Melissa in Australia Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I'm ridiculously excited for you!!!! There is nothing better in the world. Seriously, I think as far as life events, my kids being born is that was better and more exciting and fulfilling than my bariatric surgery. Marrying my DH is up there too, but I'm honestly not sure he's above the surgery, lol. (fine...he's tied with it.) It gave me a "normal" life. Best wishes! And keep us updated! And if you are on Facebook and looking for any new friends, let me know! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) So happy that it's over and all went well! :) Edited January 18, 2018 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Feeling fantastic. Asked them if I could go home today, but the doctor still wants me to stay until tomorrow. Other than some soreness at my incision sites, I don't even feel like I had surgery. I'm drinking chicken broth, enjoying sugar free popsicles, and walking the halls of the unit with my IV. Haven't had any dilaudid since 11pm last night. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I’m so happy to hear that you’re feeling so well this quickly!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Yay!!! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 That's wonderful! I hope your recovery continues to go well. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 So happy for you! My only pain was from the gas they inflated me with from surgery. The rest was soreness, not pain, which is sounds like you are the same. I had to stay longer in the hospital just because my hiatal hernia repair had a bunch of swelling that basically shut off my esophagus....so needed IV fluids longer until that swelling went down so I could drink. But the bariatric portion was so much easier pain wise than I expected. Like pulled muscle pain, not c-section pain. And it will get better every day. If you need something to keep you occupied while recovering, these videos might be interesting to watch. Some of them are better than others. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFzA_3EwTi_mWjOmO4QMmFpMfpevZAi1y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Hope you are feeling even better today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 It sounds like you are doing really well! I hope today continues well and you can go home soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Happy you're doing well post-op. Enjoy that extra day in the hospital. Better safe than sorry. :) I had some pain from the gas immediately post-op....but that was it. Watch out for dehydration....that's key in the first few days or so, but at least it's not summer (which makes it more difficult). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Happy you're doing well post-op. Enjoy that extra day in the hospital. Better safe than sorry. :) I had some pain from the gas immediately post-op....but that was it. Watch out for dehydration....that's key in the first few days or so, but at least it's not summer (which makes it more difficult). So true! I always say I'd do the surgery again in a heartbeat, just not in June in Florida! Because of the hiatal hernia repair it was really hard for me to drink enough for several months....the heat was just too much to take while always a bit dehydrated. SaveSave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 I've been sprung!! On my way home. I feel great! Water bottle in hand. ;) 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 How are you feeling today? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Enjoying your jello? :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I seem to be lactose intolerant post surgery. Premier Protein did a number on my stomach. Ouch! Hopefully, it doesn't stay that way because cheese is life! I'm doing ok. More mentally hard right now because I just want to get back to my normal life and it feels like everything is focused on food and staying hydrated. It's consuming my whole world, which I'm finding extremely boring. Not really able to concentrate on too much else, though, so my school work just sits there. Went for several walks to try to distract my mind. It's really a mental game. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I seem to be lactose intolerant post surgery. Premier Protein did a number on my stomach. Ouch! Hopefully, it doesn't stay that way because cheese is life! I'm doing ok. More mentally hard right now because I just want to get back to my normal life and it feels like everything is focused on food and staying hydrated. It's consuming my whole world, which I'm finding extremely boring. Not really able to concentrate on too much else, though, so my school work just sits there. Went for several walks to try to distract my mind. It's really a mental game. Hugs! I hear the lactose thing is really common. Muscle milk has ready to drink shakes that taste decent and are lactose free. Most stores have them. My husband drinks them. I also found that things were a bit...liquid...in the beginning because I was only taking in liquids. That did change later. And yes, in the beginning it is HARD!!! You are under a lot of physical and mental stress and your biggest coping mechanism, food, has been taken away cold turkey. Be kind to yourself, it really will get better. A year from now you will be able to kind of just forget about the surgery and feel normal, I promise. Hang in there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Hugs! I hear the lactose thing is really common. Muscle milk has ready to drink shakes that taste decent and are lactose free. Most stores have them. My husband drinks them. I also found that things were a bit...liquid...in the beginning because I was only taking in liquids. That did change later. And yes, in the beginning it is HARD!!! You are under a lot of physical and mental stress and your biggest coping mechanism, food, has been taken away cold turkey. Be kind to yourself, it really will get better. A year from now you will be able to kind of just forget about the surgery and feel normal, I promise. Hang in there! Thanks for the wise words. But, let's be clear. Food was never my biggest coping mechanism. It was wine!! ;) Down 5 pounds this morning! Edited January 21, 2018 by SeaConquest 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks for the wise words. But, let's be clear. Food was never my biggest coping mechanism. It was wine!! ;) Down 5 pounds this morning! LOL, I was never much of a drinker due to heartburn issues, so I guess that's good for me? LOL. yay on the 5 pounds! Warning, you WILL gain some weight when you start real food...or at least most do. It's temporary, I think it's just the solid poop forming, lol. But a lot of people freak out when it happens. It's just a pound or so, but still. SaveSave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 week post-op appointment went well. Down 12 pounds! Feeling great! I'm cleared to start the elliptical again and can swim in another week. My incisions also look great. I won't be able to see them soon! :) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I’m so happy for you!!!!! