Greetings from Oklahoma

[ShellyW]

I am just over 2 months out from my Roux-en-Y procedure. Before my insurance would cover the procedure, I had to have a period of "medical weight loss management". I visited my surgeon for this and lost 20 lbs before the surgery. Since my surgery, I have lost another 60lbs with still a long ways to go. I look forward to learning from others on this forum.

 

[janetarnold]

When and where did you have your surgery? Dr. Gornichec at Baptist in okc did, mine just 3 1/2 weeks ago, di feel that the program at Baptist/Deaconess is the best in Oklahoma.

 

[ShellyW]

Dr Gornechec did mine at Baptist... Overall a good experience considering it is major surgery. I am glad to hear that you are doing well.

 

[Letrell]

Welcome to the group! I look forward to reading about your success!!!

 

[CarolynC]

Hi! I had my RNY surgery November 29, 2011 so today is my two week "birthday". I think I'm doing pretty well, other than having difficulty getting all the water and protein down. But I do have lingering pain in my incisions and a phantom backache that just won't go away. My surgery was done by Dr. Varnell at Bailey Medical in Owasso.

 

[Letrell]

Darlin! You are almost there! Congratulations!!! You sound like you are doing just fine. Keep sipping the water and do your best to get that protein down. It is so important. I can't remember back pain, but I've heard many people say they have had it. I was on the pain med for about 2 weeks. So I don't think there is an issue with your lingering pain. However, mine was not in the incisions..it was inside. I just hurt for a few weeks. But then...it stopped. It just plain stopped and life was GREAT! I was able to start moving forward and experience this wonderful journey.

Keep us up on this,Hon. I'm so happy for you.

Letrell