June surgeries!

[YoColeFleet 246]

Hi all' date=' I think I overdosed on broth today, lol I feel super full and stuck, Im waiting patiently for it to move, I can't even swallow water..after it moves, I will only sip my Water, it's been a few hours, I hope I don't have to wait to much longer.[/quote']

Ok, starting to feel a lil better, I guess it will take my body 24 hours to come back around, I was feeling so bad, I was crying, feeling pitiful, although I don't have the support from my family like I thought I would have, mainly my husband, I'm still strong and I will get through this because I got someone more meaningful, that will hold my hand, listen to me, that will ease my pain and heal my heart and that is my Heavenly Father, I thank God for His Grace and Mercy... I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

[iamworthit 208]

They said it could be a gastric leak. When you are taking in your liquids do you see any of it going into your drain?

I called my doctor. I actually have a G tube which is different than the drains most people have. Because I was a conversion from lapband to RNY this actually goes to my old stomach. He said the green gunk is ok from there. I had the kind of drain you had too in the hospital (J tube) but they took that out before I left. That was pink clear in a Grenade looking thing. Im glad I called tho because the amount (3 ounces) every hour or so was freaking me out. Thank you!!!

[YoColeFleet 246]

I am 3days post op and I am doing great. I am walking and finally passing gas!!! I will tell my husband that I passed gas and you would have thought he Waa talking to a toddler that is potty training. Lol Protein is hard to get in I am so afraid to over stuff myself.

That was funny...Im glade you are passing gas lil baby, lol

[vitav04 11]

@yocofleet I hope things get better I pray that God gives you the strength to endure. I'm here if you want to talk or vent.

[Mel3620 299]

That's exactly what I did. I threw my other shake away and made a thin one with 1 scoop chocolate Protein powder' date=' 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 packet sweetnlow, 2 tbs coffee creamer, and 1 cup Water. It tastes great![/quote']

Next time just add some milk to thin it out. I am so sick of sweet Protein Shakes, so I added milk last night and it cut the sweetness. I was happier.

[futuremrsparker 288]

Next time just add some milk to thin it out. I am so sick of sweet Protein shakes' date=' so I added milk last night and it cut the sweetness. I was happier.[/quote']

My first Protein Shake was actually too thick because input too much xantham gum in it. Lol my second one was FABULOUS! I must say, as good as it was to drink something other than Clear Liquids, I could still go for some meat or salt. Lol I can't wait for Wednesday when I can have a scrambled egg with some cheese on top and tuna salad for lunch. Can't. Wait!

[YoColeFleet 246]

Hey. I'm on the way home. Feeling pretty good. Gas pain isn't that bad. I've been tolerating Water and glucerna with no problems. And Popsicles. :-)

Yeeeyyyyy, take it easy.

[YoColeFleet 246]

How long did you take off from work? I can't imagine going back in a week. I am 41 tho and can tell this surgery was harder for me than ones I had in my 20s or 30s.

I was thinking about that today, I've read where people went back to work after a week or two, I'm 42ish, and I took 8 weeks off, I go back to work Aug 5th.

[YoColeFleet 246]

For me it will be just under 2 weeks. I couldn't have gone back in a week either. I was too sore and still had a drain in. I'm more than ready now though. If I didn't have an interview first thing Monday morning' date=' I would have taken the full two weeks.[/quote']

Are you guys still sore? If not how long did it take for the pain/soreness to leave?

[futuremrsparker 288]

I get sore every once and a while if I over do it. Other than that, I feel pretty much back to normal. Thank goodness! I originally thought the achiness would never go away! I felt awful for like the first 5 days or so...

[futuremrsparker 288]

Guys, I just did something a little insane for the sake of flavor. I bought my fiancé these multigrain crisps that are cheddar flavor. No lie, they taste EXACTLY like Sunchips. Yum! Anyway, back to what I was doing... My fiancé was sitting and munching on them and I begged him for a lick. Haha so I ended up sucking on one of the chips just for the flavor. And I DON'T regret one second of it! Haha

[iamworthit 208]

I took eight weeks off too. So glad I did. I am a bit sore. But since it was a revision I think that is normal. I have myself ob an eating schedule. I can definitely say no hunger or interest in food at all.

[terry1118 1,274]

I was thinking about that today' date=' I've read where people went back to work after a week or two, I'm 42ish, and I took 8 weeks off, I go back to work Aug 5th.[/quote']

I had surgery May 30th. I go back to work Monday. I took two weeks but the second one feels more like vacation. I could've gone back after one. I've been doing housework, cutting grass, grocery shopping, fun shopping, painting, you name it. I'm good.

[terry1118 1,274]

I took eight weeks off too. So glad I did. I am a bit sore. But since it was a revision I think that is normal. I have myself ob an eating schedule. I can definitely say no hunger or interest in food at all.

I had straight rny. A revision is probably more involved.

[vitav04 11]

I'm still sore also. I think the worst time is when I have been sitting or laying down for a long period of time. I want this gas to go away NOW.