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littleme032017    55

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April the 5 I had the gadtric bypass.my age is 63 and my weight is 251 lbs. I awakened in the recovery room in severe pain. The morpine eased the pain the most. Then 5 hours later my pain changes to a soreness. Feels like i just did 500 abdominal crunches. And continues to this way for the next 5 days.

I watched my blood presure and blood sugar drop several times a day. Taking no pre-surgery routine medications. Only needing pain med two times a day. Noticed on Sunday April 9th, that i was feeling out of air with any activity. Increse in sleeping throughout the day. On Monday morning I awakrned at 3:30am with a low blood sugar and a temperature. Continued to feel airless all day, temp was up and down.

Around 6:00pm on Monday. I decided to check into the Emergency Department. Lot of tests. And my diagnosis is pneaumonia and an infection in my leg. Been back in the hospital for 3 days. Ecpected discharge date is Saturday, April 15.

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Bon Appetit    41

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April the 5 I had the gadtric bypass.my age is 63 and my weight is 251 lbs. I awakened in the recovery room in severe pain. The morpine eased the pain the most. Then 5 hours later my pain changes to a soreness. Feels like i just did 500 abdominal crunches. And continues to this way for the next 5 days.
I watched my blood presure and blood sugar drop several times a day. Taking no pre-surgery routine medications. Only needing pain med two times a day. Noticed on Sunday April 9th, that i was feeling out of air with any activity. Increse in sleeping throughout the day. On Monday morning I awakrned at 3:30am with a low blood sugar and a temperature. Continued to feel airless all day, temp was up and down.
Around 6:00pm on Monday. I decided to check into the Emergency Department. Lot of tests. And my diagnosis is pneaumonia and an infection in my leg. Been back in the hospital for 3 days. Ecpected discharge date is Saturday, April 15.


Gosh hope you are well enough to get out of hospital tomorrow!

Is the infection related to your surgery? Did you have the plastic pipes for breathing exercise​ to strengthen your lungs after bariatric surgery?

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marieac2    85

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Wow you've had a rough time! Glad you went to ER! I'm 66 & had my gastric bypass Nov 28.. the first 3 months were really rough but the 14 week everything settled down. Still have hard time with my 64oz liquids but getting better!!

as soon as your able start walking. Start at 10-15 minutes & work up. It really helps with weight loss makes you feel better! Hang in there!

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littleme032017    55

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Wow you've had a rough time! Glad you went to ER! I'm 66 & had my gastric bypass Nov 28.. the first 3 months were really rough but the 14 week everything settled down. Still have hard time with my 64oz liquids but getting better!!
as soon as your able start walking. Start at 10-15 minutes & work up. It really helps with weight loss makes you feel better! Hang in there!

Thank you Marieac2. Going home from this second hospitalization tomorrow. So excited and ready.



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littleme032017    55

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April the 5 I had the gadtric bypass.my age is 63 and my weight is 251 lbs. I awakened in the recovery room in severe pain. The morpine eased the pain the most. Then 5 hours later my pain changes to a soreness. Feels like i just did 500 abdominal crunches. And continues to this way for the next 5 days.
I watched my blood presure and blood sugar drop several times a day. Taking no pre-surgery routine medications. Only needing pain med two times a day. Noticed on Sunday April 9th, that i was feeling out of air with any activity. Increse in sleeping throughout the day. On Monday morning I awakrned at 3:30am with a low blood sugar and a temperature. Continued to feel airless all day, temp was up and down.
Around 6:00pm on Monday. I decided to check into the Emergency Department. Lot of tests. And my diagnosis is pneaumonia and an infection in my leg. Been back in the hospital for 3 days. Ecpected discharge date is Saturday, April 15.


Going home tomorrow April 15 for the second time. Started with longer walks today. Breathing is fine.
Looking forward to my new life.
HWT 297
PreSWT 247
04.14.17WT 241



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April the 5 I had the gadtric bypass.my age is 63 and my weight is 251 lbs. I awakened in the recovery room in severe pain. The morpine eased the pain the most. Then 5 hours later my pain changes to a soreness. Feels like i just did 500 abdominal crunches. And continues to this way for the next 5 days.
I watched my blood presure and blood sugar drop several times a day. Taking no pre-surgery routine medications. Only needing pain med two times a day. Noticed on Sunday April 9th, that i was feeling out of air with any activity. Increse in sleeping throughout the day. On Monday morning I awakrned at 3:30am with a low blood sugar and a temperature. Continued to feel airless all day, temp was up and down.
Around 6:00pm on Monday. I decided to check into the Emergency Department. Lot of tests. And my diagnosis is pneaumonia and an infection in my leg. Been back in the hospital for 3 days. Ecpected discharge date is Saturday, April 15.






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marieac2    85

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I beat you I'm 66!! Had my by-pass Nov 28, I've lost 54lbs!

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marieac2    85

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Keep up good work!

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marieac2    85

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I'm also 66, I had my surgery No 28. I've had only 1 week were I did not lose. My problem is I'm having a hard time eating 3 meals & 3 Snacks a day. I've lost 55 Lbs. So I'm happy!

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