Post Op November Bansters

[samcclintick 6]

Ok my complaint of the day. I still haven't had a bowel movement.

Adding benefiber, Nurse told me to take a Ducalox (sp) suppository.

So I inserted on at 4:30. aroun 5:30 tried but it was clear, not the color you expect, but I have only been doing Clear liquids for the most part.

Anyway was not the relief I needed.

Get to try again at 9:30.

Still having pain in my left shoulder. I have only had around 5 hours asleep, but oddly I feel better than I did yesterday.

Had 12 oz of Water, with 1 scoop of musclemilk like vanilla, and mixed in Dannon vanillia greek yogart. Can't eat the yogart by itself as its to thick but if I Water it down with water and muscle milk helps me get in some fluids an switch up the taste and protien.

Susan

Susan

[shaneman2878 19]

Hey folks! I was banded on November 1st. I guess I am one of the fortunate ones because my surgery was at 8:30am, and I was home by 1:30pm. I had the band plus plication performed. The first day, I was gassy. I didn't have much pain due to gas, but I sure did burp a lot! HAHA! After surgery, I actually went to Walmart and walked around with my family. My second day was a little more rough in that I started to feel my incisions. The burping continued. All in all, I felt fine. I got up and walked around the house, and started full liquids. That night, however, was quite rough. I had some bad acid reflux, but my surgeon had prescribed something for that prior to the surgery itself, so I was prepared. I only took my pain meds for 2 nights, and I was done.

To answer the Constipation question, I was put on Loratab elixir for pain. A side effect of Loratab is constipation. I didn't have a BM for 3 days, and started to get alarmed. My surgeon also suggested Milk of Magnesia for post-op. I took 2 tbs. and then I was fine. As soon as I stopped the pain meds, I went back to a more regular trip to the potty.

I am 8 days post-op now, and I feel like I haven't had anything done it all. That's how GREAT I feel! I can walk, drive, clean house, just about anything. My surgeon is keeping me out for 2 weeks due to the plication, and my job is physically demanding. Each day that comes is a step easier. I can actually lay flat in a bed now! That was an amazing accomplishment!

I am still on full liquids. I find it interesting in how many differences of opinion various surgeons have. My diet is progressive based on 2 week increments. I will finish my full liquid phase next Thursday, then go to Purees for 2 weeks, softs for 2 weeks, then solids for 2 weeks, and then, hopefully, no restriction. So, 6 weeks total before going back to a normal eating pattern. I don't know about those whom have been banded a while, but I am SOOO looking forward to my next phase. Soup is getting VERY old! After this, I believe I may never eat a bowl of Soup, on purpose, again! I just want yogurt or cottage cheese (I've already asked, and they told me no, and not to graduate myself, let them do that)! They are the pros though, and I trust them. There has to be a reason.

Congrats November losers! I'm down 33lbs since October 21st at the start of my liquid diet. More to come I am sure!

[ladymarshall 61]

Omg 4 days post op really ready for a different taste n my mouth. Even hot chocolate sound good r cream Soup

[KaranK 22]

Same here LadyMarshall!

[samcclintick 6]

9:30 fever spiked to 102.7 all of the sudden. Called the Doc Going to the emergency room to run some tests. I think I may be dehydrated.

[samcclintick 6]

Weird experience. Got a real high fever took some children tylenol, while this was happening I knoticed all my extremeties started swelling up. Once the fever broke it all just started draining out of me. Like someone was ringing out a rag.

Looks like I'm low in potassium. As they tried to give me honking horse pills. I just was like there is no way. So now I have to figure out how to get in some potassium.

Big news is I have small pneumonia . yeah

[karina5533 5]

Weird experience. Got a real high fever took some children tylenol' date=' while this was happening I knoticed all my extremeties started swelling up. Once the fever broke it all just started draining out of me. Like someone was ringing out a rag.

Looks like I'm low in potassium. As they tried to give me honking horse pills. I just was like there is no way. So now I have to figure out how to get in some potassium.

