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May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group



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Hi May buddies!!! We made to the other side of the losers bench. Congratulations.

My surgery was May 5 and I came home yesterday. I still have quite a bit of gas inside, but that's making it's out and I'm pretty sore where the incisions are.

My question is....is anyone exhausted? I seem to be able to stay a wake for maybe an hour and then I have to lie down. It's not giving me a whole lotta time to get all my food, Water and Vitamins in. Any suggesstions?

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Way to go! I'm getting nervous for my surgery on May 12th. How many nights were you in the hospital for?

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Way to go! I'm getting nervous for my surgery on May 12th. How many nights were you in the hospital for?

Hi. I was supposed to be there 2 nights, but because I was doing so good, they let me go after 1 night in the hospital

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Surgery yesterday.

Feeling great.

Congratulations!!!!! Keep us posted on how you're coming along.

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I was warned about the post surgery grogginess. After effects of anesthesia exacerbated by any narcotic pain medication you may be taking. Also, your body has been majorly traumatized and uses rest to heal itself. Be patient. Sip as much as you can while you are awake and stop the narcotic pain meds as soon as you are able. That was the advice I received.

Good luck and I hope you are feeling stonger soon.

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I also had surgery on May 5th and I was discharged yesterday also. I feel the same way I'm so tired and very sore. I'm trying to stay awake so I'm able to get all my liquids it's hard.

Hi FIFA ... I too had surgery on May 5 . Are you still on Clear Liquids with the exception of Protein Shakes? I would love to try some other type of Soup besides chicken broth . Starting to crave some changes to my diet !

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Hi May buddies!!! We made to the other side of the losers bench. Congratulations. My surgery was May 5 and I came home yesterday. I still have quite a bit of gas inside, but that's making it's out and I'm pretty sore where the incisions are. My question is....is anyone exhausted? I seem to be able to stay a wake for maybe an hour and then I have to lie down. It's not giving me a whole lotta time to get all my food, Water and Vitamins in. Any suggesstions?

It's so normal to feel tired . Your body has been through a lot of stress and now it is trying to heal. The important thing to remember is that while your body is currently in a starvation mode and as fat burns your are forming a lot of ketones which need to be flushed out with the clear fluids and you need the Protein to heal . So rest up and drink up and your energy levels will return to normal soon!

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Hi May buddies!!! We made to the other side of the losers bench. Congratulations. My surgery was May 5 and I came home yesterday. I still have quite a bit of gas inside, but that's making it's out and I'm pretty sore where the incisions are. My question is....is anyone exhausted? I seem to be able to stay a wake for maybe an hour and then I have to lie down. It's not giving me a whole lotta time to get all my food, Water and Vitamins in. Any suggesstions?

It's so normal to feel tired . Your body has been through a lot of stress and now it is trying to heal. The important thing to remember is that while your body is currently in a starvation mode and as fat burns your are forming a lot of ketones which need to be flushed out with the clear fluids and you need the Protein to heal . So rest up and drink up and your energy levels will return to normal soon!

It's been 5 days and I am finally starting to feel more like myself. It's definitely a slow process, but I'm working it. Hope you are doing well.

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Yes I'm still on clear liquids I'm hoping my nurse calls me today to give me the ok on Protein Shakes. I'm getting nauseous drinking the broth and Jello so I'm only drinking Water and crystal light and popsicles. The thought of broth makes me sick. I don't feel hungry at all. Do you?

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I had my surgery May 6. Left the hospital yesterday. Haven't had the Norco since I left the hospital. It made me very tired and didn't help enough for it to be worth it for me to take.

I gained 14 lbs of weight from before my surgery till I was discharged from the hospital. It was all Water weight, and I was so bloated. I was up every hour, sometimes every half hour to pee last night and I've shed quite a bit I'd the Water weight.

I'm still tired, but not so tired I fall asleep eating my meals like I did in the hospital. I try to take it easy and rest when I can. Remember that we aren't getting a lot of calories to help us heal!

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Yes I'm still on clear liquids I'm hoping my nurse calls me today to give me the ok on Protein shakes. I'm getting nauseous drinking the broth and Jello so I'm only drinking Water and crystal light and popsicles. The thought of broth makes me sick. I don't feel hungry at all. Do you?

Oh wow ! I was told to t

Start Protein Shakes as soon as I got home. Yrs please call for permission to begin. They really make a huge difference in how you feel. Good luck and keep us posted!!

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I had my surgery May 6. Left the hospital yesterday. Haven't had the Norco since I left the hospital. It made me very tired and didn't help enough for it to be worth it for me to take. I gained 14 lbs of weight from before my surgery till I was discharged from the hospital. It was all Water weight, and I was so bloated. I was up every hour, sometimes every half hour to pee last night and I've shed quite a bit I'd the water weight. I'm still tired, but not so tired I fall asleep eating my meals like I did in the hospital. I try to take it easy and rest when I can. Remember that we aren't getting a lot of calories to help us heal!

Remember that you need to drink the recommended fluids to flush out those ketones . That is definitely contributing to your fatigue.

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