beachwalker4rny

I think day two at home was the worst for me. I took two doses of pain meds. After that I was fine no more pain meds. It was uncomfortable getting up and down but I didn't need the meds. Getting the fluids down at first is tough but at one week I can get down 64oz and then some.

One week post op here. What a difference a week makes.

Premier protein shakes are awesome and the recommended shake by my surgeon. Sam's club had them on sale 12 for $16.66.

Thank you! I have 5 more days of liquids only so the scale will probably come down a little more.

I stepped on the scale this morning and I am 30 lbs. down from the first consult with my Dr. My surgery is in 6 days.

Update on the squatty potty...it's awesome! No straining.

@@winklie Thanks. My next Nut appt. is about five days after my surgery I will ask about Probiotics then. No reason why I shouldn't be able to take them now though. Oh and I was at Target yesterday and bought a squatty potty. ????

January 7th! I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

Great post Winklie, very funny and informative! I already know I am going to have problems. I have had problems my whole life with constipation. When I started the 2 Protein shakes a day well lets just say it was like your picture with the tree trunk in the bowl! I am still pre op (having RNY on 1/7) and I am currently eating two Fiber gummies with my one meal and taking one or two colace and every morning a cup of prune juice. This lets me go once a day without feeling like I am being ripped apart. I like the smooth move tea. Is that safe to drink once you are on full liquids post op? Also, when is it safe to start Probiotics? I know if they are capsules you can open them and sprinkle them on food so should I wait until I am eating mushy food or later? Sorry for all the questions.

I start my liquids in a few days. Excited and nervous at the same time.

I'm glad I searched probiotics and found this thread! Thanks for the laughs, love it! I am pre op gastric bypass, I will be sure to remember to "never trust a fart"! lol

Yes I think they do. Call the number on your card and ask though

Thank you!

Good luck to you as well!

Thank you for the info! My Dr. should be submitting for authorization in a few weeks. I also think the BCBS federal insurance is pretty great.

I have the basic, so as an inpatient it's just the co pays? It is confusing. Thank you!