Jrachael911

I am 3 weeks postoperative and cried constantly the first 10 days--then it just disappeared and am back to my baseline. It should pass--but if it doesn't you should discuss with your surgeon.

Make certain you are communicating with your doctor.

My surgeon advised biotin daily to prevent hair loss

I feel like I am finally on the road to recovery.

Angelic- I will try some of the non-powder protein shakes to see if I notice a change in the nausea. I am eating some soft food now but only manage a few bites. I am finding that I tend to eat too many bites, so I am backing down the bites of soft food. I have tried putting fresh fruit in my water as a flavor-it seems to be easier to drink.

I had a rough post-op RNY course (surgery 9/8/2014) due to chest pain from the gas pressing on my diaphragm. Also became incontinent of urine for 2 days after removal of the Foley catheter on day#1. Was walking on the first day. Everything is back to normal now . Was in hospital 3 nights. Had a lot of abdominal and chest pain and was very emotional, crying constantly . I think it was hormonal- no crying or emotional distress at all now. I have a 4 week leave of absence from work. I would not have been ready to go back at week 2 but think I could manage at week 3 if needed. Luckily I have a lot of vacation time to supplement my leave, so I will stay at home for 4 weeks . My only issue is residual right upper quadrant sharp pain when rising from a sitting position. Not taking any pain meds now though. Still struggle with nausea and missing the mark on sufficient fluids and protein some days. Had severe constipation even on colace at home. Also took Miralax and XLax with no results. Finally ate 4 pitted prunes--a miracle! I have found the prunes work best for me and I do not have difficulty getting them down. I using GNC amplify protein powder which has 120 calories and 20 grams Protein. I think the taste is ok in both vanilla and chocolate. So far have lost 25 lbs in last 4 weeks (2 weeks preop and 2 weeks postoperative). Open to any suggestions to help my nausea. --Rachael

Not sure how to use this site, so please forgive me. Had RNY surgery Sept 8th and still a little nauseated. Difficulty getting all the fluids and proteins in but taking soft foods . Lost 25 lbs so far. Still have some sharp Right quadrant abdominal pains when rising from a sitting position.