April 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support

[Berlynn 5]

It may have been because your stomach was empty. I notice I'm pretty gurgly when I wake up. I keep Water by my he'd and sip through the night.

Edited May 3, 2014 by Berlynn

[teacherlady2133 258]

I don't think you did anything wrong to vomit. I have been nausea since surgery.(28th) today I called family doctor and was given suppositories. It has helped!! I have been really good with fluids but not Protein. I will deal with that tomorrow I needed to get dry heaves under control first. Well time to talk a nap. Then up for shower and liquids! Hope everyone is doing well

[windfaerie 41]

6 days post op. Still have some pain but getting better. Hole were drain was is still leaking a bit. I did not have gas very bad thank goodness. I have managed to get done all 64oz of Water and 80 to 100 grams of Protein every day I have been home. Fluids have not been an issue at all. It is a little harder to drink the sweet Protein drinks but broths are wonderful. I had made a big pot of string Beans for the family before surgery and have been using that juice as broth and adding unflavored Protein powder. Yum. Tonight I am boiling a chicken and making chicken Soup for the family so I can have the broth.< /p>

It is the Vitamins and Calcium chews that are giving me problems too sweet. I almost throwup from them.

I gained weight in the hospital back to 230. I am at 223 today. I am hoping it is all fluids and swelling.

I am glad everyone is doing well.

[kjb71 7]

Hello everyone! I am 3 days out (surgery was Wed., 4/30) and am feeling pretty good! Still some trapped gas in my left shoulder - I am trying to walk it out. The abdominal gas has mostly dissipated, and have had 2 BMs (thanks to Milk of Magnesia). Have had no nausea at all since early Thursday morning, and no vomiting or other issues. Feel so blessed to have had no complications. My main incision (I guess where the port was) is somewhat sore but only when I sit a certain way.

My dr. had to repair a hiatal hernia while he was doing my RNY - I did not even know I had it! Anyone else have that happen???

[teacherlady2133 258]

Hello everyone! I am 3 days out (surgery was Wed., 4/30) and am feeling pretty good! Still some trapped gas in my left shoulder - I am trying to walk it out. The abdominal gas has mostly dissipated, and have had 2 BMs (thanks to Milk of Magnesia). Have had no nausea at all since early Thursday morning, and no vomiting or other issues. Feel so blessed to have had no complications. My main incision (I guess where the port was) is somewhat sore but only when I sit a certain way. My dr. had to repair a hiatal hernia while he was doing my RNY - I did not even know I had it! Anyone else have that happen???

I also had a hiatal hernia repaired and didn't know about it.

I am so glad you are doing good. It is taking a little adjustments to

Medications and I am finally able to not to have nausea.

The BM is another story:( not happening and I have taken dose of milk of Mag which only caused me to gag! Trying to now pray the poop out of me..hahaha I know it will feel so much better, We are stronger than we think we can do this......

[colady1913 8]

I'm officially 2 days post op and this was a VERY significant change in my life. But I truly believe this was the right choice. Still haven't gotten food down yet. Gas still haven't relieved yet. What's the best was to get gas out?

Walk and milk of magnesia!

[gixxergirl 85]

I also had a hiatal hernia repaired and didn't know about it.

I am so glad you are doing good. It is taking a little adjustments to

Medications and I am finally able to not to have nausea.

The BM is another story:( not happening and I have taken dose of milk of Mag which only caused me to gag! Trying to now pray the poop out of me..hahaha I know it will feel so much better, We are stronger than we think we can do this......

I took a sip of black coffee and had a blowout.

[windfaerie 41]

Hello everyone! I am 3 days out (surgery was Wed., 4/30) and am feeling pretty good! Still some trapped gas in my left shoulder - I am trying to walk it out. The abdominal gas has mostly dissipated, and have had 2 BMs (thanks to Milk of Magnesia). Have had no nausea at all since early Thursday morning, and no vomiting or other issues. Feel so blessed to have had no complications. My main incision (I guess where the port was) is somewhat sore but only when I sit a certain way.

My dr. had to repair a hiatal hernia while he was doing my RNY - I did not even know I had it! Anyone else have that happen???

I had a large hiatal hernia that I did know was being repaired. It is good you doctor took care of it as that will prevent future heartburn.

[windfaerie 41]

I took a sip of black coffee and had a blowout.

I am going to try that I have not taken Milk of Magnesia because I was afraid it would be too harsh. I have had a small can of prune juice over 2 days and it has not worked.

[bloodgoodtonya 2]

I haven't had any other issues today since this morning. I will try to go to bed with a drink next to me and sip all night. Thanks for the knowledge that I'm not in this alone !!

[AZ/Janice 4]

I'm officially 2 days post op and this was a VERY significant change in my life. But I truly believe this was the right choice. Still haven't gotten food down yet. Gas still haven't relieved yet. What's the best was to get gas out?

Hi I am 4 days post op & I have am issue with gas too. Hospital gave me a prescription for Prilosec but it is a capsule & my dr said no pills. My husband suggested a little baking soda in Water, I might try that.

[Wayne Hunt 59]

Hi I am 4 days post op & I have am issue with gas too. Hospital gave me a prescription for Prilosec but it is a capsule & my dr said no pills. My husband suggested a little baking soda in Water, I might try that.

If it helps, my dr prescribed a chewable/sublingual Prilosec 30mg

Wayne

[jfraz357 13]

I finally had a bowel movement! TMI But this was a milestone. Getting tired of the sweet drinks. Need substance! Only 5 days out.

[teacherlady2133 258]

I finally had a bowel movement! TMI But this was a milestone. Getting tired of the sweet drinks. Need substance! Only 5 days out.[/quote

Ok I will Celebrate with you!! I am still waiting and I am 7 days out! I have tried everything.. Today my Brother called me laughing his head off. His 6 year old son raised his hand in church today and asked for prayer that I would be able to poop!! Hahaha..

[CalmSpirit 10]

Hello! I had my gastric bypass on April 17. Everything has gone well for me so far. The only problem I had - Constipation - the stool softener has fixed.

I'm grateful that I have done so well but I also follow the rules very strictly. I have my phone timer going off every 15 minutes while awake and drink my ounce of Protein shake or Water. Yesterday I started 2 ounces of yogurt, low sodium v8... 3 times a day.

I returned to work after a week but didn't do a full schedule. I have a system set up to keep my shake and Water nice a cold throughout the day in a insulated bag.

I never get hungry and would rather go without the Protein Shake most of the time but I do as told. I do miss eating "real" food. Hardest times have been when out and about and smelling people or restaurants grilling.

I have a good supportive spouse who will be having surgery on June 19.

Good luck to all of you!