Updates on December 2015 Surgeries

[cassybaca 1]

I had RNY bypass 12/29. My highest weight was 368, surgery day weight was 266, current weight is 252 at 17 days post-op. Surgery went well, was able to move around pretty well which helped with the gas pains. Had a drain which got infected and I have an abscess under where it was removed now but it's starting to feel better. I was on Clear Liquids for one day- full liquids for one week- puréed for 2, then can move to soft for 2. I'm sooo over the liquids and puréed already! I want food! Lol I feel hungry all the time! I'm doing everything I was told but just need food I think! I haven't had any sicknesses for any foods although I developed a cough after surgery which hurt really bad and was told to take cough Syrup which made me have a little dumping in pretty sure because I started sweating, felt like I was gonna puke, etc. They didn't tell me sugar free syrup and I totally had a brain fart!! I also got VERY sick after the barium swallow but no foods have made me sick! Can drink the Protein Shakes just fine, etc. I just want regular food or at least scrambled eggs! Haha I've had difficulties planning meals while out! Just gotta remember to bring a shake with me.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I had surgery Dec 28.I am still on full liquids.I am not rushing the stages because my body needs to heal.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Soup is the most important....I strain and blend pea soup or use the cream of Tomato from pacific foods varieties.

[claddagh66 132]

What is RNY?

[jj7481 363]

What is RNY?

You will see that around here as the shorthand for Gastric Bypass. It stands for the procedure Roux-en-Y.

[claddagh66 132]

I am aiming more towards the sleeve but I think my insurance does not cover the sleeve at all so I may have to go with the bypass. I have several family members who have had the bypass. Other than the procedure, is there a difference in what your able to eat in the beginning to heal?

[cstew21 10]

Hello! I had my band to bypass revision 12/22. The first week and a half were hell and I seriously thought I made a mistake and cried a lot. I'm four weeks out and feeling a million times better. Still slightly tender on my left side incision and think I have finally shaken my stall. I'm down 23 lbs!!!

[MarilynAF 0]

Had a gastric bypass revision on Tuesday 1/12/16 and came home on Thursday night. Am on clear liquids until I see the surgeon on Wednesday. Pain is tolerable using Tylenol 1000 mg every 6 hrs. Have headaches from the anesthesia still.