Surgery Day!

[Renkoss 420]

Don't be in too much of a rush. Typically most people feel better around Day 5 after surgery. I remember Day 4 was probably the most difficult for me after surgery. Day 5 seemed things turned around. Just make sure you are getting your rest, your fluids, and walking. You seem to be doing a great job of walking. Be sure to get in your fluids (sip; if you try to take a big gulp you'll find out why you shouldn't do that). Keep in mind that your body just went through trauma, and it will take a few weeks before the fatigue eases up. I'm 5 weeks out and I still get a bit fatigued, but for the most part feeling pretty good.

You will be home before you know it.

[UsernameTaken 283]

@@Renkoss,

Looks like things are looking up... I should be going home tomorrow unless I get fever again. Finally passed gas and it's making me feel so much better!

That's for all of the support!

[Renkoss 420]

Told you it would make you feel so much better!!!! As far as all the support, that's what we are here for right? Glad things are looking up!

[Kendell Thatsme 39]

How are you doing?

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[UsernameTaken 283]

How are you doing?

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Doing better today, vitals are normal, blood work is good, still have to take pain meds every 4 hours and still feel sore when getting up and sitting down, but I feel like I'm making progress. Going home today: maybe in few hours. The whole passing gas thing really helped a lot, seems things have turned around since that happened last night.

No appetite, which is amazing. The really challenge will be when u get home and start on full liquids and keeping hydrated (still have fluids IV in right now), but I feel like everyday will keep getting better

[Kendell Thatsme 39]

Im glad you doing well

[UsernameTaken 283]

I am home now:) working on my Water intake and starting full liquids tomorrow... Will see how it will be sleeping in my own bed tonight...

I forgot to ask my nurse but were you allowed to use heating pad on the belly? I use it for gas shoulder pain thought it might help with getting some gas out in addition to walking

[KristenLe 5,979]

Yes - absolutely you can use a heating pad (just not directly on skin). Glad you're home and healing!

[UsernameTaken 283]

Day 4 post op:

Had a hard time sleeping in my bed last night, getting in and out of bed because there are no handles to grab on to, so I ended up sleeping on a chair for a bit then that got uncomfortable and I went back to bed, had bunch of pillows and a blanket propped up in half sitting position and that seem to help.

Working on my liquids, can't drink colds so sticking to warm Decaf teas. It's amazing how much my taste buds are intensified after surgery, things are too sweet and too salty now so diluting it with Water and broth works.

[Renkoss 420]

The first night home for me after surgery was different as well. I did the same thing in bed with pillows and blankets. I remember waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and I was absolutely freezing; shivering, teeth chattering, the whole shabang! I had to go get another blanket to put on me and then I was fine. That NEVER has happened to me before then! I've always been too hot and sweating. Since then I'm much cooler than I used to be, and I actually get cold now! That was one of the things I was hoping for after surgery!

I am a stomach sleeper, so the first week in my own bed was a little difficult, but I managed with body pillows and blankets. It gets better as you heal.

[cheryl missouri 5]

Hi, I'm starting my 1 week liquid diet tomorrow. I'm really getting nervous!! I'm having the gastric bypass. I hope I'm not a nervous wreck all week!!

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[taylorgonzaless 3]

Hi guys my surgery is on Thursday may 19th. A day out. However my birthday is on the 23, sort of a 20th birthday present. I'm ready to get my body in shape the way it should and try to control my PCOS. I'm getting really nervous,

Any support would be much appreciated and returned ❤️

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[UsernameTaken 283]

Hi, I'm starting my 1 week liquid diet tomorrow. I'm really getting nervous!! I'm having the gastric bypass. I hope I'm not a nervous wreck all week!!

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Good luck on the liquid diet, stick to it to the T it's there for a reason! And it does help with getting you on the road for correct eating after surgery. On my liquid diet I concentrated on having the amount of Protein I needed to take in after surgery very low carb and low fat. I had one meal to be an egg drop Soup and that was my highlight of the day, pretty much boil broth and add beaten egg to it and will for a minute. Something about that was very comforting. I had LGB as well, now that I look back at it, I was very nervous of surgery, but that was the easy part for me and the day after the surgery. Recovery for me is the hard part, now that I am home, I am glad I have a supportive husband who helps me a lot with getting up and down or help me change and walk the dogs since I can't pull or push anything heavy or loft anything heavier than gallon of Water.

It seems for some recovery is easier, maybe cuz I had 3 surgeries in one so its more difficult, but yeah... Still working on passing that gas... Sure feel better after I do but it's a task right now.

You will be fine.. Will you have someone to help you when you are home?

[cheryl missouri 5]

No. ☹️. I have boyfriend. Not hear all the time, my kids are grown.

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[UsernameTaken 283]

Hi guys my surgery is on Thursday may 19th. A day out. However my birthday is on the 23, sort of a 20th birthday present. I'm ready to get my body in shape the way it should and try to control my PCOS. I'm getting really nervous,

Any support would be much appreciated and returned ❤️

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Hi @@taylorgonzaless,

Happy early birthday and congratulations on upcoming surgery. I will be a week post op on Friday and it's definitely been an adjusting process, concentrating on the things on I need to do to heal right now the rest will fall into place. Glad you made your way on this forum, it has been tremendous help for me to post my experiences or concerns and to read others inputs, so don't be shy and ask any questions you have!