Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery 10/24/2016

[Bypassjourney 88]

I also had sleeve to bypass revision surgery on 10/28. I was very nervous before surgery remembering the pain from the sleeve surgery. With the sleeve I had a terrible time getting in my liquids the first several days. With the bypass I had no trouble getting in liquids even on the day of surgery. In fact I was worried the surgery was not successful since I could drink so easily. At my post-op appointment this past week the PA told me it was fine and I could drink all the liquids (Water and crystal light type drinks) that I want.

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[Sumaire 75]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself...I am Liz, 32 years old, I live in Santa Monica, Ca. I have a 12 year old daughter & a nine year old son. I had my surgery just five days ago. I have a lot of abdominal pain and I think the majority of it is coming from the carbon dioxide that was injected into my abdomen. Other than that I have been able to take multiple sips of Water at a time, as well as finish two Protein shakes during the day. I bought the Carmel shakes (the ones they gave to me at the hospital) called Opti Source which are really good. I also have vanilla from Premier Protein, chocolate & strawberry from GNC, & one from costco which is Organic and Plant Based called Orgain. I was a little worried because when I do sip, I am able to take a few sips and not feel so full...has anyone else experienced this?

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We're nearly neighbors!

I live in Pomona, and had my surgery in Glendale on October 27th. Things were fairly uneventful, except for the "substantial" hiatal hernia he had to repair while I was on the table. Even with that, surgery only took two hours.

The pain will eventually go away. I haven't had gas pain, so much as pain from the hernia repair site, but that's finally calming down, too, a little over two weeks later.

I wish you well on your journey. :-)

[DelRey310 18]

WOW!!

Congrats, we are literally neighbors like you said, and our dates are so close!! I would love to stay in touch.....today is my three weeks post op so stoked!

[Sumaire 75]

WOW!!

Congrats, we are literally neighbors like you said, and our dates are so close!! I would love to stay in touch.....today is my three weeks post op so stoked!

My three weeks will be Thursday. It sure sneaks up on you fast, doesn't it?

My email is sumaireweb@outlook.com, if you care to chat.

[justhere4theshow 462]

I can advance my diet today and I am so happy! I am very pleased with my restriction when I eat, rather than drinking everything. My pain is *almost* gone, but still have some soreness on the left side. I don't anticipate it lasting much longer. I hope all is well for all of you!

[Anna Livia 7]

My RNY feels very different from my sleeve. The sleeve was very restrictive, which is good, but it felt much more uncomfortable. I have good restriction with my pouch also, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable. I just feel satisfied--not stretched or stuffed. I am so glad to be rid of the reflux!

Hi I'm very interested to hear about your different experienced with the sleeve versus the RNY. I am hoping to get a referral from my GP to see a consultant and from reading various posts I thought I'd prefer the sleeve, that was until I read your post. Were your experiences so different? I've read a lot about reflux with the sleeve procedure, was that your problem or was it in relation to weight loss? Thanks

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[genn 460]

For u guys that had rny how many might were u in the hospital?

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*nights

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[sherri~ 77]

Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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[ahipchik1965 15]

I was only in for one overnight. I was fine really. Scared drinking Water because it filled me up and kind of hurt to drink. Now only one week out I can't get my shakes in. They just make me sick.

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[genn 460]

Awesome thanks I know the standard for being in is one to two night I would love too go home after one night so I'm home for thanksgiving never been away from my kids on a holiday!!!

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[justhere4theshow 462]

I stayed until the next day and then went home. The sleeve did not work for me because of severe reflux. I also didn't lose much weight, but I think that may have been because I had a hard time eating right because the reflux was so bad. I had more pain with the bypass, and I don't know if it was because I had surgery only 5 months prior, or if it was just the complexity of the surgery. I feel a lot better now, and the only thing that still bothers me is fatigue. I am losing pretty well, so overall I am very pleased with the outcome so far. Let me know if I can answer anything else!

[StartingOverAfterCancer2 13]

Yes all over but I had the sleeve 6 years ago!

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[Sumaire 75]

I stayed until the next day and then went home. The sleeve did not work for me because of severe reflux. I also didn't lose much weight, but I think that may have been because I had a hard time eating right because the reflux was so bad. I had more pain with the bypass, and I don't know if it was because I had surgery only 5 months prior, or if it was just the complexity of the surgery. I feel a lot better now, and the only thing that still bothers me is fatigue. I am losing pretty well, so overall I am very pleased with the outcome so far. Let me know if I can answer anything else!

I have not had acid reflux in the almost 4 weeks since my RNY surgery. I so do not miss it. This is such a blessing for me.

Edited November 22, 2016 by Sumaire