OK everybody scoot down the bench a little, there's a new loser on the bench. My lap rny was 0700 Friday morning and all went well. The long and short of the rest of the story is I had a very unremarkable journey. My pain never got over a 5 and all body functions resumed normally. I was up and walking quickly and all the vitals were good.

Being well prepared on what to expect before I went in was the best thing I could have done. It took all the stress out of the equation. I had a wonderful hospital staff including a student nurse who was like human sunshine.

I came home yesterday afternoon and have been walking and sipping. Dinner last night was cottage cheese and all went well. I slept 8 straight hours and woke up feeling significantly better. I'm sipping peppermint tea as I type.

I feel very blessed that all has been progressing so well and pray that will continue. I also appreciate everyone's support here very much.

Thanks again for everything and it's nice to be over here on your side of the bench......

A BIG OFFICIAL Doug! Thanks so much for checking in with us so soon after your surgery.
I want you to know that there is never a moment that I regret having made this life changing
decision. Sounds like you're off to a glowing start! Keep us up on all the details! So
glad you're here from the start... What an advantage!

I ditto that sentiment. Even after gaining too much weight with my baby and not losing it, I STILL have never regretted the surgery. In fact, I credit it for my having such a wonderful NORMAL life since! and Congrats!!

Doug,
Glad to have your update & that all went well. Welcome to "the other side."
And, welcome to Oscar the Pouch!

Welcome to the 'Losing' side Doug! I am so happy that your surgery went so well, and was such an easy transition. This is what being well prepared was all about. I look forward to reading your posts and 'watching' things progress for you!

Gladly will I welcome you to the loser's bench! Doug, so good to hear from you, so glad that everything went well, and that you're here again to record the journey with us.

Hope it continues to go so well. And please, post whenever you can.

Hooray that you're back!

I am glad that you are on this side of the bench now and that you are doing so well. Congrats!

Ahy hem...excuse me can you scooch over a bit.... and Doug, our new "benchwarmer" oh, and his pal, Oscar the pouch! lol! (love this name, hopefully it will not be a SELF fulfilling prophesy, just a neat name!)....Yeah!!!!! So glad to hear from you!

And how's your wife??? Are you on all liquids now or what does your Dr require?

Blessings to you as you accomplish your dream....keep us updated!

I'm scooting down...heck, I'll even stand up! Cheers to you!!!

Doug,

I agree 100% with you that being prepared made all the difference in the world. My surgery was a week ago today and I just got back from going to a movie with a girlfriend and I had to have open RYN with gall bladder removal. I'm following everything everybody told me and all is well.

Denise

Doug, I am so glad that your surgery was uneventful. I agree that being so well prepared took the stress out of the situation. I too had an uneventful surgery and a quick recovery due to all the help that I received both with a great surgical team, hospital staff and right here in the hood.

I look forward to following your progress. Best of luck to you!

Welcome to the other side the losing side I will gladly scoot down for you .....hugs

Congratulations and welcome...best thing you could have done for yourself. Take care and post here often - it continues to make a world of difference.

WELCOME TO THE HOOD I HOPE YOU"LL STAY AWHILE!!!
Pat

welcome!!!!another loser in board(you know what i mean) u will get alot of answers and understanding on this board CONGRATS!!!!!

Congrats!!!!! Sending well wishes and warm thoughts.

Congratulations and welcome to the land of Losers!!