NewLifeAhead66

So, I’m sitting in the hospital, one day post-op gastric bypass + gall bladder, and wondering how my experience has compared to others.. I have had a lot of nausea and some kind of acid reflux...lots of burping that is very acidic. I had the surgery Thursday afternoon and had a very rough night last night as I wasn’t able to get comfortable...so no sleeping. Now, today has been so much better. I’ve basically had zero pain throughout...just crazy nausea. I’ve started on clear liquids and the only problem is that I feel uncomfortably full after next to nothing...so now I’m worrying about hydration and how I’m ever going to get in 60 grams of protein a day!! So, I’d love to hear from others on your hospital experience and those early days post-op. Excited to be on the other side of this!

Oh......SO inspired!!!! congratulations on such incredible results!

Okay! Home now after a day and a half in the hospital and feeling great! No nausea or pain...getting used to sipping steadily and slowly. Urine is dark so need to hydrate. So far, so good!

I'm scheduled for May 24th and am deep into the two-week preop diet. To be honest, I found it harder at the beginning and then I think my body figured we were starving so quit sending hunger signals!! I'm feeling a bit nervous about the recovery now...odd because I haven't been nervous through any of this..but hoping it goes smoothly!! Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! I guess hotdogs for Memorial Day is probably out? Colleen

Just got approved (Aetna waits until the last possible second to do this!!) and met with my surgeon yesterday. We are ready to go on May 24th (what a way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend!). Very excited to be starting everything now...but a bit nervous, I'm not gonna lie. Diet begins today - protein shakes, liquids and non-starchy veggies. Let's get this party started!! Any other late May surgery buddies?