December 2017 Gastric Bypass!

[Linz13 34]

Hi! I'm Linz, 34 years old married mom to 3. I was originally November but changed to December 29th so this Friday. I'm super nervous! Anyone have any suggestions?

[mudchickn 12]

Hi! I'm Linz, 34 years old married mom to 3. I was originally November but changed to December 29th so this Friday. I'm super nervous! Anyone have any suggestions?

I had my surgery on Dec 20. Tips for days leading up: prepping helped me - getting things ready for after surgery.. I even bought new pjs for after surgery and slippers. Day of: I brought headphones and music to calm me down and that helped me a lot .. right after surgery - walking as soon as I could and often.. finding right med options for me.. they had orders for different type of meds so I could try different ones and use what actually helped.. they gave me Percocet and that was awful but tordahl worked great.. advocate for yourself.. walking ... slow sips and focusing on the fact that each day will get easier and now I am five days out and what’s helping is variety of liquids and walking every hour and thinking about what it will be like once I am feeling better and through this stage.. and biggest thing that helped was asking my caregiver a head of time for the type of support I needed- tracking and timing of liquids for a week and no I told you so or non positive responses if I express upset or doubt.. plus my period started day of surgery and so I definitely needed care and pampering ... pillows and a heating pad helped!! Good luck and you got this!!!

[TX_KB 29]

Know my doctor said if I had any type fever, would be a no go. Am guessing with sinus infection you probably have a slight fever?

I had a sinus infection and had to reschedule my surgery bc my surgeon was concerned about risk of pneumonia post op.

[TX_KB 29]

Hi! I'm Linz, 34 years old married mom to 3. I was originally November but changed to December 29th so this Friday. I'm super nervous! Anyone have any suggestions?

Getting an anxiety medicine in the pre op area helped me relax. I was super nervous too! Talk to your nurses and medical team. They can help calm you down. They talked me through everything.
Bring several of your own pillows and a heating pad. The hospital bed is uncomfortable and my pillows helped me get more comfortable. The heating pad felt good on my back where most of the gas pain was. The gas pain was the worst part for me. Walk walk walk! It helps move the gas so you can get rid of it. I woke up with extreme dry mouth. Ice chips helped with that.
I liked ice chips, Water, and popsicles post op.
Bring loose stretchy clothes to go home in.
Be prepared to be sleepy for a couple of days. It takes a while to feel semi normal. Post op day 3 has been the best for me. I’ve been more awake, feel stronger, and able to eat more full liquids. I think knowing what to expect helps. Expect to tire more easily than usual for a while so lower your expectations as to what you usually do for your kids. I have 3 young children and it’s frustrating that I can’t go at my normal pace. Get as much done as you can before you have surgery, like laundry, cleaning, meal prep for your family, grocery shopping, and getting all of your post op liquids. My husband had been great at picking up the slack so let people help you. If you feel discouraged, reach out. People on here can relate and can encourage you. Good luck! It hasn’t been as bad as I had imagined.

[Linz13 34]

4 hours ago, mudchickn said:

I had my surgery on Dec 20. Tips for days leading up: prepping helped me - getting things ready for after surgery.. I even bought new pjs for after surgery and slippers. Day of: I brought headphones and music to calm me down and that helped me a lot .. right after surgery - walking as soon as I could and often.. finding right med options for me.. they had orders for different type of meds so I could try different ones and use what actually helped.. they gave me Percocet and that was awful but tordahl worked great.. advocate for yourself.. walking ... slow sips and focusing on the fact that each day will get easier and now I am five days out and what’s helping is variety of liquids and walking every hour and thinking about what it will be like once I am feeling better and through this stage.. and biggest thing that helped was asking my caregiver a head of time for the type of support I needed- tracking and timing of liquids for a week and no I told you so or non positive responses if I express upset or doubt.. plus my period started day of surgery and so I definitely needed care and pampering ... pillows and a heating pad helped!! Good luck and you got this!!!

Thanks! Yeah I'm due for the dreaded monthly visit from Aunt Flo the beginning of next month, thanks for the heating pad tip, I haven't heard that before! ☺

[Linz13 34]

3 hours ago, TX_KB said:

