Michelle96

I was in a lot of pain too when I woke up from surgery. I was very upset no one told me it was gonna be like that. I did not have a drain bag, I had 6 holes due to complications while he was working on right side I started bleeding really bad on left so he made extra holes when stoping the bleeding. All in all I would do it again though I am nearly 4 months post op and down 68 pounds, I have way more energy and no knee and hip issues anymore!

I slept on couch for the first few days then had to go into bed, couch wasn't comfy at all. I kind of slept on side and curled up with pillows as long as I took pain pills before bed I was fine till morning. It's the rolling over and forgetting that kicked my butt. My neighbor had the same surgery and slept in recliner for weeks.

I'm nearly 4 months post op and it helps a lot when hubby keeps me on strait and narrow. Your wife's tummy had the bypass not her mind and it's hard getting that understood. I wanted things I couldn't have and I did have melt downs if it wasn't for my hubby helping me threw it I couldn't imagine being where I am now. So be the adult and tell her no she can't have it but help her find alternatives. I also had issue making my own plate because portions so hubby did it for the first month and even made the food for me. Little things like that really helped. Oh and don't eat the things she really likes but can't have in front of her it's cruel, hide them.

You need to take it easy, sounds like your doing too much. I wasn't aloud to shower for 10 days I had to do sponge baths. The doc didn't want any water near the sites I have 6 holes. I would definently call doc if sights aren't looking right, better to call and ask him.

Just take it slow don't over do it. You can do this!

I drink decaff when available like coffee and tea. I don't drink a lot of it anyway but if I do have it I order decaff. I've tryed caffeinated and I got the jitters really bad.

Congrats!

When was your surgery? I only throw up if I eat something tummy doesn't like. I hope it gets better, make sure you get your fluids.

I use my fitness pal and I love it. I'm nearly 4 months post op, make sure you don't over do it heal and rest up. Keep up on the fluids small amounts and often.

I use myfitnesspal I love this app! Since my surgery I track everything that I eat and drink. My Dietition got me on this when I was waiting for surgery to help with calorie counting.

I did soups blended,mashed potatoes,light yogurt, cream of wheat, activia light, apple sause, sugar free pudding and jello, fat free cool whip, your taste and appetite will be different to though so just try one new thing at a time eat slowly and don't stress. For me if it isn't gonna work I know instantly it's such a weird feeling. I'm nearly 4 months post op and I can't do any seafood or chicken but I can eat steak. Everythings trial and error so be patient and take it one day at a time. Good luck

My story begins nearly 6 years ago when I went to see doctor for routine checkup. My routine checkup turned out not so good, she pretty much told me it strait you made yourself this way by what you eat and lack of exercise. Hearing those words morbidly obese did hurt. She also explained that weightloss surgery would be needed because I wouldn't be able to do it alone, I was enrolled in nutrition class and fitness class which I'd have to do twice a month. I felt bullied I knew I was big but I was content with myself no real health issues. After a few classes I decided this wasn't for me but I did need to change but it had to be on my terms, I quit smoking and drinking sodas. This was a huge accomplishment for me. Then two years later I was asked to check out a weightwatcher meeting with a friend, I felt welcomed and fit right in I soon began dropping the weight. With in 6 months I had lost nearly 50 pounds and managed to keep it down for another 6 months. Then life kicked in and the WW way just wasn't working for me. I slowly put weight back on. I went back to hospital but spoke to another doc and decided to try the classes again but this time I wasn't being bullied into surgery. I was getting the info I needed without the pressure. So April 2011 I started the program for weight-loss surgery I had to do six months of classes and then all my documentation would go up for review if i decided to have the surgery. January 2012 my surgery was approved and scheduled for February 18, 2012. I spent 5 days in hospital and I have six tiny holes in tummy. It was painful but id do it again. I am currently 222 pounds from 285 pounds that's 63 pounds loss so far and boy do I feel great my joints and legs are so happy. Everyday is a new day some foods are hit or miss but I track everything I eat on myfitnesspal. I do miss things now and then but I feel so much healthier. I exercise and I'm even doing a 5k for breast cancer this month. I take my vitamins daily and I try to make everything I eat count( no junk) I do worry sometimes what if I gain the weight back? What if this doesn't work? Am I losing weight quickly enough? Those thoughts do help keep me on the strait and narrow. I dont eat pasta, white bread or rice these things and much more got me where I was so I try to avoid them and make better decisions when eating. I've always been a large woman and I was a large child so when I see all the health issues my relatives have I thank god I was able to have this surgery I want to see my kids grown and I love that I can be active with them. I have the best support system I am blessed I have a great family and friends, mind you threw this I did lose a few friends it's amazing when your not the biggest how people can change. This is a lifestyle change your tummy is bypassed not your brain so take each day as it comes. I'm nearly 4 months post op and I have a good cry now and then but I know I'm living a healthier life and that's worth more then all the bad foods!

Thank you!