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I had RNY on 10/19 and about 5 days post op I developed tachycardia. My heart rate sits around 110-120, but can get as high as 160. It’s very random and I’ve not found any rhyme or reason. Tonight I vomited for the first time since surgery and haven’t felt good since, which I assume is normal. Just a lot of pain and strange feeling in my lower abdomen. My normal heart rate is 65-70, so this is really high for me. I googled and it said tachycardia can be a sign of a leak, but I had an upper gi the day after my surgery to verify no leak and it was clear. I also have no other symptoms listed. Anyone else deal with this?

Had RNY yesterday morning and am so excited to feel normal. The doctor had to do some extra work because of my anatomy, but I don’t know what that means other excruciating pain. I have an insanely high pain tolerance...gave birth naturally once, had had multiple large kidneys stones and managed through it. This is truly the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I never say my pain is a 10, but it was for several hours. It’s finally manageable at 6-8 as long as I stay on top of it with morphine every 2 hours. Hopefully I can wean that down soon. Have an upper gi in a few hours and once that’s clear I can start on the every 30 minutes ounce of clear liquid. Praying that doesn’t hurt. Outside of the pain, I feel good. Thankful for great nurses and a super sweet doctor!!!

I found a couple of protein waters at Wal-Mart. One was ok, the other was terrible. I think it’s just my picky tastes. I can do coconut water in a smoothie, but alone I can’t handle it. Hopefully my taste buds change after surgery and I don’t mind that or the artificial sweetener.

It doesn’t have to be vegan, but I prefer it to be.

Thank you for all of the info! I’m scheduled on October 19th as well. I’ll definitely find a recipe for bone broth and make that. I’ve been looking at the Tespo, but I worry about being able to actually drink it if it tastes too much like vitamins.

I'm scheduled on October 19th and so excited, but nervous about after. Trying to get enough water when I can drink 30 mins before or after meals and can't drink with meals. We're also going to Disney World for Thanksgiving and I'm not sure if they'll let me bring protein shakes into the parks. That's pretty much all I'll be "eating" at that point.