What’s Your Worst Post-Op Memory (or Fear)?

[rgodfrey09 98]

Oh my God YES the Constipation is my ONLY complaint! Literally, I tolerate food great, take my supplements, get most of my Water in, and am working out three days a week for 90 minutes, BUT THE CONSTIPATION. Going to the bathroom is literally the most dreaded thing, and luckily only happens every 3 days. Then I have 2 days of healing time and then just when I feel okay again, back to hell.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

I was a little bit worried that I wouldn't be able to eat certain foods ( cheeseburger, fries, Chinese food, etc ) after surgery, but I thought the tradeoff of losing weight would be worth it. Not only did I lose the weight, but I occasionally I have a few bites of old favorites with no problems.

[Djmohr 6,965]

1. First, The Constipation has to be the worst!

2. I have only tossed my Cookies (no not actual cookies) twice, both from eating too much. The first time it happened I made it to the bathroom.

The second time it happened I just had spine surgery and could not jump up and run so my husband raced to the kitchen and came back with the smallest to go container I have ever seen!

I laughed even though I was about to throw up and said "what the hell am I going to do with this?!" I then proceeded to throw up and did not even come close to filling it up! LOL!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Never trust a fart. I'll leave it at that.

[Veronica_mm 87]

Never trust a fart. I'll leave it at that.

Lmao!!! Totally chuckled thx ; )

[umo 86]

Nausea for the first 3 days post op! I slept and woke up with a sick bag in my hands and thought I would tear my fresh staples from throwing up dye.

[Elode 8,093]

You guys need to invest in some "smooth move" tea! I'm telling you that stuff works! I haven't had any Constipation issues and I only drink it maybe once a week.

[KattattaK 45]

OMG!! I remember like it was yesterday, even though it was 10 years ago, After my lapband surgery I could only eat 1 Tbsp of Water or Protein Shake and I would hurt so badly as if I had eaten 2 steak dinners. So I had to go down to literally eating a tsp of water or Protein shake or chicken broth. I would still feel EXTREMELY STUFFED, but it wouldn't last long. I was STARVING all day long every aingle day for months! Couldn't get anything down for the longest time, despite not having a fill. I don't recall having ever felt so damn miserable in my life! Starving, but couldnt eat at all! I asked my surgeon about it during each appointment. I repeatedly asked him why I was so hungry and could only sip a tsp. a few times a day, and he told me the RnY patients were the ones who didn't get hungry. I was sooo disappointed and depressed. Finally, one day, a few months down the road, I was able to get half a soft scrambled egg down. That was one of the happiest days of my life!!!

Edited September 15, 2015 by KattattaK

[VanessaVSGforme 276]

You guys need to invest in some "smooth move" tea! I'm telling you that stuff works! I haven't had any Constipation issues and I only drink it maybe once a week.

I was just going to ask....anything that we can do to help prevent constipation?! I think costco sells Smooth Move tea. Is that where you get yours?? Thank you!

[tg273957 28]

Memory. Bowel blockage after surgery and ended up back in hospital for a week. I would still do it again.

[LittleBunnyFooFoo 27]

I'm pre-op. I meet the surgeon tomorrow, and hopefully I'll get my surgery date. My biggest fear is that he will say NO SURGERY! and kick me out. I have kaiser. I've come this far...but until the IV is in my arm, I'm waiting for the boot.

[honeybunz 139]

I take 2 stool softeners in the morning and 2 at night. Things are much better now. If I skip a dose I pay for it. The tea mentioned above works well too. I have to use 2 tea bags for it to work though.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

the drain. had to go home with it. the bandage caused sores. I hated that drain and than when they pulled it out I yelped. man that thing hurt.

having a bad back I was up and out of bed after surgery do to discomfort. a nurse came in and told me I needed to sit at the edge of the bed. np I said and as I was getting the bed in position she was holding her arms and hands in a cradle position to help me. when I told her I had already been out of bed a few dozen times she was horrified. made me giggle.

[Elode 8,093]

@@VanessaVSGforme I get mine at Walmart

[VanessaVSGforme 276]

Awesome. Walmart is even closer to us! Thanks again!

Edited September 15, 2015 by VanessaVSGforme