JustaGirl45

I am 8 weeks post surgery (March 1/17) and now on solid food -the first two weeks were a breeze but i developed a pain near my sternum followed by trouble breathing and extreme fatigue..it turned out to be an ulcer which landed me in the hospital for 5 days.. if you are concerned about pain and it doesnt go away after taking something stronger than tylonol, there could be any number of issues. Passing it off might make things worse--make sure you get your surgeon's opinion or go to emergency

I had my bypass surgery march 1/17 so for the month of February it was all shakes all the time--no cheating for me .. I ended up losing 25 lbs in a month and another 45 in the past month and a half woohoo

I brought way too much--all i needed was a toothbrush-paste-chapstick-hand cream-my pillow-bi pap -charger and phone.. I wished I had brought bottled water for the ride home--ive read ppl have brought books and bibles --the patient in the bed next to me had her 3 dogs brought to her hospital bed .. All you'll want to do is get home to your own bed and sleep.

So I am two weeks post op following gastric bypass and I started with pain around my sternum two days ago.. I passed it off as "doing too much" around the house. I also felt super tired and started having breathing issues. Of course my bf and mom passed it off as "doing too much". I was adamant about going to the hospital. Turns out my hemoglobin was 74 and then down to 68 and my little pain might be an ulcer. After the 7 hour wait in emerg I was finally admitted and a blood transfusion is currently being done and will have a scope tomorrow. I wanted to post this topic because it is important to keep on top of how YOU feel-keep an eye out for red flags. If you aren't feeling right have it looked at asap. It could be nothing.. but don't let those around you decide if you should see a doctor or go to the hospital. If I had done the "wait and see" thing I might be worse off than I am today. I hate hospitals and hate to put people out. (ie my poor bf who waited all night with me) BUT I should have come to the hospital two days ago. I guess I just wanted to say/don't put it off thinking its nothing or gas thinking it will just go away. Everyone has busy lives, but at this time your health is a priority.

So I thought Id post an update-after 4 days in hospital, I am finally home. Lots of tests were done ct urine, lots of blood work, endoscopy, and two blood transfusions.. it turned out I have a bleeding ulcer. It was decided that my hemoglobin was stable and was discharged despite being low. Im not feeling 100%, but its nice to be home and in my own bed.

I would have sent emails a month before to various protein powder suppliers to get samples-i bought premier protein powder vanilla and chocolate and they made me gag. Also, I wouldn't have brought as much to the hospital--really all I needed for my hospital stay was slippers-pillow-bipap-chap stick-undies-socks-toothbrush-hand cream. All I wanted to do was sleep in my comfy bed. I wouldnt have watched to many "bad experience surgery" vids on you tube--they just made me more nervous.

I tried "mom" but was told today to try restoralax for a few days till i get past the soft food diet

I was a wreck the night before surg-I dont think I slept at all.. I was so worried about pain and being confined to my bed but it hasnt been all that bad--its been two weeks and i havent taken meds in a week and a half. Its really not as bad as you think it is.