Re: question about post-op

[Guest guest]

--- Cinday, thanks for responding to my question about recovery

time. I really appreciate it. I will cross my finger that my

recovery is as smooth as yours! Thanks again.

Nan in Ohio

Sx May 13, 2002

Open RYN

" " <mouthaan@w...> wrote:

> I just allowed myself to rest and take care of myself and not over

do. It

> did get much better after two weeks and has been uphill since then.

I also

> had open RNY and for me it was mostly the pain issue, although I

did have a

> day or two of really bad gas pain, which I thought was

constipation, and it

> really hurt. but once that passed (no pun intended) I felt much

better and

> still am. I was driving about 1 1/2 weeks after surgery but didn't

go many

> places because of the pain medication. I was surprised at how

well my

> recovery went because usually that is not the case. I went in

expecting the

> worse and was pleasantly surprised.

> in West Michigan

[Guest guest]

I just allowed myself to rest and take care of myself and not over do. It

did get much better after two weeks and has been uphill since then. I also

had open RNY and for me it was mostly the pain issue, although I did have a

day or two of really bad gas pain, which I thought was constipation, and it

really hurt. but once that passed (no pun intended) I felt much better and

still am. I was driving about 1 1/2 weeks after surgery but didn't go many

places because of the pain medication. I was surprised at how well my

recovery went because usually that is not the case. I went in expecting the

worse and was pleasantly surprised.

in West Michigan

[Guest guest]

Nan, I just expected some " buyers remorse, " knew it would be normal and

was ready for it... but it NEVER came, or at least hasn't come yet.

Just expect it so you won't be surprised, and just ride it through.

Also, I'd made a list of 100 post-op milestones I looked forward to, and

I'm expecting to use that list to help me through any hard times. Just

decide that if it happens, it will be short-lived.

Kim in Alaska

open RNY 4-20-02

home on 4-23

no pain meds on 4-25!

momjjae wrote:

> My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they had

> this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two week

> post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they didn't

> have this surgery a year ago. Did anyone else feel this way right

> after surgery? How did you over come that feeling, or do you just

> start feeling better (around two weeks post-op)?

[Guest guest]

I have know both of those feelings

question about post-op

My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they had

this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two week

post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they didn't

have this surgery a year ago. Did anyone else feel this way right

after surgery? How did you over come that feeling, or do you just

start feeling better (around two weeks post-op)? Thanks

Nan from Ohio

Sx May 13 2002

Open RYN

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[Guest guest]

:Kim, Thanks for the reply. You know I have a big book here with

all my " files " and everything, I think it would be a great idea to

add a " post-op milestones " to it. Thanks for the terrific idea. I'm

glad you are doing so good. I think I am just getting a little

nervous lately. I am still so excited about this surgery that I

can't wait another 2 weeks. Thanks again. Hugs

Nan in Ohio

Sx May 13, 2002

Open RYN

>

> Nan, I just expected some " buyers remorse, " knew it would be

normal and

> was ready for it

>

> Kim in Alaska

> open RNY 4-20-02

> home on 4-23

> no pain meds on 4-25!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, you have so very much on your plate, I don't know how you do

it all, but you do. I really look up to you. You make me tired just

thinking about all you do in a day. You take care of yourself, girl!

Nan in Ohio

Sx May 13, 2002

Open RYN

> I have know both of those feelings

>

> -----

>

>

> My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they

had

> this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two

week

> post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they

didn't

> have this surgery a year ago.

> Nan from Ohio

[Guest guest]

Nan I feel so much better now and I am actually having a yard sale tomorrow and

Saturday rain or shine and then I am done with this crap and on to more fun

stuff ! I have a busy week for the next two weeks too but I am busy and so glad

to have the energy to get it done now and as I think back two years I had my

granny and my uncle who I was caring for in the hospital at the same time and I

made it through and never left my granny's side and she was there 7 days I have

always been very family oriented

Re: question about post-op

, you have so very much on your plate, I don't know how you do

it all, but you do. I really look up to you. You make me tired just

thinking about all you do in a day. You take care of yourself, girl!

