Got home today - ThinnerTimes

sidpits · 02-18-2008, 10:14 AM

I'm Sidpits.Got home from the hospital today after a laparoscopic RNY
Feel a bit shaky,and part of me still doesn't believe what happened on Friday,
February 15 th.Hope to talk to some of yall as time goes by.Be glad to answer any questions for people considering this;I've still got stitches and a black and blue belly!Greetings to all!

Toony · 02-18-2008, 10:48 AM

Hi Sidpits!

I'm 12 days out and black, blue, yellow and green tummy here! Esp. where they gave me the shot of heparin!!! I remember the disbelief and shakiness... even now, I feel so good, I wonder if they really did make me a pouch and re-route my intestines!!!

Sleep is good for you now - so get all you can!!!

And ... WELCOME TO TT!!!

katzz87 · 02-18-2008, 11:01 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I am 5 weeks out from surgery and boy do I remember the black/blue/green colors of my belly, arms (insulin injections), and hand (where the IV was)! But I also remember that I was soooo happy to be on the other-side of surgery!!!

Keep us posted on your weight loss journey...we're nosy about those things!

Take care

rappaport · 02-18-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Toony

I wonder if they really did make me a pouch and re-route my intestines!!!

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lol Katie..I've wondered a few times myself if maybe I wasn't part of a "placebo" group and nothing was done to me at all.

Jeanie · 02-18-2008, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on being a loser. I hope that you heal quick and with little pain as possible. I was black and blue for a LOOOOOOONG time. When Dr C say my belly he said WOW!

Well only the really nice people bruise that much.

I guess!! lol

adrianad · 02-18-2008, 06:38 PM

Welcome, I am 12 days post op too and sadly still black and blue and still have most of the markings on my belly. I have showered numerous times and that stuff just doesnt want to go away. I am feeling really good now the first two weeks are hard but its SO worth it. Take care, rest up.

CoreynVA · 02-18-2008, 07:38 PM

I had my surgery the day before you on Valentine's Day. My tummy is healing nicely, very itchy today but still having seeping from the opening where the drain was. I realized last night that I just can't lay on my side as that is causing the extra seepage. I am having a hard time getting 60g of protein in me. Today I managed about 48g and I am so stuffed. I alternate between SF popsicles and decaf green tea for hydration; tried SF jello today but wasn't very refreshing. How are you doing? I'm anxious to hear if this is typical.

I weighed myself in the hospital and think I've lost about 9 lbs since my pre-op visit. When will I start seeing a change in my weight? The swelling in my abdomen has started to go down, particularly under my breasts.

I loved the earlier discussion about wanting a pizza three weeks out. My daughter has been popping in to check on me and eating nachos, panini's, chicken wings (cleaning out my freezer!). I have no interest in it; I am so stuffed!

katzz87 · 02-18-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianad

Welcome, I am 12 days post op too and sadly still black and blue and still have most of the markings on my belly. I have showered numerous times and that stuff just doesnt want to go away. I am feeling really good now the first two weeks are hard but its SO worth it. Take care, rest up.

Adrianad,

Are you talking about the bandage/tape marks? If so...try acetone (nail polish remover) that was the ONLY thing that would make it come off! Just dont' get it on the lap-holes (wounds).

Rain · 02-19-2008, 02:53 AM

Wish I had known about the acetone LOL. Welcome to the forums. I had ro fo a month b4 Dr would let me use lotion and I do the vitamin E. Which in past really helped surgical scars disappear.