October '17 RNY buddies

[mmeredith75 15]

Finally better. I was in so much pain that I was in recovery a long time. Got to my room at 12:45. I tried walking not long after and bled to the ground. This happened 3 times. I was in so much pain and exhausted that I didn't try again til 330

[RobinJoy 63]

Everything well . I’m in pain but dull pain I have a lot of pain meds . Full report in the morning g !!


This is my Journey to Joy !

[RobinJoy 63]

3 hours ago, mmeredith75 said:

Finally better. I was in so much pain that I was in recovery a long time. Got to my room at 12:45. I tried walking not long after and bled to the ground. This happened 3 times. I was in so much pain and exhausted that I didn't try again til 330

Bled to the ground ?

[Angie's_Ocean 213]

Surgery was at 1.30 for me. Took a bit to wake up (I think that’s from just being exhausted from the 9hr trip the day before if anything).
No pain or gas pain actually except for where the drain is. I can’t take a deep breath it cuts my breath halfway so only small short breaths. But other than that so far so good! Feeling pretty lucky right about now [emoji1431]

[trailtramper 107]

Had surgery Monday, 10/23. Home 10/25. Surgery wore me out, but not sick. Pain is manageable. Trying to get my walking in, but I'm so tired. Heparin shots are a pain. Doc never told me about those.

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I had to do the Heparin shots for a different type of surgery. It is a pain. Glad you are coming along!

[Angie's_Ocean 213]

Talked a bit to the doc today since I was out of it pretty much all day yesterday even though I was walking around as soon as I was up. I guess I did so well on the liver shrinking diet he didn’t need a 5th incision to hold the liver to the side so I only have 5 incisions (1 currently has the drain which they’re taking out tonight)
Feeling more tired today than yesterday though, been taking lots of naps in between walking. And try to stay up but find myself dozing off lots too
No stomach pain yesterday but today it feels like a big kink or cramp on the upper part of my belly or like I did 1000 crunches

[mmeredith75 15]

I feel the same way. I still have my drain until tomorrow. I got a fever the evening. 100.3. My nurse said it was pretty much normal because my body is trying to figure out what the hell just happened. Now if only I could pass gas...

[boliramirez 44]

I had my 15 days follow up, and they cleared me for puree foods, I made a quick chicken salad and it went down just fine !

Now, what would I have for dinner? ???

[boliramirez 44]

Just had dinner.... I had two scrambled eggs with salsa.... It was a bit too much, but it went down just fine..... so far

chicken , eggs and cheese: Check !

[RobinJoy 63]

I am going home today ! I didn’t talk onnhere much yesterday . I was dozing off a lot . Doing well with pain . Just the right side of abdomen hurts . I have 5 insisins also . They said my liver was perfect 👌I have a lot a lot of gas pain and can’t tell the difference between being full and gas . My iv sites have been hard to handle. I have had. Four and I hope. O more

[gillianhood31 5]

I am going home today ! I didn’t talk onnhere much yesterday . I was dozing off a lot . Doing well with pain . Just the right side of abdomen hurts . I have 5 insisins also . They said my liver was perfect [emoji108]I have a lot a lot of gas pain and can’t tell the difference between being full and gas . My iv sites have been hard to handle. I have had. Four and I hope. O more

I had my op Saturday. 28/10/17...having pain on the right just like you but coping fine, not had any hunger but have had a few cravings. I started at 18 stone 1lb so will see where I am in a month.
Also I have 7 incisions !! :/ Not sure why

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[RobinJoy 63]

I had my op Saturday. 28/10/17...having pain on the right just like you but coping fine, not had any hunger but have had a few cravings. I started at 18 stone 1lb so will see where I am in a month.
Also I have 7 incisions !! :/ Not sure why

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I don’t know why we would have extra incisions. Having trouble sleeping tonight for sure. Still have a lot gas’s but haven’t “located “ my Pouch yet. No full feeling not empty feeling either .



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[gillianhood31 5]

I don’t know why we would have extra incisions. Having trouble sleeping tonight for sure. Still have a lot gas’s but haven’t “located “ my Pouch yet. No full feeling not empty feeling either .



This is my Journey to Joy !

Definitely. This stage is a tiny blip in my life.
My husband told me something very valuable, he said whenever I struggle or feel like I'm getting down during recovery, I should just think of all the things I'll enjoy once slim; fitting in any chair without it cutting off the blood circulation to my legs, wearing a swim suit, wearing no sleeves in hot weather, running the parent race at my kids sports day...being more active over all...fitting on roller coasters or anything in general really.
Today is my first day on my own since surgery so having to do everything myself, my sleep wasn't great either last night but it won't be long eh [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

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[mmeredith75 15]

I also have gas pain still-gerring better, but it's there. I have the not hungry or full feeling as well.

Did anyone else gain weight? I started at 297. Got down to 284 pre-surgery. Came home yesterday at 295. 🙁

[Angie's_Ocean 213]

Finally get to leave the hospital today. Won’t be home until Saturday early morning however [emoji22]
Still have the gassy bloaty feeling hopefully it goes away soon though! And of course that TOM came a week early. UGH!