vachick64 32 Posted February 28, 2013 It's night and day!!!! I only had to do liquids a week post-op but at 15 days out I'm still really not getting hungry so liquids were more 'oh yeah I need to eat' instead of 'oh my God I'm starving to death feed me now!!!!' It's pretty awesome the difference a day makes!!!! HW 312' date=' pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8[/quote'] That's what I am hoping for lol Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vachick64 32 Posted February 28, 2013 Finally home' date=' had my surgery last night ,now I am home relaxing on my couch, I am having lots of pain, and a lot of gas. The gas is more uncomfortable than the pain wish I could just burp it away. Well feeling kind of tired, I think I'm going to take a nap now. Hope everyone is doing well.[/quote'] Wow! You are home already?. Glad you are feeling ok! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vachick64 32 Posted February 28, 2013 I am still in Hosp. Discharge either thurs or Friday. I keep needing them to increase or add to my pain meds. Hurts so much. I just don't want to feel anything and go to sleep. Ice chips only' date=' sips tomorrow.... :-( hurts, sad, miss my Fam Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145[/quote'] Aww hang in there BTB lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way!! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btb2013 84 Posted February 28, 2013 Aww hang in there BTB lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way!! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5' date=' 2013[/quote'] Thanks...... Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecilia 201 Posted February 28, 2013 Hang in there, post-op ladies! It gets easier, I promise!! 1 monken reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yurielisa 3 Posted February 28, 2013 Wow! You are home already?. Glad you are feeling ok! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5' date=' 2013[/quote'] Yes, I am home, although I do have a lot of pain, and taking lots of pain meds, but my doctors thought I Was doing great, they had me sipping on Water, which I did, then some broth, some sugar free Jello, and then finally some carnation instant Breakfast, and then told me if I can hold that down and pee then I could go home. Which is great to be home, but I think I would of preferred to stay an extra night at the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yurielisa 3 Posted February 28, 2013 I am still in Hosp. Discharge either thurs or Friday. I keep needing them to increase or add to my pain meds. Hurts so much. I just don't want to feel anything and go to sleep. Ice chips only' date=' sips tomorrow.... :-( hurts, sad, miss my Fam Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145[/quote'] I know how you feel, I have to take my pain meds on the hour, this pain is horrible, didn't think it was going to be this bad. And to be honest, I think I would of preferred to stay at least an extra day or two in the hospital. It is so hard to get in and out of bed, wish I have a hospital bed at home lol. But don't worry sooner than than later you'll be in the comfort of your home. Just try walking around, trust me it might not seem like anything, but it helps with the pain, it helps with the gas and helps you to be able to use the bathroom quicker. But don't have push your self, no one knows your body more than you do, so do things when you know your body is ready for it. I wish you the best of luck and the quickest of recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yurielisa 3 Posted February 28, 2013 I am in so much pain right now, need my pain meds. But it is so hard to get in and out of bed. I have them own my night stand and it is so difficult to turn and get them from there, hope everyone else is doing well. Best of luck and a speedy recovery for those of us who had the surgery done already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecilia 201 Posted February 28, 2013 Yurielisa, do you have someone who can help you? It's shocking how soon they send you home from the hospital, I think. To hold down medical costs they send you home as soon as you're off IVs it seems. I wish they had a transition unit, something minimally staffed but just with people to help you do things like fetch your meds, or to keep you from overdoing it or whatever. Don't get me started! Wishing you quick relief from pain and onto the "I feel fantastic" stage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yurielisa 3 Posted February 28, 2013 Yurielisa' date=' do you have someone who can help you? It's shocking how soon they send you home from the hospital, I think. To hold down medical costs they send you home as soon as you're off IVs it seems. I wish they had a transition unit, something minimally staffed but just with people to help you do things like fetch your meds, or to keep you from overdoing it or whatever. Don't get me started! Wishing you quick relief from pain and onto the "I feel fantastic" stage![/quote'] I thought I was sent home too soon also I really wish I could of stayed at least an extra day but thankfully I have a few friends who took some time off from work to help me out during the mornings until hubby comes home. My hospital does offer in home visits, but you have to meat certain criteria and I didn't qualify for it. I would of wished someone from the clinic was here I am in so much pain, and the pain meds I'm taking make me feel so drowsy and tired. But like I said thankfully spa friend is willing to help and thanks for your concern. It is greatly appreciated. 1 Cecilia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliG 17 Posted February 28, 2013 I'm still in the hospital, being discharged tomorrow. Feeling great! Have had Protein Shakes, Jello, Popsicles and Krystal lite. Walked a bunch. They took catheter out and IVs out. Only thing still in is the drain. Yuckie Took the first 24 hours to get the pain medicines to work. I was in extreme in extreme pain crying like a baby. Tried IV dilaudid, IV morphine nothing helped then tried Toradol and that was the magic answer. Pain went completely away. . Also glad u kept me an extra day. Very happy 1 Yurielisa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted February 28, 2013 I'm still in the hospital' date=' being discharged tomorrow. Feeling great! Have had Protein shakes, Jello, Popsicles and Krystal lite. Walked a bunch. They took catheter out and IVs out. Only thing still in is the drain. Yuckie Took the first 24 hours to get the pain medicines to work. I was in extreme in extreme pain crying like a baby. Tried IV dilaudid, IV morphine nothing helped then tried Toradol and that was the magic answer. Pain went completely away. . Also glad u kept me an extra day. Very happy[/quote'] So glad to hear it!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbuckner1947 5 Posted March 1, 2013 Ok made it thru the snow, cough got better while. Today Thursday left Dallas congestion came back. Cough cough cough, hurt bad. Called PCP got another antibiotic and cough Syrup, a little better. Surgery wise pretty painful but getting thru it. I'm so excited. Thanks for all the good words and prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aayers88 31 Posted March 1, 2013 Surgery went well yesterday I'm in a lot of pain with the bottom portion of my stomach I think its the gas... 1 vachick64 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padlrd 183 Posted March 4, 2013 Well we all made it thru to the other side some are still having problems but we will all make it thru this because we all support each other in every way there's no better place for our support but here cause were all basically going through the same thing just some of us with a few extra problems but we will SURIVE this because we are strong and fighting for are better life's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites