Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hi Everyone, I'm a new post-op (2 1/2 weeks out). New to posting, but have been lurking for about 1 1/2 months. First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information and ideas. You are all truly inspirational! Having the surgery has been everything you ladies have said it is and it's been so comforting to know that this group knows what it's like to be where I am, whether it was as a nervous pre-op, or hopeful (yet struggling sometimes) post op. I have a local group where I am that is very small, but inexperienced so I come here when I'm really needing guidance. I'm 33 and I started at 399 and am down to 372. I had an incredible surgeons and the surgery went very well. Post-op has gone fairly well. Is there anything we can take for pain post op once the Dr. stops prescribing liquid pain meds? It seems like I'm sore all of the time. I had the lap RNY but even with lap surgery I tend to have difficult recoveries. It just seems like every pain killer (OTC types) are a big no-no. Is it hard for everyone to get down water post-op? Do it pass or is it difficult even after we heal?? Water literally hurts when it hits my stomach. I really MISS plain water. But cool-aid or crystal lite is about all I can tolerate. Are calories something to be concerned about? Silly question, but like I've been warned I DO feel like I'm eating all the time and worry that I'm eating too much. What is a " normal " range of calories for post-op? Also, five days ago I was hit hard by tiredness...is this typical? I felt so great the week after surgery that this has been a bit of a shock....as have the new mood swings! I don't usually get depressed but wow it's been a really rough week! Is there something about the weight loss that can cause major blues? It's really an exciting time and it seems very strange to be so sad out of nowhere! Sorry for so many questions! But thanks in advance for any information and thanks again for being such a wonderfully friendly and helpful group! Paige lap RNY 12/11/03 399/372/200-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hi Everyone, I'm a new post-op (2 1/2 weeks out). New to posting, but have been lurking for about 1 1/2 months. First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information and ideas. You are all truly inspirational! Having the surgery has been everything you ladies have said it is and it's been so comforting to know that this group knows what it's like to be where I am, whether it was as a nervous pre-op, or hopeful (yet struggling sometimes) post op. I have a local group where I am that is very small, but inexperienced so I come here when I'm really needing guidance. I'm 33 and I started at 399 and am down to 372. I had an incredible surgeons and the surgery went very well. Post-op has gone fairly well. Is there anything we can take for pain post op once the Dr. stops prescribing liquid pain meds? It seems like I'm sore all of the time. I had the lap RNY but even with lap surgery I tend to have difficult recoveries. It just seems like every pain killer (OTC types) are a big no-no. Is it hard for everyone to get down water post-op? Do it pass or is it difficult even after we heal?? Water literally hurts when it hits my stomach. I really MISS plain water. But cool-aid or crystal lite is about all I can tolerate. Are calories something to be concerned about? Silly question, but like I've been warned I DO feel like I'm eating all the time and worry that I'm eating too much. What is a " normal " range of calories for post-op? Also, five days ago I was hit hard by tiredness...is this typical? I felt so great the week after surgery that this has been a bit of a shock....as have the new mood swings! I don't usually get depressed but wow it's been a really rough week! Is there something about the weight loss that can cause major blues? It's really an exciting time and it seems very strange to be so sad out of nowhere! Sorry for so many questions! But thanks in advance for any information and thanks again for being such a wonderfully friendly and helpful group! Paige lap RNY 12/11/03 399/372/200-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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