New to Group

[Guest guest]

welcome patricia. if you need variety in them shakes, check out the

files for some recipes. way to go on the 20 lbs.

lori h.

miami

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

The length of hospital stay depends on if you had LAP RNY or OPEN.

LAP(which I had) you're in the hospital 3 days (my surgery was on

Friday, 7/18/03 and I went home on Monday, 7/21 at noon). Open is

usually around 5 days, I believe.

As for time off, it depends on what you do, but I have a desk job

and I've been out 6 weeks so far and won't be going back until

around 8 weeks. Don't fret, I wanted to be out this long. My

doctor wants each patient out a minimum of 6 weeks, due to the fact

you need to get use to your new system and your new eating habits.

She's had patients go back 2 - 3 weeks after surgery only to be back

to their old ways of eating and they have lots of problems. For me,

I wanted the break from work. I have a high pressure job, which I

love, but knowing I was having the surgery during the summer I said

what the heck, enjoy the time off. It's the only time I'll have

time off to myself without having a baby (I'm single with no kids).

Just talk with your surgeon about what he/she recommends about

taking time off. I'm sure they'll listen to your concerns and maybe

you can compromise. A lot of people on this site don't stay out as

long as I have. Again, it depends on your surgeon and your schedule.

Good luck!!

Beth

07/18/03

LAP RNY

339/294/150

Boston, MA

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2003 4:11:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

melissa@... writes:

My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the third

day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks, the nurse

indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I get some feedback

from you guys on your hospital length of stay and time off from work? I am

a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6 weeks....LOL

Carol Matar

Hi Carol

I am fresh out of surgery it was on 8/25/03 and my next doctor's appointment

is in two weeks and then I will see if he gives me the go ahead to return to

work, I have a sit down type of job so I won't have any stress on my body

there. I stayed in the hospital only 3 days the 25 to the 28 and had no

complications. The hospital stay was relaxing except for the barium test and

the

methalyne blue ink test, and oops almost forgot when they removed my drain

tubing

that was freaky to say the least and it hurt a little too.

Lori Anne

post op Lap RNY

8/25/03

274/266 as of today holy smokes LOL goal is 135

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

Assuming you are having the surgery done laproscopically, then you

surgeon sounds more on target, but it also depends on what you do in

your work. If you do a lot of physical work where you are lifting,

etc., then it very well could be 4 to 6 weeks.

Hope this helps

Caroline

Lap RNY 5/2/03

367/288/150

Photos and more: www.tinyurl.com/bkld

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I wanted to hit the gym too, but the dr said wait for the full six

weeks. I also had an open. You have a more liberal dr sounds

like. I was able to go back to work in three weeks, but wish i

would have taken at least 4. If you can take more time, please do

yourself and favor and take it. We just went thru major surgery,

why rush it. No need to push your body. Just my opinion from my

personal experience.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> I stayed for 3 days. Shoot in 2 weeks I was back at the gym. 3

days seems

> more realistic. Barring no complications.

> Mel

> Open RNY May2,2003

> 289/202/150

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had an open prodedure and stayed 4 days. I am 90 miles away from

the hospital and asked to stay the extra day or I would have been

released at 3 days also. I went back to work at 3 weeks, i am a

high school teacher. I know the other women that had surgery with

me one got the go ahead at 4 weeks, but the other has been

encouraged to wait the full 6 weeks. I will be honest with you. I

didnt ask permission to go back. I had my procedure during the

summer so i didnt use any sick time, so i didnt need to inform my

employer about the procedure or when i could go back. Like i said

in an earlier post, i wish i could have had one more week at home.

It was a hard week and I am thankful for the 4 day weekend. I was

very active after my surgery and drove myself home from my one week

post op checkup. I also attended all my kids functions etc. You

will be fine and you will keep busy too. Good luck to you and i

look forward to reading more about your journey.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have just received all these e-mails from a website Gastric Bypass Family

..com. Am I supposed to receive all the messages by e-mail? I thought the site

was just a forum.

Lori

[Guest guest]

I was just walking and biking. I didn't start the weights actually until 2

months ago. Which was almost 2 months out from surgery.

Mel

Open Rny

5/2/2003

289/202/150

New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely check them out.

Lap RNY 8/21/03

265 pre-op

243 today

> > Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> > Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

> I've

> > lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

> I'll

> > know the exact number by then.

> >

> > Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> > afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> > doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> > day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

> >

> > I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> > forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> > solids.

> >

> > It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> > learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> > longer.

> >

> > A new family member,

> >