Hey y'all,

Well I survived Mondays RNY with great success. Besides the RNY the Dr. removed my gall bladder, fixed my hiatel hernia, and removed scar tissure from a hysterectomy I had 10 years ago. My only problems were now my arms are very sore from the IV's and I have something called Sjogrens Syndrome that attacks your moisture glands. my mouth was so horribly dry I couldn't even talk, so the Dr. agreed to give me a sponge on a stick to swish liquid around in my mouth. As I wasn't allowed liquid until the end of the second day.

Now I'm busy writing everything down to make sure I get everthing I am suppose to be having. Oops time for some more protein. My best advice I can give to anyone going into surgery no matter what type is to make sure someone is there with you the whole time, I would have been in big trouble without my husband there to get me chipped ice and contact the nurses when alarms went off.

Denise

Welcome to your new life Denise ---- YOU HAVE ARRIVED!!!

Great to hear that everything went so well and you are on the road to recovery. Get plenty of rest and liquids, but don't forget to walk to keep your circulation going! I'm looking forward to more updates.

Sounds like you have come through with flying colors! Take it easy and get some rest...the fun is just beginning!

Welcome to the other side Denise!!!

walk, walk, walk
Sip, Sip, Sip
Protein, Protein, Protein.

That is all you need to think about for now! I can't wait to follow your journey to the new healthy and fit you!!!

take care!
smiles :)

Denise,
I have just one word to say..."YEAH!!!!"

congratulations on your arrival......welcome to the losing side....hugs

Denise, I already sent you congrats on another thread, but I want to be sure you know that I'm so glad to hear that you're home, that you're recovering and that it all went so well for you. Thank you for taking the time to post your update. It's wonderful news and I could NOT be happier for you! Hope that you're able to check in often.

Congratulations! I'm so happy. You rest now, I'll do the happy dance for you until you are able to do it for yourself, ok?

Welcome Back Denise!
I hope you become a real big Loser!!!!!!!!! Seriously rest, sip and walk a bit. You'll be doing GREAT in no time.

Aloha Denise,

Take one day at a time. Don't rush into anything so your body has time to heal.

Leisurely walks are good.

Sip sip sip water. Remember to take your viatimins and minerals.

Follow the doctors orders.

Rest.

Praying for a quick recovery.

Hugs
Meliss

Honestly, take it easy. Get in your fluids and rest. There is probably no way that you will get in all the protein yet, but keep yourself hydrated and do not let yourself get too tired. Keep in touch and YOU HAVE ARRIVED!!!

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Follow instructions, don't over do it, keep plugged in to the 'hood!

(Neighbors orders)

Yay Denise! Keep letting us know how you are doing please.

You Go girl!!!!! woohoo!!!!!

Drink drink drink...well sip sip sip....your water from the time you wake up til you go to bed...be sure you get all your water in...Hugs and blessings to you!!!! Keep us posted....

Congratulations, Denise. I had my lap rny on 1/21. I understand what you mean about keepint everything straight. I hope everyone who goes through this has a special person to be by their side helping with the details. A spiral notebook to write everything down. I keep a list of all my current meds, cuz they've added a lot more now. Everywhere you go, they need that! Also, my blood sugar levels every time I check it. I keep track of what I eat, how much protein I've had and how much water I drink. Hope to talk to you again real soon!
The Dancing Machine

Hi Denise! I can't believe I missed your post! By now you should be feeling better. I hope your recovery is swift and that we see you back in the neighborhood often!

Congratulations, Denise.
Thats great news thease are the 1st steps in your new life,It must be so emotional, painfull and exciting all at the same time, Enjoy the moment as I am sure you'll never forget past but what a future you now have to look forward into

kind regards and best wishes

mark

Well a little over two weeks out from surgery, and my incision sure is taking its time healing. I just got back from the Dr. office and this time he gave me some antibodic wash to keep it cleaned out. I will have to keep going to him once a week until I heal up. Until then I have to take it really easy so as not to make it split open more. At least I'm off the liquid phase and am in the next stage of pureed. I never thought I would get so excited about pureed food. Think I'll spend the weekend cooking.

Denise and "Dolly"