March 2020 Post-op Thread

[biginjapan 647]

This is for everyone out there having surgery in March 2020, regardless of surgery type, to post their thoughts and concerns here.

Surgery was just the first step. We still have a long road ahead of us, and having support around you is a great way to stay motivated and on track.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

I'm not feeling great, the gas pain and trying to get comfortable is a mess. Mix in the nausea and vomiting, I will see how I feel by Saturday. I have to believe that this is just a few bumps in my road to recovery. Only drank 13 ozs yesterday, I'm going to aim higher today. I'm up and walking also, but I need some sleep as well.

[biginjapan 647]

1 hour ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm not feeling great, the gas pain and trying to get comfortable is a mess. Mix in the nausea and vomiting, I will see how I feel by Saturday. I have to believe that this is just a few bumps in my road to recovery. Only drank 13 ozs yesterday, I'm going to aim higher today. I'm up and walking also, but I need some sleep as well.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Kristyle 2]

Hi there,

Had my RNY on 3/4. I am home now, doing well. My only concern currently is I have pain in my lower abdominal area when I am up moving around. I would say it's about four inches to the left of my belly button...

I know I just had major surgery so some pain is expected, but this pain is hindering me from moving as much as I would like to.

Anyone else experience this? If so, for how long?

Thank you for your help!

[skyewolfe 92]

Had my bypass on March 2nd. Still having pain and I never feel hungry which makes it hard for me to remember my Protein Shakes. Also struggling to meet the 64 fl oz goal, but as long as my urine is pale and I’m not dizzy I’m not too worried.

[Tamarita 30]

I had my RNY on 3 March. I have little pain and can meet my water/protein goals just fine. My problem is I haven't moved my bowels yet and I'm beginning to worry. I'm taking Docusate and Miralax. How long does it normally take before the first poo after surgery?

[Kristyle 2]

My doc told me it will probably take a week before you have a BM because you aren't eating anything...

[Tamarita 30]

Kristyle, thank you! I’m sure it seems like a no brainer and I know you’re right but I’m obsessing about it for some reason.

[Less2Kerri 2]

VSG on March 2nd....Hi all🙋🙋 . Feeling ok, just really tired. Doing ok with Protein and Water goals but also REALLY looking forward to pooping soon😢. Did go out and walked my required mile today....took 45 min😕, feeling a little feeble! Good luck to us all!!!

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

I'm not meeting the 64 ozs of hydration goals. I'm halfway there, but I'm getting closer to my Protein goals daily. Today, I'm extremely fatigued and feeling kind of lightheaded. Working on increasing the Water intake daily, I'm just too full to keep drinking. I've pooped, thankfully. The Prilosec and bariatric Vitamins are not that great, but I'm getting it down. Tomorrow if it isn't raining I will go for a walk. I'm tired of liquids, everything on TV shows food. I don't want the foods, it's the point that I'm restricted and that makes everything look good. Earlier this morning, I really wanted a pancake and a piece of Turkey bacon. I had a vanilla Premier shake and moved on. Tomorrow I'm going to get a better schedule for consuming the required fluids and nutrients timely. I'm also going to allow myself to get some sleep. I'm down from 242 to 236, since surgery day. Pajamas are my uniform, my stomach is still bloated and these incisions are itching like CRAZY!!!! Yes, I'm healing and I know these things will be distant memories soon. My new stomach is going to get a name, just haven't given her one yet. She talks, grumbles and rolls to beat of her own drum already and she's a Pisces, born on March 3rd, 3020...lmaooooo.

[Rearguard 28]

16 hours ago, Tamarita said:

I had my RNY on 3 March. I have little pain and can meet my water/protein goals just fine. My problem is I haven't moved my bowels yet and I'm beginning to worry. I'm taking Docusate and Miralax. How long does it normally take before the first poo after surgery?

I had my surgery on 3/2, it took me 4 days after surgery to start. Be sure to walk besides drinking your fluids it helps gets things going.

[Patsfandiane 1]

Had a complicated RNY on March 3rd. Doctor repaired multiple hernias, abrasions, and scar tissue as well as had to remove part of my stomach. Pain is pretty isolated to my packed wound (from where he removed my stomach). Looking forward to having a community that has gone through this at the same time.

[CammyC 291]

@krimsonbutterflies I hope you’re feeling better and I love the thought of naming my new tummy lolol! She is quite a talker! I’m day 6 now and was very tired today and I was really hungry today but of course I had a Protein Shake and kept it moving or laying actually. I’m up moving around as much as possible but today was def a down day.
@patsfandiane I hope you’re healing well too!
@Less2Kerri great job on the walking!
@Tamarita I hope you feel better soon too
@skyewolfe I actually felt hungry for the first time today like really hungry. I can’t wait to chew on something again
@kristyle I have that pain about 4 inches to right of my belly button but for me it’s an incision I’m pretty sure cause it’s right near it. My incisions have been super itchy today so I think that means they are healing!
@biginjapan I wish I knew how to respond to people individually like you. I still can’t figure out quite how to use this forum but getting there. Hope you’re feeling well!