December 2012 Post Op Group

[jodimc 117]

Lol Jessica, that's normal. You're swollen, plus they pumped your belly full of gas during the surgery.

[jls2012 41]

My surgery was Monday I came home yesterday I am feeling good. I am trying to get the balance of Water and Protein in daily but I am feeling great for the most. So glad I made the choice to do this!!

[Wannabepintsized 13]

I'm still in the hospital! Yesterday I was having horrible gas pains (that's what I was told it was) between my shoulders, under my breast bone and behind ribs. I've walked marathons!! So I haven't used any pain meds since 4 am. I've been drinking my Water, so I'm ready to get going.

Once again, dr Richard Peterson and his UT Health has my commendations. Ty all!

[jessica143 23]

Lol Jessica' date=' that's normal. You're swollen, plus they pumped your belly full of gas during the surgery.[/quote']

Thank you..I just didn't notice how swollen it was yesterday I guess..

[Mi2 48]

Thanks for all the postings. It helps hearing how it is going for each of you and what to expect. Calms the nerves on this end while waiting.

[lisamcgowin 60]

Glad you're home and everything of ok..

What kind of Protein drinks to you have...the only ones I have seen only have like ten mg of Protein I will be drinking them all day..do you have out recommend any

I drink chocolate Premier Protein. It has 30 grams of protein per drink and only one gram of sugar. I really like the way it tastes. They are sold at Sam's and costco.

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[SydneyAyrn 2]

New to this forum! I had surgery December 4th at 6AM in Wilmington, NC. I am now at home and doing pretty well! I am moving around fine and have hardly needed pain medicine. I just have an awful pain in my shoulders that I can't kick.

[lisamcgowin 60]

New to this forum! I had surgery December 4th at 6AM in Wilmington' date=' NC. I am now at home and doing pretty well! I am moving around fine and have hardly needed pain medicine. I just have an awful pain in my shoulders that I can't kick.[/quote']

Congrats! That pain in your shoulders is gas. The best way to get it to move I'd yo walk. Glad you are doing so well!

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[SydneyAyrn 2]

Thanks! I've been up walking all day basically, and it's getting better, but now I'm crampy from moving so much. Oh well ya win some ya lose some! How are you?! I see you had surgery the same day!

[mrsblues 81]

Well, arrived home today after RNY surgery on the 4th. Definitely wasn't a walk in the park. Just got home today.

More later!

[jacquie23 10]

I also had surgery on 4th and it was tough. No one ever talks about how you feel days after surgery. I have had many surgeries but nothing like this.

[SydneyAyrn 2]

Mine wasn't that tough. I feel bad for those of you having a rough time with this. I know everyone heals different but jeesh. =(

[lisamcgowin 60]

Thanks! I've been up walking all day basically' date=' and it's getting better, but now I'm crampy from moving so much. Oh well ya win some ya lose some! How are you?! I see you had surgery the same day![/quote']

I'm doing ok. Most of my pain is where they had to remove my port from my lapband. I have liquid hydrocodone and it tastes awful but it helps with the pain. It also makes me very sleepy.

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[SydneyAyrn 2]

I'm doing ok. Most of my pain is where they had to remove my port from my lapband. I have liquid hydrocodone and it tastes awful but it helps with the pain. It also makes me very sleepy.

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

I have the liquid hydrocodone as well and it is DISGUSTING. I don't get very sleepy from it, thankfully, as I have a 3.5 year old who doesn't believe in nap time for mommy.

[jessica143 23]

I drink chocolate premier Protein. It has 30 grams of Protein per drink and only one gram of sugar. I really like the way it tastes. They are sold at Sam's and costco.

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Thanks I will try them