May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group

[Purple Iris 14]

Yes all is good. I'm a little worried about my incision sites. They are very sore and one is open. I have to pack it with gauze every day. They told me it needs to heal from the inside out. I am going to try sleeping in my bed for the first time tonight. I've been sleeping in the recliner as it was so much more comfortable. I'll find out Tuesday at my first follow up.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you're watching for infection. Please be careful and let us know how your follow up goes on Tuesday.

[mlsaenz 2]

So my surgery was May 13. I'm graduating to full liquids tomorrow and Protein Shakes. I still haven't had a BM, it's been 5 days. I'm not uncomfortable and passing gas ok. I've been walking about 20 min everyday. Any body else have the same concern with their BM' s.

[tebowfan 70]

So my surgery was May 13. I'm graduating to full liquids tomorrow and Protein Shakes. I still haven't had a BM, it's been 5 days. I'm not uncomfortable and passing gas ok. I've been walking about 20 min everyday. Any body else have the same concern with their BM' s.

My doc said 2 tablespoons of Sf milk of magnesia.It was so nasty I put it in my shake. Perfect! I went the next day. I have e used it 3 times and it's not sudden but it comes easily.

[wagnlo 3]

I had my surgery May 13th as well. Came home Thursday and started Protein Shakes Friday only to find I have become lactose intolerant. Spent most of the day friday in the bathroom and throwing up. It all subsided by midnight. I'm a little frustrated because I feel like that set me back two days in the recovery process. I ended up going back to Clear Liquids for all of Saturday and then started back on full liquids yesterday. The worst pains right now are gas pains, but walking seems to help with that. My energy is slowly increasing and I am not napping at all during the day now. I am able to get all my fluids in, and Vitamins, but am waiting for new Protein Powder to come in the mail that is lactose free. I am only getting in about 30g of Protein right now between lactaid milk, Greek yogurt, and small amounts in the Soup and pudding. Looking forward to my purée diet that I start tomorrow!!!

Edited May 19, 2014 by wagnlo

[mlsaenz 2]

Just had my Protein Shake. .. It's going to take some time to get used to it. It was hard taking my Vitamins. Tried some of the samples. The Celebrate were the best but still hard to take. Still haven't had any Soup yet, not hungry. ... Have my first post op f/u tomorrow.

[melissapishappy32 2]

I had surgery May 12th, but I was just released today because I contracted c-diff while there. So I am struggling with hydration. I am supposed to start a little Protein Shake and yogurt, but I am having a hard time telling if I have enough in my new pouch. It makes me real nervous. I don't want to do any damage but I am so bloated from the c-diff as well. So frustrating.

[Magellan32966 17]

Surgery was 5/7/14.

Things are going well. Scars healing, no pain.

Got on the scale for the second time today. Weight down 7 lbs in the past week (total of 16 since surgery).

No hunger. Almost have to remember to eat and drink. Ah, drinking, unless I consciously think about it, it is difficult to drink the 100 oz of Water a day. But we press on.

[Jenibop2 38]

Hi...just checking in. RNY was completed at noon yesterday. So far my experience has been incredible. I have a morphine pump, but really have no pain. Slept most of the night and I just started on sips of Water. Will progress to different stages throughout the day. Supper will be cream Soup and as long as that goes well I will be discharged tonight!! Thank you all so much for the positive thoughts and well wishes. Now please push over and give me some room on the losers bench

[Cupcake 801]

HELLO MY MAY BUDIES I AM DOING GREAT I AM 5 DAYS POST OPT AND FEELING GOOD I AM LEARNING TO SIP SLOWLY AND I HAVE MORE ENERGY AS THE DAYS PROGRESS, I STILL GET MY sleep ON AND TAKE NAPS AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER DAY, I AM WALKING EVERYDAY AROUND THE HOUSE AS WELL AS TO THE MAILBOX EVERYDAY THE FRESH AIR MAKES ME FEELS GOOD, I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE GOTTEN ALL OF THE EXTRA GAS OUT OF MY STOMACH TODAY BECAUSE I FEEL GREAT. STILL A LITTLE TENDER BUT I sleep WITH A HEATING PAD FOR EXTRA COMFORT EVEN DURING NAPTIME. TODAY I AM EXCITED TO START ON MY CREAM OF chicken Soup BECAUSE I HATE chicken broth AND BEEF broth LOL I STILL CANT TOLIRATE ANYTHING COLD SO ALL MY LIQUIDS ARE LUKE WARM OR ROOM TEMPERTURE. I AM GETTING ALL OF MY MEDICATIONS IN AND I HAVE JSUT BEEN REMOVED OFF OF LIPTOR AS WELL AS I HAVE NOT NEEDED TO TAKE ANY NOVOLOG FOR MY DIABETIC, MY LEVEMIR HAS JUST BEEN REDUCE TO TEN UNITS AND IF EVERYTHING CONTINUES I SHOULD BE OFF OF OF THOSE MEDS AS WELL AT FIRST POST OPE SURGERY MEETING. I FEEL SO CONFIDENT AND SECURE WITH MY CHOICE TO BE HEALTHY AND I FIND MYSELF SMILING ALL THE TIME THIS IS THE BEST PRESENT I EVER GAVE MYSELF AND COULD HAVE DONE FOR MYSELF MY HUSBAND AND MY FAMILY. I TRULY MUST AGREE WITH MY FRIENDS SUGGESTION EVERY DAY GETS BETTER AND EXCITING NO REGRETS HERE I WILL DO THIS SURGURY A MILLION TIMES OVER. CONTINUE TO STAY FOCUS MY MAY BUDDIES AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POST AND PROGRESS.

[wagnlo 3]

Almost two weeks out and finally starting to feel like myself again! Energy is coming back a little more each day and the gas pains have seemed to go away for the most part. As far as eating, I am officially on the soft food diet as of today. Everything has gone down just fine so far. The only problem I'm having is Protein Shakes. They are disgusting. The taste, the texture, the sweetness...it all is gross. My Protein intake without them is somewhere around 40g a day. As far as fluids and Vitamins those are going good. The weight is starting to come off! Yay!! Came home from the hospital 10 pounds heavier than when I left, but I knew it would come off. Looking forward to losing more and becoming a more healthy mom. Pre-surgery 5/7/14 264.8 Day of surgery 5/13/13 256.6 Today 5/24/14 244.4 (17.4 pounds gone!)

Edited May 27, 2014 by wagnlo

[tebowfan 70]

I had my bypass surgery May 7th. Everything has been great, but I noticed when I woke up yesterday and then every time I get up today I am dizzy. It goes away once I sit back down.

Anyone else getting dizzy? Does anyone know why I am?

[ladykatie_ 117]

Hello all,

I am very new to this site as you can see by my profile. I had been looking into this app/site for a few weeks prior to my surgery. The iPhone app is kind of terrible (anyone else agree?) so I've finally decided to just get on my laptop and figure it all out. I'm glad that this website exists because I really have no one to talk to about this stuff and everyone will probably just think I'm complaining anyhow.

My surgery was May 21st and to be completely honest, it's been pretty miserable for me. The surgery "wounds" were so painful and no one really warned me of how painful it could really be. I'm a pretty happy person so my family and friends thought it strange in the hospital when I was all down and not even a hint of a smile.

Let me back up by saying, I've never had surgery in my life. I have my tonsils, appendix, gall bladder, etc., which doctors and nurses were all surprised by for some reason. Anyhooooo

Since it's the 6th day post-op, I've been feeling much better with my belly pain. However, I've had diarrhea ever since I went the first time after surgery. (I know it's gross, but I can't be the only one!?!) I also have nausea every day that comes and goes with no real pattern. My doc suggested that I try soy Protein drinks, instead of whey Protein Drinks. Thus far, it has not made a difference. I prefer my whey Protein Drink (Isopure) because it's clear so it's much easier to ingest and actually get the proper amount of Protein in a day.

Does anyone have suggestions as to my possibly overly-sensitive bowels? And the nausea?

Thank you for reading!

[angelface811 100]

Welcome ladykatie,

So glad to have someone new join us. It's wonderful to have the support and share our experiences. I had my surgery May 5th and I actually have lazy bowels which makes us have opposite issues. As far as shutting off that valve I am not sure. I have been focused in opening mine (tmi). I am now on duco, Miralax, Metamucil and just finished a prescription strength laxative. Amazingly I am still losing. I have lost 24.2 lbs since the day of my surgery. I am blown away by that amount. The nausea on the other hand I was prescribed the scopolamine patch for behind the ear and the dissolvable Zofran. Usually surgeons will call these prescriptions in without needing to see you. I did notice in the beginning sitting straight up was better when I tried to drink or eat. It helped with nausea/needing to vomit feeling. The Zofran worked pretty quick. I am on the puréed portion of the diet and will go to soft foods in about 8 days. I am 37 years old and live in California. Everybody asks me what do you want to get down to but what I have observed with others having this surgery is there bodies kind of determine that for them if they do all they should. I dunno maybe I'm wrong. I am currently a size 18 bottom and 14/16 top. I really haven't tried to put jeans on yet so I don't know if there looser but I already can see the physical change in myself. Yoga pants are my friend and sun dresses. Hope to learn more about you.

Sincerely,

Angelface811

[allielee 263]

Lady Kate I was also may 21! I too have diarrhea every day but I am thinking is all the fat leaving my body lol I'm sorry you had such a tough time. Try and hang in there. I would rather have diarrhea than Constipation right now for sure!! I've had that after surgery and it's terrible.. You are not alone and you will soon be so happy again. ????

[NewJamie 4]

Today is day 19 post-surgery. This has been much more difficult than I expected, one step up, two steps back. It's a struggle to get enough Fluid in, some days Water upsets my stomach so I use Water enhancers. Constipation has been a big problem but I suppose that's related to my Fluid intake.

I know I shouldn't compare myself to others as far as weight loss but I'm not losing as fast as I thought I would; I suppose I have some unrealistic expectations; I'm down 22 pounds, this week I only lost 2 pounds. I don't know how that's possible taking in fewer than 500 calories a day. I know this is a marathon and not a sprint, I didn't put on all this weight overnight and it's not going to come off overnight but I'm feeling a little discouraged, need some help adjusting my expectations!