Getting an anxiety medicine in the pre op area helped me relax. I was super nervous too! Talk to your nurses and medical team. They can help calm you down. They talked me through everything.
Bring several of your own pillows and a heating pad. The hospital bed is uncomfortable and my pillows helped me get more comfortable. The heating pad felt good on my back where most of the gas pain was. The gas pain was the worst part for me. Walk walk walk! It helps move the gas so you can get rid of it. I woke up with extreme dry mouth. Ice chips helped with that.
I liked ice chips, Water, and popsicles post op.
Bring loose stretchy clothes to go home in.
Be prepared to be sleepy for a couple of days. It takes a while to feel semi normal. Post op day 3 has been the best for me. I’ve been more awake, feel stronger, and able to eat more full liquids. I think knowing what to expect helps. Expect to tire more easily than usual for a while so lower your expectations as to what you usually do for your kids. I have 3 young children and it’s frustrating that I can’t go at my normal pace. Get as much done as you can before you have surgery, like laundry, cleaning, meal prep for your family, grocery shopping, and getting all of your post op liquids. My husband had been great at picking up the slack so let people help you. If you feel discouraged, reach out. People on here can relate and can encourage you. Good luck! It hasn’t been as bad as I had imagined.

Thanks! I will definitely be asking for anxiety meds lol. My husband will help me with whatever I need but I will be asking for help from my 14 and 10 year old daughters for help with my 3 year old son which they are good about helping with any way when they aren't all fighting with each other lol.

[L W 2]

17 hours ago, SimpleMe said:

Know my doctor said if I had any type fever, would be a no go. Am guessing with sinus infection you probably have a slight fever?

I am going to check my temperature today .. have to buy a thermometer and the stores were all closed yesterday. I don't think I have a fever but it could be low grade. I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow and get an evaluation. I am supposed to travel for the surgery so it's important to figure it out asap.

[Subaru 66]

I'm two days away. Definitely getting nervous. Definitely have NOT gotten my physical space (bedroom) ready for post surgery. (Yes, I'm terribly messy and a procrastinator. All my clothes are everywhere!)

I am in good shape as far as food (puree options) and meds (etc.) post surgery. Tonight and tomorrow I'm busting butt to make my room enough of a nest that I can relax comfortably for a few days.

I'm getting a little bit nervous, but not tons. My only pre-op diet is tomorrow, which is good and bad. But any way I look at it, I'm all in!

[MissSimpson 81]

I'm two days away. Definitely getting nervous. Definitely have NOT gotten my physical space (bedroom) ready for post surgery. (Yes, I'm terribly messy and a procrastinator. All my clothes are everywhere!)
I am in good shape as far as food (puree options) and meds (etc.) post surgery. Tonight and tomorrow I'm busting butt to make my room enough of a nest that I can relax comfortably for a few days.
I'm getting a little bit nervous, but not tons. My only pre-op diet is tomorrow, which is good and bad. But any way I look at it, I'm all in!

I’m two days away, too! Clear liquid diet for me! No fun!

[Holls06 98]

3 days away here! My liquid diet it's brutal too. Slowly but surely getting my house put together. Thank God, my mom is coming to take care of me.

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[MissSimpson 81]

2 hours ago, Holls06 said:

3 days away here! My liquid diet it's brutal too. Slowly but surely getting my house put together. Thank God, my mom is coming to take care of me.

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Two for me. Once I got used to the Protein Shakes, I have to start on clear liquids! Ugh! I’m dying down here. I picked up a Isopure clear Protein Drink at GNC. It’s so gross, but it has Protein. Maybe I’ll get another one. My tummy is growling. 😫 I’m at my mom’s house, so she can take care of me, too!

Edited December 26, 2017 by MissSimpson

[denise1977 0]

Hi all December surgery buddies. I am scheduled for December 5th. I seem to be older than most on these sites. I'm 63 and excited but anxious too. Looking for buddies to follow my journey with. Hoping everyone has a easy and successful surgery.

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Hey my surgery date was also Dec 5th. How are you doing since? Im still really sore and starving. Are you? This was so much harder than what I thought.


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[Francisco82 8]

2 hours ago, MissSimpson said:

Two for me. Once I got used to the Protein Shakes, I have to start on clear liquids! Ugh! I’m dying down here. I picked up a Isopure clear Protein Drink at GNC. It’s so gross, but it has Protein. Maybe I’ll get another one. My tummy is growling. 😫 I’m at my mom’s house, so she can take care of me, too!

Try Muscle Milk powder, they have numerous flavor and two scoops equals to 32g of Protein. I was on Isopure but the taste was horrible.

Edited December 26, 2017 by Francisco82

[Linz13 34]

4 hours ago, Holls06 said:

3 days away here! My liquid diet it's brutal too. Slowly but surely getting my house put together. Thank God, my mom is coming to take care of me.

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3 days for me too! So nervous!

[Francisco82 8]

How long after surgery did you return to work? do you have a sedentary job ? did you have pain while working? I read online, how some people are going back 2-4 weeks after the surgery. I'm trying to get an idea how much discomfort I will be when I do go back.