July bypass

[spharticus 4]

Had my RNY 7/24. I lost 35 pre op. Down to -42 now. My 2 week check is tomorrow. I'm nervous because I don't have any issues- no stricture, no weird pains, I have no trouble getting my Water in, walking about an hour a day, able to drink a cup of liquid without pain. Its like I can't tell that I had the operation lol. I know I shouldn't be worried, but I have the irrational fear that I have already stretched my pouch.

[pik 262]

How long did your pain last? I had my surgery July 28 and I have been re admitted to the hospital because I have horrible lower left abdominal pain the radiates to my back and I can't get comfortable even with pain meds. I'm worried that something else is wrong. Leak, peritonitis or who knows

Mine was the same way. It felt like my body was ripping apart and after that stage it was a burning pain. I am at three weeks post op and finally the pain is not awful.

[catsmeow1129 6]

Mine was July 31, 2014

[Seagull00 19]

Mine was July 23. I've had a few complications and one rehospitalization. My first weigh in was 336, I went to 306 then chugged Water like there was no tomorrow in prep for surgery. Surgery weight was 309, went to 319 with fluids in the hospital, current weight is 292, for a loss of 44 lbs total

Edited August 7, 2014 by Seagull00

[Dawnakers 40]

HELP!!!!

I am having a problem, 2 and 1/2 weeks out (7/21) and I have developed an incredible itchy, bumpy rash all over my belly and it is spreading to my back. I wake myself up at night with the itching/scratching. I have bought some allergy cream but it isn't helping. I don't want to go back to the doctor because I don't want to be put on steroids.

Is anybody else experiencing anything similar?

[CrashNCamsMom 58]

HELP!!!! I am having a problem, 2 and 1/2 weeks out (7/21) and I have developed an incredible itchy, bumpy rash all over my belly and it is spreading to my back. I wake myself up at night with the itching/scratching. I have bought some allergy cream but it isn't helping. I don't want to go back to the doctor because I don't want to be put on steroids. Is anybody else experiencing anything similar?

I hate to tell you this, but you really should call your docs office. Or, maybe a nurses helpline? Just tell them what's going on and see what they recommend. Hate for you to be in any more discomfort than you already are :-/

[CrashNCamsMom 58]

I had my bypass surgery on 7/29. It went so well, I couldn't believe how fortunate I was. Nothing like I was expecting as far as recovery. The first week was a breeze. So much so that this week my mind has taken over and freaked me out a little. I guess it just seemed too good to be true, so I worried needlessly. I did start feeling a bit of nausea when trying to get in Protein and fluids the last 2 days. But, I saw the nurse today and she reassured me that everything I'm feeling is normal and part of healing. Nausea isn't unbearable and seems like only in the morning for some reason. Little pain at incision sites and in my belly, but nothing I'm even taking meds for. All in all, it has been a success! Down 20lbs from the beginning. About 10 lbs pre op and 10 post. Losing about a pound a day right now. I'll take it! Not feeling hunger is the best part. I can see someone with pizza, think I want some for a minute, then think nah. Hope that holds up :-) it helps that I've moved on to smooth foods and not just liquid. Can't wait to have real food though!!

Best of luck to you all!!

[MisPetunia 21]

Dawnakers, I agree with CashNCamsMom. Call your nurse or see you doctor SOON.

[nelady 10]

I had my RNY on July 22nd. It was a rough start and I ended in the hospital for 8 days fighting fevers and a possible leak. Home now, and doing pretty good. I am down 20 pounds so far and have just started the pureed foods stage of the diet. My biggest problem is the constant tiredness - I go to work for 4 hours (I am an admin) and then come home and take a 2 hour nap! From what I am seeing in the posts, this sounds like a lack of B-12 - guess it's time to get that shot.

[pik 262]

I had my RNY on July 22nd. It was a rough start and I ended in the hospital for 8 days fighting fevers and a possible leak. Home now, and doing pretty good. I am down 20 pounds so far and have just started the pureed foods stage of the diet. My biggest problem is the constant tiredness - I go to work for 4 hours (I am an admin) and then come home and take a 2 hour nap! From what I am seeing in the posts, this sounds like a lack of B-12 - guess it's time to get that shot.

Are you not taking a sublingual B12?

[akt1908 4]

My surgery was 7/30 and I was out in 1 day. I feel pretty good and my Protein is up to 70 gm today. I realized last night that I need to get in more liquids so that has been my focus today. A few of my glue sites look kind of questionable but I don't have a fever so I'm good. I feel really good and have not taken any pain meds.

How are you getting all the Protein in so quickly without getting gassy?

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Our dr never put us on b Vitamins other than what's shady in our flintstones. Hubby was still feeling down and lethargic so I have him sublingual B vits. He did much better today :-) I took some too but didn't notice a difference.

I am getting dizzy when I sit up our stand up. I will half my dose of bp med tomorrow and see if that helps otherwise everything else is going great.

[rubyred138 17]

You might want to try a chewable Vitamin that is made for adults like chewable Centrum. I'm surprised you were told to take those because the levels are for children and you already have trouble absorbing minerals as is. My surgeon specifically said to stay away from anything marketed for children.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Two flintstone chewables per day. The adult Centrum chewables don't have the Iron, or so I was told by our nut. I haven't looked yet. But I'll look into those in three months when my husband can hopefully stop taking Coumadin. We can't change vits right now or it'll mess up the levels. Well, actually, I could change and will look into it. I don't like the aftertaste of the flintstones. Yuck.

[rubyred138 17]

I just looked on mine it's got 18mg of Iron in each one, I'm taking two per day

Edited August 9, 2014 by rubyred138