ms.latoyahaynes37@gmail.com 0 Posted July 19, 2020 Hi everyone I’m new on here and I’m so ready to start my journey but I’m scared to death can anyone tell me how they feel after and when u start eating how does it feel?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hop_Scotch 1,633 Posted July 19, 2020 I don't have a bypass but wanted to say you may want to change your username, you don't want your email address out on the web. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loridee11 522 Posted July 25, 2020 I had bypass on 12/31. I was SO nervous the morning of surgery but overall I had a pretty easy recovery. I made a commitment to myself before going in to the hospital that any time they asked I would walk (and I would ask to walk if they didn't ask at least every 2 hours). I think that really helped keep the gas pains down and set me up for an easier recovery. They had me drinking Water & crystal light and eating SF Jello in the hospital (maybe 2 tiny bites is all I could get in with the swelling) and they had me taking my Vitamins the next day (I triple checked since that seemed crazy but I had no issues). My program also had us on modified liquids from day 2, so I had a tiny bit of greek yogurt my first day home and it was fine. I took tiny bites, and waited to see how I felt between bites. It's crazy how quickly you get full but makes sense when you think about the size of your new stomach and the swelling. I always had water by my side and sipped pretty much every 10 mins (aside from 30 mins after eating). The first week I walked around the house 5 or 6 times a day and then I moved outside and quickly got up to a mile (I still try to do around 2 most days). I was definitely tired and fatigued the first month or so, but after the first day home I didn't need to nap or anything else - just took it easy aside from my walking. Congratulations and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTSC 50 Posted July 30, 2020 Hope you are doing fine!!. I remember talking gibberish and having a conversation with someone walking with me in the hall but i was by myself!!!. I was telling my wife about ordering quesadillas on the internet. The pain med is funny. Overall, it wasnt “fun” for me, but not as bad as I thought. heres to a speedy recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites