My Gastric Bypass Story!

[brimm_brittany 45]

Hello!

This is a short story as I only had the surgery on 8/17/16! I was discharged from the hospital the next day and have been sitting on my couch ever since! Lol. I've been in moderate pain, mainly where my incision sites are (one is really located at a bad position and is the largest which is causing me the most pain). I've been trying to get my liquids and Protein in but haven't been too successful. My goal right now is not to throw anything up. I have a hard time with the Protein shakes in general and don't really care for any of them, which doesn't help. Haha.

Basically I'm looking for people to talk to about this major life change. I am only 21 and don't know of many people my age that have had this done. I want to know your guys stories and successes! It encourages me to keep going and keep strong.

Thank you all!

❤️8/17/16

[Karen Kenney 61]

Hi, I had my surgery July 13, RnY, I would suggest you concentrate on broth and Water, don't worry about Protein Shakes for a few days. You need to get up and walk, at least around your house to get rid of the gas that will help with pain and nausea, good luck

[Shi-Shi80 73]

Congrats on the surgery! I have surgery this Tuesday (8/23) so I don't have any advice or a success story to share at the moment but I know you will do great. ????

[Crcopleycasey 1]

I'm having my gastric bypass in Seattle on Wed. Aug. 24th.

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[comnie 0]

I had surgery July 12 and doing great. You've gotta get rid of all the gas. Walking will help. I'm down 47 lbs so far and feeling great

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[De fluff 59]

I lost 70 lbs and I'm four months post op

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[Kdn76 33]

I had sleeve surgery on 8/16/16, and was released the next day. Today was the first day I was able to drink without pain. I also had hernia repair so not sure if the pain was from the hernia or my new stomach I still have soreness when I get up and down but I have walked a lot and not had to have any pain meds since I came home.

I had one bad experience where I woke up at 2:30 choking and felt like acid was all the way up to my throat. I literally thought I was dying and filling up with fluid!!! I laugh at myself now but then it was serious. I got on this app and found that it is sometimes common for people to have acid reflux and my dr prescribed me something the next day. Good luck to you!!

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[tevans3557 1]

Hello brimm-Brittany!

I had my surgery on May 17th. I'm now down 56 pounds. Concentrate on your fluids for now! Now I can get a shake down in 2 sittings where as before it took me ALL DAY! Get to walking! It makes you feel better. I still have gas pains and discomforts from time to time but a good walk always gives me comfort. Good luck and keep me posted

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Be sure to walk several times a day - even if it's just around the house - you don't want to get a blood clot.

[brimm_brittany 45]

Thank you all for your replies!

Since then I've been mainly focused on eating. I found myself going 6..7..8 hours without eating (and not being hungry). The thought of eating makes me nauseous. I'm working on it. Lol.

Unfortunately I'm unable to sleep most nights. I can't get comfortable and often get restless. So I'm running on maybe an hour of sleep. I have my first post op visit tomorrow and plan to discuss what my options are regarding that. This lady right here needs her sleep! Lol.

I love hearing about other people's stories and advice. It helps me cope and not feel so alone.

❤️8/17/16

[Elizabeth73 25]

Congrats on the surgery! I have surgery this Tuesday (8/23) so I don't have any advice or a success story to share at the moment but I know you will do great. ????

I hope your surgery went well! I won't have mine for a few months!

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[Shi-Shi80 73]

Congrats on the surgery! I have surgery this Tuesday (8/23) so I don't have any advice or a success story to share at the moment but I know you will do great. ????

I hope your surgery went well! I won't have mine for a few months!

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Thanks! All went well. I'm slowly moving around and should be discharged this afternoon.