Nan in Ohio

Sx May 13, 2002

Open RYN

> I have know both of those feelings

>

> -----

>

>

> My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they

had

> this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two

week

> post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they

didn't

> have this surgery a year ago.

> Nan from Ohio

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[Guest guest]

Nope....didn't and haven't experienced it.....but those I know that have,

said that the questioning is due to the discomfort they feel immediately

following surgery.

I had mine open, and didn't really have any discomfort....the few LAPs I

know were up and moving DAYS before I was....!

Jim Grimes

Open RNY 11/27/01

Salinas, CA

441 / 309

So have you seen our website at http://www.jimandkelli.com/ ?

question about post-op

My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they had

this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two week

post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they didn't

have this surgery a year ago. Did anyone else feel this way right

after surgery? How did you over come that feeling, or do you just

start feeling better (around two weeks post-op)? Thanks

Nan from Ohio

Sx May 13 2002

Open RYN

[Guest guest]

I have a notebook too! But there's so much in it I am finding that I

can't find what I need, so it's time to re-organize. I thought I had

everything so clear, but now that I'm really living it, I am a little

bewildered.

Nervous is normal... when we get nervous we re-question what we're doing

and then end up reassuring ourself that it's the right thing to do.

Wake up calm the morning of surgery...plan a little ritual for yourself

ahead of time... treat yourself to a refreshing bath/shower, home spa

treatment, and listen to wonderful music. Spend some time in a place

that calms you.

I took a little cd player and speakers to the hospital with me - what a

dream! I played " Island Tranquility, " the music both of my children were

born to - and now I've been re-born to it! I also ended up making my

husband go get me a little fan becasue I was SOOOOOO hot after surgery.

I think we should all send ourselves a bouquet of flowers for being

brave enough to take this step to take back our lives, because when we

wake up and see our flowers from ourselves, it's the first reminder that

we are taking care of ourselves! ( I am not used to taking great care of

myself, and I am feeling selfish for not being able to take care of

business here around the house as usual.) Plan some special things for

your day of surgery and for your stay in the hospital.... this is the

time for us to really nurture ourselves!

Hugs to you...

Kim in Alaska

momjjae wrote:

> :Kim, Thanks for the reply. You know I have a big book here with

> all my " files " and everything, I think it would be a great idea to

> add a " post-op milestones " to it. Thanks for the terrific idea. I'm

> glad you are doing so good. I think I am just getting a little

> nervous lately. I am still so excited about this surgery that I

> can't wait another 2 weeks. Thanks again. Hugs

> Nan in Ohio

> Sx May 13, 2002

> Open RYN

> >

> > Nan, I just expected some " buyers remorse, " knew it would be

> normal and

> > was ready for it

> >

> > Kim in Alaska

> > open RNY 4-20-02

> > home on 4-23

> > no pain meds on 4-25!

> >

> >

>

>

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Nope....didn't and haven't experienced it.....but those I know that

have,

> said that the questioning is due to the discomfort they feel

immediately

> following surgery.

>

> I had mine open, and didn't really have any discomfort....the few

LAPs I

> know were up and moving DAYS before I was....!

>

> Jim Grimes

> Open RNY 11/27/01

> Salinas, CA

> 441 / 309

>

> So have you seen our website at http://www.jimandkelli.com/ ?

>

> question about post-op

>

> My nurse told me that after surgery many people wonder why they had

> this surgery and they wish they hadn't. Then the " magical " two week

> post-op comes and they feel much better and wonder why they didn't

> have this surgery a year ago. Did anyone else feel this way right

> after surgery? How did you over come that feeling, or do you just

> start feeling better (around two weeks post-op)? Thanks

> Nan from Ohio

> Sx May 13 2002

> Open RYN