Big news is I have small pneumonia . yeah <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Good to hear that you are back from the hospital. Had you been taking Vitamins? Has your doctor said what you can take to get potassium? I know it has been tough for you but hang in there. It will get better!!

[MiniMi 1,468]

Hello! I'm an October bandster. Just wanted to pop in and tell you all that you are doing great. Hang in there because it gets easier. I was one that had it pretty easy.

Constipation from anesthesia fixed with suppository.

Left shoulder pain is from tube hitting nerve on diaphragm. Heating pads help. Call dr for gelcap Advil if needed.

All the health problems you are facing along with surgery is just an indicator how desperately your body needed this lifeline.

Stay positive! It is well worth it. I don't joke around with foods for my own satisfaction. During each food phase I only ate high quality foods. Cooked veggies and meats, puréed or mushed.

Even if you feel great your body is healing so be careful not to overdo it from excitement.

I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm down 32.5 lbs with another 60 to go.

Well wishes to you all.

[karina5533 5]

Hello! I'm an October bandster. Just wanted to pop in and tell you all that you are doing great. Hang in there because it gets easier. I was one that had it pretty easy.

Constipation from anesthesia fixed with suppository.

Left shoulder pain is from tube hitting nerve on diaphragm. Heating pads help. Call dr for gelcap Advil if needed.

All the health problems you are facing along with surgery is just an indicator how desperately your body needed this lifeline.

Stay positive! It is well worth it. I don't joke around with foods for my own satisfaction. During each food phase I only ate high quality foods. Cooked veggies and meats' date=' puréed or mushed.

Even if you feel great your body is healing so be careful not to overdo it from excitement.

I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm down 32.5 lbs with another 60 to go.

Well wishes to you all.

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Hi! When you say "Left shoulder pain is from tube hitting nerve on diaphragm. Heating pads help. Call dr for gelcap Advil if needed". Does this mean that the shoulder pain will be resolved once band is filled or will some pain be permanent?

I ask because my pain is pretty strong at times and I cannot imagine living with this pain.

[ladymarshall 61]

9:30 fever spiked to 102.7 all of the sudden. Called the Doc Going to the emergency room to run some tests. I think I may be dehydrated.

Where you feeling bad?

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[MiniMi 1,468]

Hi! When you say "Left shoulder pain is from tube hitting nerve on diaphragm. Heating pads help. Call dr for gelcap Advil if needed". Does this mean that the shoulder pain will be resolved once band is filled or will some pain be permanent?

I ask because my pain is pretty strong at times and I cannot imagine living with this pain.

It's not permanent. But good god is it ever painful! With some getting a fill helps. With others it's so bad they've had it removed.( not the norm though). Mine stopped hurting before my first fill

[sasha1600 0]

Hi! When you say "Left shoulder pain is from tube hitting nerve on diaphragm. Heating pads help. Call dr for gelcap Advil if needed". Does this mean that the shoulder pain will be resolved once band is filled or will some pain be permanent?

I ask because my pain is pretty strong at times and I cannot imagine living with this pain.

Your shoulder pain is probably from gas.

[Tootles 5]

Weird experience. Got a real high fever took some children tylenol' date=' while this was happening I knoticed all my extremeties started swelling up. Once the fever broke it all just started draining out of me. Like someone was ringing out a rag.

Looks like I'm low in potassium. As they tried to give me honking horse pills. I just was like there is no way. So now I have to figure out how to get in some potassium.

Big news is I have small pneumonia . yeah [/quote']

They have liquid potassium. So sorry your having such complications. Hope it passes soon.

[bcuzicanb 3]

Newby here...banded Thurs Nov 15 doing great!!

[shaneman2878 19]

YAY! Congratulations! I am just a little over 2 weeks banded with plication and am feeling AMAZING! Welcome to the losers club! If you have any questions about my journey so far, please let me know! I hope I can speak for everyone when I say that we are all here for you, and will help give you any type of guidance we can.