NatureLover888

Thank you, TX. The first few days were really, really bad--the nurse 'not noticing' that my IV line was infiltrated was very frustrating, as in Post Surgical Recovery, I was extremely nauseous and in horrible pain. And the 'hell night' of them insisting on me taking a medication that was giving me an allergic reaction AND not ineffective at pain management. Now that I am getting adequate pain management (since last night, the Charge Nurse and my own nurse were TERRIFIC about keeping the medication on schedule) I have been able to finally SLEEP and heal, and rest and even get up more often and walk longer in the halls. I have a very kind nurse today, who is on time for all meds and also takes the time to teach and explain, which is rare these days, and very helpful. We will see how I do with the Tylenol at home. It has not worked for me in the past, but surgery may have changed the way things are absorbed, so I might have a better result. Someone in another forum was mentioning *Liquid* Tylenol being prescribed by their surgeon for when they got home...has anyone else tried that, and if so, did you see better results with Liquid Tylenol versus the pill form? Thanks!!! M

Thank you, B.A.G. Is it unusual to need pain medication three days after an RNY? My belly is really tender and swollen, and I feel the pain whenever I move...and it's bad. Part of this is also the anxiety I have felt about having to remind the nurses again and again when they missed a scheduled medication time...which they themselves clearly wrote on the board in my room...it's not like I invented it or made it up. I don't think they were deliberately trying to step me down, either. No one has ever suggested waiting a longer time between doses. And when I do, the pain is much worse.

Thank you for the support, folks! I'd rather not say where I am at the moment...still here...hopefully will be discharged tomorrow and then think of writing a letter of complaint to the CEO of the hospital. (By the way, found out today it was mentioned by a nurse that this hospital is FOR-PROFIT.) And it seems they take your money, but then don't live up to their part of the bargain. Yes, I got my surgery, but I would think adequate pain management would be a part of the deal. I didn't want to get 'high,' I just wanted the pain to stop so I could try to sleep and recover!

So sorry to hear you are going through this crap with the stricture. I understand the regret. I truly hope that this matter will be resolved and you will achieve great success within the next year on your weight loss journey! May you be healed.

It's really, really nice to have the family support there to calm your nerves pre-op, and to advocate for you post-op. Studies have shown that people with family present post-op have more responsive nursing care. Sometimes your nurses will be very busy and you will really *appreciate* an advocate to help ask again for your requests! If they want to be with you, I'd go for it!

Thank you all for the great support and love! You are all inspiring to me! <3

Hello, Bariatric Buddies! TOMORROW is my big day! After about 32 years of being in the range of chubby to overweight to morbidly obese, TOMORROW is the day I take back my life! So excited and nervous! I have been wanting RNY for about 14 years now! I almost did it twice in the past, two false starts...looks like the third time is the charm! Excited and nervous. Packing my bag tonight OF COURSE I have been a procrastinator! Eating Sugar-Free Jello and water until my eyes pop (3 Day Clear Liquid Diet pre-op!) and I already lost about 10 pounds before... Would LOVE a Surgery Twin for the RNY or at least someone in the same week as me! <3 Thank you all for being here!

Everything has gone GREAT for you! I foresee EXCELLENT results for you, Bidd! Fear is just False Evidence APPEARING Real. You are safe and well, surgery was a breeze and recovery is going excellent. And So It Is! <3 Let's be Surgery Buddies!

Kim, if you have the RNY (Bypass) and you drink milkshakes, you will get SICK. That's one of the reasons why people prefer RNY over sleeve. It has a TRIPLE prong attack on weight: reduced stomach size, reduce absorption of calories and fat, AND the 'gift' of Dumping. Meaning if you eat sweets you may get hot, sweaty, flushed, and nauseous, and possibly vomit it all up. Most sugar addicts find it isn't worth the feeling of being sick after indulging in sugary junk food.

Thank you, Holls! May you have GREAT SUCCESS! You are going to do great and pass through surgery with flying colors and experience a great weight loss journey!

Thank you, Fergie! Are you pre-op or post-op ?Do you have a surgery date yet? Thanks again! <3

Well, I have run the gamut on which surgery I wanted. First, I wanted the RNY, the "Gold Standard" which has a long history of success. Then I considered the Duodenal Switch (SUPER expensive) and then decided against that due to issues with vitamin deficiency, baldness, and runny diarrhea! Then I was told by a surgeon that a gastric sleeve might be more effective. So now I am back to the ball park of getting an RNY after my surgeon told me that if you have a very high BMI, RNY IS STILL the Gold Standard. I want to lose 210 pounds! So, yes...the RNY is for me...going in TOMORROW for this life-changing opportunity!

Wonderful news to hear! I pray that TOMORROW when I get my RNY I will report back the same! <3 All success and happiness on your journey!

Surgery TOMORROW! Looking for a Surgery Twin! Preferably RNY like me! <3