jump on things.