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I’m glad to hear the recovery is going well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 One month post-RNY and I am down 17 lbs. I stalled for several weeks, but the scale recently started moving again. I hope to be in Onederland tomorrow morning. I am soooooo close! Met with my doctor today and I am cleared to lift weights and am off the mushy food. On to real life! The best news is that my labs all came back better than what I used to see in my 20s. A1C is down to 5.2 and fasting insulin was 6! Pre-diabetes has been kicked to the curb! Even if I don't lose another pound, being free of the threat of diabetes makes it the best decision I have ever made. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yeah everyone stalls in that phase where you add in mushy food and are healing (water weight and poop). Glad you are doing so well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :party: :party: :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 That’s great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 :party: :party: :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Congratulations ! That’s great news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Onederland!!!! 199.4!!! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 I am less than two months post-op and down 25 lbs this morning. 192! Feeling great! Hope to be in the 180s by the time we go to Turks & Caicos at the end of the month. I am going to treat myself to a new bikini. :) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 This is also lower than my pre-pregnancy weight with Ronen. Haven't seen this weight since 2011. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Congratulations! Are you eating “normal†foods now or still soft foods? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I am less than two months post-op and down 25 lbs this morning. 192! Feeling great! Hope to be in the 180s by the time we go to Turks & Caicos at the end of the month. I am going to treat myself to a new bikini. :) :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Congratulations! Are you eating “normal†foods now or still soft foods? Normal food, though I have to be careful not to eat too fast and to chew everything really well. It's crazy how fast we are used to eating. I basically eat Keto. Try to keep carbs as low as possible, but I don't track macros (never keep up with it). The good news is that it is super easy because the ghrelin has been removed from my stomach, so I am not hungry. I still get moody if I don't eat, so I make sure to eat something (mostly mini Babybel cheese) every few hours. Some foods I haven't tried yet because I am a bit nervous -- raw veggies, steak, stuff that might be hard to really chew up. But, otherwise, I am doing great. It's been easy peasy, and I would encourage others who might be thinking about it not to be scared. Go to a well-respected and experienced surgeon and you will likely be fine. Just need to finish up the last 8 weeks of school, so I can really hit the gym hard this summer. :) Edited March 9, 2018 by SeaConquest 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Awesome! Congratulations:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I'm sooo happy for you, that is awesome!!!! I have an acquaintance IRL that had surgery late last year and has had a really good experience as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Met my Turks & Caicos goal this morning. 189.6! Adios 190s! 28 lbs in two months with PCOS [read: a very slow loser] is a miracle. I am so thankful. Next goal is sub-170 by Memorial Day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 you are inspiring me! I want to be in the 140s for my birthday on April 9th. I'm 152.1 right now :) I can definitely do it, if I work my sleeve and stay out of the late night cookies, lol. Breastfeeding makes me hungry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 you are inspiring me! I want to be in the 140s for my birthday on April 9th. I'm 152.1 right now :) I can definitely do it, if I work my sleeve and stay out of the late night cookies, lol. Breastfeeding makes me hungry. Omg, I was ravenous while nursing. I feel you. I am too scared of the infamous dumping syndrome to touch cookies (I don't know if I will get dumping syndrome, but I am too scared to find out). They kept passing cookies around during my doula training this weekend, and I wanted to strangle someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Had my 3-month appointment today (a little bit early -- my surgery was on 1/17/18), and I am down 33 lbs. From 217 to 184. Thankfully, I managed not to gain any weight while on vacation for 10 days, so that was a relief. The big news is that I bought (and wore!) a bikini while on vacay. First one in several years! My [audacious] goals going forward: 170 by Memorial Day 150 by Labor Day 145 by my 44th bday on November 3rd 135 by my 1-year surgiversary on 1/17/19 But, honestly, just getting to 150 would be incredible (I was 140-150 during military service/college ). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I have to say, I am so impressed and happy for you. As I head toward 50 and am finding it increasingly difficult to lose weight I am thinking about the surgery. I am seriously overweight and have spent the last 10 years losing and gaining the same 40 lbs, over and over and over. Thank you for sharing your experience. Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Amber in SJ said: I have to say, I am so impressed and happy for you. As I head toward 50 and am finding it increasingly difficult to lose weight I am thinking about the surgery. I am seriously overweight and have spent the last 10 years losing and gaining the same 40 lbs, over and over and over. Thank you for sharing your experience. Amber in SJ Do it! I wish I wouldn't have waited the six years himming and hawwing about it. Eventually, I just knew it wasn't going to get better on its own. I wish you the best in whatever you decide. I know how hard it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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