June surgeries!

[FLUFFYMOM 19]

I work in robotics at my hospital and the swelling is usually not severe

Oh good. Glad to hear that. I would hate to wake up and look grotesque.

The cool thing is that because it is robot assisted surgery and I have already lost some weight. My doctor is not requiring the usual 2 weeks lived shrink diet that I was anticipating. Just said be sure not to gain weight and do clear liquid and mag citrate day before surgery.

He says the robot assisted surgery is a faster recovery and less pain also lower risk of hernias. So that is good too.

[FLUFFYMOM 19]

I just left the hospital. I feel pretty good. A lot of gas still in me. My Dr said everything went great. He sent me a prescription for prilosec he told me I have to take this faithfully. Is this true anyone out there told the same?

Yep. My surgeon requires antacid meds for a whole year after surgery to prevent ulcers

[YoColeFleet 246]

Oh my goodness! I didn't feel a thing! Lol she was like "Ok' date=' it's out." And I didn't even know she has started doing anything! The best thing?? I can start soft foods next Wednesday! I don't have to go through the full liquid or puréed stages! Sooooo excited for some flavor back in my life!!! God is SO good! [/quote']

That's wonderful, did she say why you didn't have to do liquids first? Im just curious

[YoColeFleet 246]

I had surgery Thursday and didn't really shake the anesthesia hangover until Saturday. It gets better.

Yeah that anesthesia was a monster, it took me awhile to come out, I didn't like it, my throat is very sore due to that.

[kristlynngirl 184]

Yeah that anesthesia was a monster' date=' it took me awhile to come out, I didn't like it, my throat is very sore due to that.[/quote']

I still have a little frog in my throat when I try to talk if I haven't for a while. I have allergies and asthma so if you do too you may have it for a few days also.

[YoColeFleet 246]

Did you call the doctor? I am hoping all is okay

My team is wonderful, they had me to come in, checked me out, did a blood test to make sure Im not bleeding on the inside, I have to go back tomorrow, they are monitoring my blood levels, my hemroids may have been irritated, so far Im passing gas without the blood. I wonder how long does it take for the gas to be gone?

[Mel3620 299]

My team is wonderful' date=' they had me to come in, checked me out, did a blood test to make sure Im not bleeding on the inside, I have to go back tomorrow, they are monitoring my blood levels, my hemroids may have been irritated, so far Im passing gas without the blood. I wonder how long does it take for the gas to be gone?[/quote']

Yay! Glad they are watching it. I don't think I have endured quite as much has as others. Hopefully, it's gone soon!

[YoColeFleet 246]

I had the robot surgery as well. It was awesome! I didn't notice any swelling.

The way my neck look, I might of had robotic surgery, lol..just kidding...my neck is sore.

[iamworthit 208]

Finally had surgery and back in a room at 5:30. Had a hard time coming out of anesthesia. Very tired and Loopy feeling. Not much pain today and I've been up walking.

I have had a bit of nausea. They are keeping me unto friday. My oxygen has been a little low but overall doing pretty well

[YoColeFleet 246]

I just left the hospital. I feel pretty good. A lot of gas still in me. My Dr said everything went great. He sent me a prescription for prilosec he told me I have to take this faithfully. Is this true anyone out there told the same?

Yes all RNY patients are placed on this for 12 weeks or more along with blood thinners, glade your on your way home yaayyyy!!

[Mel3620 299]

Yes all RNY patients are placed on this for 12 weeks or more along with blood thinners' date=' glade your on your way home yaayyyy!![/quote']

I am not on blood thinners, although I had 2 shots in hospital for that.

[kristlynngirl 184]

I am not on blood thinners' date=' although I had 2 shots in hospital for that.[/quote']

Thanks to my genetic blood clotting disorder I get to give myself those shots. Every day. For four weeks. My stomach is a roadmap of bruises at this point.

[Mel3620 299]

9 days post op, and I am so sick of Protein shakes! So tired of sweet stuff. I put unflavored protein in Soup broth today, but I want to chew something! Okay- whining done!

[Poolie01 8]

Can't believe surgery is in SEVEN days. I'm so excited! I've been reading everyone's post op experiences and I feel prepared but I'm sure once I'm in y'all's shoes ill get all out of whack again. But I have y'all and a great support team so I'm ready for this. SEVEN MORE DAYS!!

Awesome kdgaines, I'm havering my surgery in seven days too, yay! I know we're going to do great!

[kdgaines 41]

I hear ya!! FIVE more days for me' date=' Tuesday can NOT get here fast enough, just want this to be over!! Best of luck to you!![/quote']

Thank you! Best of luck to you!!