October 2023 surgery buddies

[kendajones 20]

11 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

My question for the group!

I have a lot of radiating back pain, which I am assuming is just referred pain- But I suppose I'm looking for insights to shared or similar experience? I'll be asking my doc, and I'm trying not to worry about it, but also.. worrying is my side hustle. 😂

Corinneblooms, I'm 2 weeks post-op today and yesterday my back started hurting -- mid back pain, which I've never had before. I went to the gym a couple of days ago and did the TINIEST number of arm/ shoulder/ back exercises with the TINIEST of weights, but one rep of each left me completely worn out and I left! I've been telling myself that I pulled something or did something, but maybe it's just the post-op thing!

[kendajones 20]

12 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

I have been a little bummed that I got the illusion from social media that recovery would be a breeze. 😂
How is everyone else doing? Recovery-wise or in anticipation? I can't wait to get to know you all!

Maybe it is a breeze for some people, but I think perhaps most of us have something. I had an UNREAL allergic reaction to the dermabond and my incisions became these horrible super itchy angry splotchy red messes with a little bit of bonus leaking fluid! After a couple of days of Benadryl, cortisone cream, then an antibiotics prescription from my doctor, they have finally calmed down and seem nearly healed.

[kendajones 20]

8 hours ago, Omomifu said:

Took me 4 days to poop

I'm 2 weeks out and I think I have pooped a total of 4-5 times since the surgery; the first time was 3 days post-op. A couple of times it was a real struggle!

[corinneblooms 1]

8 hours ago, GrannyMaggie said:

I also had surgery on the 16th. The hospital 2 days were uneventful, first few days at home were a relative breeze, some abdominal pain aside- didn’t take any pain meds. I ran into a problem Friday night, blood pressure and heart rate bouncing around, mild fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit) off and on. Kinda scary, not dehydrated (drinking pretty well) but on bp meds. Feeling better today but waiting to hear back from cardiologist. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ride for sure.

Goodness, that is scary! Will you present to the ER if it keeps up?

[corinneblooms 1]

8 hours ago, Maliraptor said:

Best description I've seen for what this feels like. I'm 4 days post-op and still learning what my stomach is asking for. More, less, none?

Pain is tolerable, getting out of bed is the hardest part for sure. I'm so tired, as well. Many naps.

I also am struggling to get in the required amount of Protein and fluids- I'm hoping today is easier because hopefully my stomach is less swollen and painful.

Yes! I so agree! I've been adding flavourless Protein and Benefiber to one Meal Replacement shake and Soup per day. I figure that will help- considering I'm not consuming all of them anyway. 😅 But it's such a riddle- I think we are so used to the signals our bodies send us, and suddenly we're getting different signals- and everyone is getting slightly different signals- what do they meannnn? 😂😭

[corinneblooms 1]

3 hours ago, kendajones said:

Corinneblooms, I'm 2 weeks post-op today and yesterday my back started hurting -- mid back pain, which I've never had before. I went to the gym a couple of days ago and did the TINIEST number of arm/ shoulder/ back exercises with the TINIEST of weights, but one rep of each left me completely worn out and I left! I've been telling myself that I pulled something or did something, but maybe it's just the post-op thing!

For me generally mid-back pain is referred epigastric pain. But I'm sure it's variable for everyone! I hope it doesn't stick around! ♥️

[Jinyinjin 34]

I had a revision from the sleeve to the traditional duodenal switch on October 4. The scale isn’t moving a lot but I’m losing inches. Good luck to everyone!

[SomeBigGuy 110]

This is completely anecdotal, and not actual medical advice. When in doubt, check with your doctor!

I haven't had surgery yet, but I've had referred back pain frequently following Diverticulitis or other abdominal infection. Even after the infection has healed, the lower/mid back pain persisted typically for weeks, and sometimes months because I was trying to stabilize the muscles in front by overworking my muscles in the back.

It wasn't until I went to Physical Therapy and learned some stretches and exercises that the pain went away. If the inflammation and irritation from the surgery appears to have subsided, it may be worth asking your doctor for a referral to PT for review. I am hesitant to share the exercises since I am not a medical professional, and I don't know which would be a benefit vs which one may irritate the area you had surgery on.

[ukkodiak 11]

Hello everyone. I just discovered this forum a couple of days ago and wanted to chime in. I had my RNY on Oct 9th and am now just over 2 weeks post op and down about 23 pounds already. That liquid diet was rough. I thought i'd share something that helped me get through it. I discovered Fairlife Elite Protein Shakes. They taste delicious and don't have that chalky taste that Ensure and others have. Best thing about it, they are packed with a whopping 42g of Protein per 14oz bottle! It has really helped me hit my protein goals these past weeks. It does have 8g of sugar in it, but I haven't had any problems with dumping syndrome after drinking them. Just thought i'd pass that along. Glad to meet you all.

[Liz R 15]

I am 4 days post op (sleeve) and had a tiny poop today. We're talking between the size of a regular M&M and a peanut M&M. Still a victory and not surprising, considering all I have had is liquid for 2 days pre-op and 3 days post. By the way, I've always been a regular pooper...hope that's not TMI!!

[New To This23 102]

Did my shopping for my 2 week post-op diet today. Surgery is on Friday and I am so excited to get to have creamy Soups after two weeks of nothing but Protein Shakes and Jello.

[abiniecki 1]

My surgery date of gastric sleeve was 10/19/23

[jenrenee6391 7]

I’m 2 days post-op, and I think the worst part of recovery is the gas discomfort. Thankfully that’s finally subsiding. Now I’m focusing on trying to get in enough Protein and liquid in. I hope everyone is doing well. Good luck to those who are still awaiting their surgery.

[Eva Greeff 10]

Good luck with your recovery. I have surgery Friday.

[ukkodiak 11]

Yeah the gas pain was the worst. Just keep trying to walk after your surgery. If really does help.