Young Gastric Bypass Patients

[lolawaiting 83]

Fred- it was a fucking bitch. But not for too long. I had surgery 12/29. As soon as I woke up they said they were taking me up to my fam, moved the bed an inch and I threw up. Thght fuckkkkk what have I done. I walked immediately (I have my daddy's will) Came home 12/31 ( would have preferred to stay in hosp on morphine drip- I abused that shit.) they took me off early in the day and started me on lortab which gave me the worst headache so I didn't even fill the prescrip. 31st/1st- slept all day, felt horrible, gas pains SUCK. And I don't mean like farting gas, gas trapped in your chest. My tummy was making TONS of noise though. I told my brother not to do his surgery lol I was miserable, depressed, uncomfortable, gassy, sore, regretful. By the 2nd (5 days post op) started feeling better. And today was even better. Didnt rely on the gas x strips so much (buy a box or two). So yes it fucking sucks. But not for too long. I think youth helps recovery also, so maybe you'll do better than me I still have a hard time finding a comfortable spot to sleep in ( sometimes slightly tilted kills me), but I don't need nearly as much sleep as before (I was getting about 15 hours a day at first) praying for no complications and that every day keeps getting equally better btw I've also lost 8 pounds since the 31st so it makes me feel a little better lol

[Lovebone89 16]

So its all worth it?

Fred Montana JR

[lolawaiting 83]

Yes it is so far... Lol

[Lovebone89 16]

Ha Im so nervous

Fred Montana JR

[cjoyce 187]

It really only sucks for the first 5-7 days.....after that I was feeling pretty normal. Was back to sleeping on stomach by 2 weeks out.

[simplysammi 134]

Well I guess I'm just lucky. I never had gas pain or had to use gas x. I didn't even have trouble sleeping. I wish everyone had it as easy! I think being young helps a lot.

[zeroette 11]

I was up and walking around as soon as I got to my hospittal room. I left the hospital the morning after surgery.pain wasnt to bad.

[Nurse Jen 45]

I agree about the gas pain.....it is terrible!!!! It is trapped in your abdomen/cheat from surgery...it took about 5 day for mine to work it way out. I was sore bending and getting out of bed, but it is worth it. Today I am down 92.6lbs and completely happy with my decision. Ever heard the expression...no pain, no gain?? Just think of it like that

[lovealways 287]

Anyone of you guys on Facebook? I'd love to watch some of your progress and connect Seeing shrinking pictures is so motivational. Only issue is MOST people on my fb don't know I'm getting the surgery, but we can talk in comments and stuff

[zeroette 11]

I am

[lovealways 287]

My email on fb is jenniferc328@aol.com and name on fb is Jenn Margaret. Feel free to add me

[jordynvb 7]

I was 19 when I had my surgery on August 22 of 2012 now I'm 20 and doing alright!

[jordynvb 7]

Before 2 months out and currently!!! Litteraly the last pic is 2 days ago!

[Nurse Jen 45]

Anyone of you guys on Facebook? I'd love to watch some of your progress and connect <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Seeing shrinking pictures is so motivational. Only issue is MOST people on my fb don't know I'm getting the surgery' date=' but we can talk in comments and stuff <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am on Facebook and I post pictures periodically as well as my weight loss....I am Jennifer Ingraham DeLong....I don't just tell people I had surgery. Some know and some find out but fb is my way for family to see my progress, look me up

[wyniki2005 9]

I was 18 when I had my bypass and 4 years later , I still say it was the best decision I could have ever made ! Starting weight was 437lbs and now down to 179lbs