What do you wish you had known pre-surgery that you know now?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hello Rny family I am pre-op and I'm just curious if there are any issues that you have come across that you'd have know pre-surgery? Thanks so much.

[sophiastuffin 19]

Hello Rny family I am pre-op and I'm just curious if there are any issues that you have come across that you'd have know pre-surgery? Thanks so much.

Hello. I am 3 weeks post op. The surgery I and of itself was not so bad. I was in good hands with my surgeon and the hospital I had my procedure done. There was some pain, but it was well monitored with meds. I walked much, and drank my water! One thing In my current food stage of purée foods. I thought being able to switch over from liquids to foods that are somewhat solid would be an easy turn over, and boy was I wrong! The body needs time to adjust, as well as the stomach, and even the throat. It's a gradual process. I find though I'm allowed to eat chicken as a soft food I'm unable to get it down. It gets stuck in my throat. I'll add also add, dumping is real! I experienced it the very first day I got the go ahead to begin stage 2. I panicked cause I'm like wth is going on? I kid you not, I was scared, cold, hot, nauseous, and kept spitting, and then there is the intensity of the cramps! I hopped in the shower, which in retrospect was a bad move, and I quickly got out. Lying down for about 15 mins helped much. Lastly, my cycle although it was shorter was quite painful, rendering it difficult to do much of anything! I hope this is a one time thing, and not something I should expect monthly. I hope your experiences will go smooth! Best to you.

Edited March 28, 2014 by sophiastuffin

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Thanks especially for the desciption and warning of getting in the shower in the event of a dumping episode. I had some a few times being sleeved so it makes sense that I will with the bypass too. The only thing that works for me, like you said is for me to lie down until it passes.