leftoutndacold2

I just had gastric bypass about 19 days ago. I can tell you what I felt. Remember each person is different and each drs technique is also different. So this is from my experience. I hope it helps.

My surgery was at cleveland clinic. My Dr uses some sort of block, so for the first 72hrs my entire stomach area was numb. Which made for lovenox shots easier and painless. I felt pain on the inside from the rerouting of my plumbing. It hurt a lot. I had kidney removed 2 years ago and the pain was worse then that. But I also feel because of this huge drug epidemic in my area, they are afraid to use a lot of post surgery meds. Which is sad, I said I will never have a surgery again. Not even skin removal because the pain wasn't controlled enough for me, so when I lose my 120 extra, I will be carting a deflated balloon. Sorry off topic.

Start to keep the little medicine cups they give your pills is. As u will need to sip, no bigger then that all your protein and liquids from. I have had to force things down, because i didn't feel it. Set an alarm for every 15 minutes and then sip whatever is the choice of drink. It sucks but you will get used to it. And it will be second nature. But your body needs protein to heal, so sip up. Even if you don't feel it.

Gas pain was huge for me after surgery and has taken a good 2 weeks to get rid of. I was swollen and huge. I slept sitting up. I got a bed wedge from brookstone, I used a coupon from bed bath and beyond, for 20% off and it was on sale, for 60.00, this saved me and I still use it. It converts into 8 different positions so you will still use it as you heal more. Walking was also very helpful with gas pain. Remember not too use a straw as it will put more gas in your tiny little crabby baby belly. My best advice is listen to your body and your Dr. Take it slow. You don't want a leak.

I have had dumping 1 time ,because I got a high protein smoothie at the mall, and it still had way to much sugar in, so I paid that night.

That's about all I can say. Is be patient and go slow. Pain is all relative to the person and subjective.i know that's not what you were looking for. Happy thoughts and remember people have traveled this road before and have done just fine.

I had Gastric Bypass on July 14, 2017 and here's how I felt thereafter:

• I never felt hungry therefore I did not want to eat...but had to. I still feel this way right now.
• I was supposed to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks immediately after surgery, but could only eat maybe 2 meals the first week.
• I don't have cravings for food. In fact, I sometimes feels disgusted when I see food.
• My first 2 weeks diet consisted of a liquid diet. Weeks 3-5 is the puréed stage. Week 6+ will be regular food.
• I had problems drinking water in the first week because I wasn't able to swallow. Now I am able to drink close to 60 oz.
• I had gas pain in the first week, but that subsided in week 2.
• I didn't feel pain where I had surgery, which was nice. All the incisions healed quickly.
• I was constipated, which was a nightmare (you need to get your fluids in to avoid this problem).
• I was very tired and napped a lot.
• I was able to walk on a treadmill for 15-20 mins in week one. Starting week 2, I was able to walk 5 km /3.10 miles on a treadmill. I walk that amount 6 days a week.
• I lost quite a few pounds during weeks 1 and 2 post op, but then stalled in weeks 3 and 4 (I'm currently ending week 4).
• Although the numbers on the scale haven't moved much lately, I have noticed that my clothes fit better. I suppose I am losing inches which is pretty cool.
• I do feel a little bit depressed when I don't see the numbers on the scale go down. I have discovered that I am impatient about my weight loss and this factor is playing head games with me.

All the best with your surgery. Never look back and have regrets. Instead enjoy the new you!