Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Surgery 2/24......finally home



Recommended Posts

Well it's done. The whole experience was fantastic. Had more pain last night than on surgery day..but they say that is normal. Home now eating everything liquid that has Protein in it. It's gonna be a good day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow I had mine on 2/23 and I'm writhing in pain still. I can't believe how painful this really is. Maybe I need to call my doctor for stronger painkillers or something. Drinking, sitting, walking and laying down all hurt so I'm in a constant state of pain that just varies in its intensity.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pain is cramping in nature... over all not really horrible. Thank God for that. I am over all happy with my progress. I was expecting much worse.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Did/Do either of you have any nausea immediately after the surgery or is it just pain? I am scared out of my mind of being sick to my stomach everyday...does that happen to everyone and does it go away at some point..???

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had some very very mild nausea. Took the zofran twice after surgery to make sure I wouldn't want to hurl. The sensation never came back.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm lucky I never pushed my pain pump in the hospital and never took any pain meds, didn't even get the prescription filled for the liquid pain meds because they made me sick to my stomach in the hospital when the nurse had me take it! I haven't felt nausea since I had my surgery which was 12/12. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had an RNY on the 19th. It was excruciating and I'm Still in pain. I was given Percocet at the hospital because I was in south pain. But they sent me home with Tramacet. That was too mild. I had to go to my GP and get more Percocet. This was my first major surgery, so maybe I wasn't prepared for the pain or I have a low pain tolerance. I was worried about having a complication but the nurses assured me that I was ok and that everyone is different.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My postop has not been ideal. I've had many surgeries unfortunately this one is the roughest but I'm also a mother of six and don't get the proper rest. liquids went down fine purée find I'm was even allowed solids 12 days out. Doctors were very happy with incisions and progress weight loss of 28 pounds main incision where stomach came out of it very painful and I am having a lot of back pain that I've spoke to the doctor I've spoke to others on the site they say it's normal some have it some don't guess it's just my luck. Two days ago after 500ml oh liquid Vicodin and extreme pain I returned to surgeon in pain he sent me to er and I do have adhesions / scar tissue large bulge under and around area of that incision. I and 23 days out now and still unable to sleep on either side bend take care if kids properly and I'm down 35 lbs but very unhappy with pain. Unfortunately as a mom I didn't expect to be like this since this is my 12th surgery, besides neck and wisdom teeth all others done same way lapo in abdomen area so I'm shocked and frustrated!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine was on 2/24 also not too much uneasyness, sore but what do you expect. Took meds they gave me plus 2 days to be sure now nothing. Wish I can have BM only thing lacking everything else good to go.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×