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S D. 23 years, 9 months ago

Hello all, I want to thank you so much for all your kind thoughts and words of encouragement. It really helped a great deal with my decision to move forward. It's been almost 10 weeks since my open RNY and I feel absolutely wonderful. Believe it or not, I hardly felt any pain after surgery. I did use the morphine pump for 1.5 days though, just in case some pain happened to creep up on me. After returning home, I felt weak for 2 weeks and I couldn't really walk much but by the third week, I was out walking and feeling more energetic. I guess the liquid vitamins needed time to kick in. I didn't really need the pain med they sent me home with but it was helpful when I slipped and had some chocolate soy desert and a few days later, clam chowder and a small bite of a cheese roll at a local restaurant. It had only been about 4 weeks post op and I should have known better but I just about passed out. I guess the dumping syndrome really can happen and it's something I have not repeated since. All is fine now, I'm getting used to not having sugary, high fats foods and there's no longer a feeling of deprivation. The best part is that I no longer snore, I can climb the stairs here at work without huffing and I've lost exactly 30 pounds. I am just so, so glad I made the decision. Please feel free to email me with questions. Hugs,Sharon

Cathy W. 23 years, 11 months ago

Hi I just wanted to stop in and say I hope your surgery went well and to wish you a speedy recovery. Cathy Whitmer

Cathy W. 23 years, 11 months ago

Hi, I just wanted to remind you that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm hoping you have a speedy recovery,good luck.cathy whitmer

Jennifer L. 23 years, 11 months ago

Best wishes to you for quick and painless recovery!! Please keep us posted!!~~~Jennifer

DJeffrey 23 years, 11 months ago

Best of luck to you! I hope your surgery and recovery are smooth and uneventful. hugs and prayers....

faybert 23 years, 11 months ago

Congratulations as you begin your new life! I pray that you will have a safe surgery and a rapid recovery. Remember to do what your doctor tells you to do and you will be watching your pounds melt away. God bless you on this important day!

Michael S. 23 years, 11 months ago

S, Good luck on your upcomming surgery Best wishes and big hugs...Mike

Dee D. 23 years, 11 months ago

Hello, I pray that you have a speedy recovery and a healthy new life.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 11 months ago

PLEASE STOP BY THE MESSAGE BOARD TO LET US KNOW YOUR PROGRESS~~May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true. Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun. Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide. May you always have love and comfort and courage.

Tracy P. 23 years, 11 months ago

~ Congratulations on your surgery. May your doctor's be skilled, your nurse's be compassionate and your recovery be speedy. ~xoxo