January 2024 surgery buddies

[Jimboc 17]

17 hours ago, Doris27 said:

This is a big step so it’s only natural to be nervous. I was the same but just knew there was no point doing the same things over and over to get the same result. Time for change. I wish you all the luck in the world, have faith you can do this. Focus on how physically healthy you will feel afterwards.

My date is also Jan 30th...so we are surgery twins...lol....I do believe everything will go great and will be very healthy and happy afterwards...God bless both of us and everyone else who is on this journey...

[lark188613@comcast.net 18]

had my gastric bypass yesterday and must admit I am struggling quite a bit. have been in a massive amount of pain and am exhausted. Hopping it gets better soon

[Lily2024 131]

Hi Lark, I'm sorry you're feeling lousy. I'm 9 days post op, gastric bypass with Hiatal Hernia repair. It was rough the first couple days, it hurt and I couldn't stay awake for more than a few minutes at a time. And I couldn't pee. It was a rough go for the first couple days, but I got better by halves it seems starting 4 or 5 days out. I went home on Friday, took one pain pill friday evening and then didn't need anymore, yesterday and today I haven't needed any tylenol either. It will get better, sending you healing thoughts and hugs.

[bariangelas 12]

I just had mine Jan 11th!!

[Allen Grateful 4]

I just had DS stage 1 aka the SADI-S surgery on Jan 10. First couple of days were rough as well. For me, I had uncontrolled hiccups and reflux just sipping Water. I’m on day 3 post op and getting a little better. I still can’t sip very much but the hiccups have subsided a bit. I also couldn’t lye down in my bed due to the pain so I’ve been resting, sitting, and trying to sleep upright in my recliner chair.

[Topaz_Black 45]

My revision surgery (sleeve to SADI) went well on Thursday. My pain is almost non-existent, and my energy levels are good. Pacing myself getting liquids and Protein in but doing fairly well with that as well. I was discharged the day after surgery and I'm home now.

[j.apple 6]

Hi all, I had the sleeve done on the 10th. I still don’t feel like myself and I’m glad that I found this resource. I’m not sure why more people don’t talk about the discomfort post op. I’m also having a hard time drinking, i’m not feeling hungry either. I have small feeling of regret but I am trying to remind myself of the long run. Can anyone relate?

[bariangelas 12]

1 hour ago, j.apple said:

Hi all, I had the sleeve done on the 10th. I still don’t feel like myself and I’m glad that I found this resource. I’m not sure why more people don’t talk about the discomfort post op. I’m also having a hard time drinking, i’m not feeling hungry either. I have small feeling of regret but I am trying to remind myself of the long run. Can anyone relate?

I’m in the same boat re regret and i kept thinking “should I have done this” but then i think about all the reasons why i needed to do this and then I felt better.

i had my op on the 11th so im a day behind you.. tbh I never even thought about post op recovery.. it was just more getting all the meals prepared that I can eat and that’s it - no thought of any pain or discomfort I will have.

everyone on here is lovely and will give great advise for us newbies

[Helen of LaCroix 15]

14 minutes ago, bariangelas said:

I’m in the same boat re regret and i kept thinking “should I have done this” but then i think about all the reasons why i needed to do this and then I felt better.

i had my op on the 11th so im a day behind you.. tbh I never even thought about post op recovery.. it was just more getting all the meals prepared that I can eat and that’s it - no thought of any pain or discomfort I will have.

everyone on here is lovely and will give great advise for us newbies

This is such an important thing to address. I got my date… 5 months earlier due to a cancellation. I wasn’t expecting the scheduler to call me until February, for a date in “April/May”. I’m not prepared and have been scrambling trying to get Isopure, cups, Protein Water and shakes, Soup, etc. I havent had a moment to even think about pain management. It’s not something I can predict-seems like everyone is different.

Any recent post-op peeps in here have some wisdom to share regarding post op pain management-outside of the meds prescribed?

[Lily2024 131]

Had surgery on the 3rd, I went home after two days, I took one pain pill that evening and not again. I stopped taking Tylenol a few days ago and I’m feeling decent without it. It was rough for a few days especially because of the hernia repair, that’s still uncomfortable to wear a bra.

[ToMiSu 18]

Surgery scheduled for 1/23. I am on day 5 and I am struggling with the two week diet. 5 shakes a day is too much. I feel so bloated and am having acid reflux. I’m trying to schedule the shakes so I’m not having one too late ( at least two hours before I go to bed) but it is difficult. I’m feeling like I need to get up at o-dark-thirty to get a shake in so I can go to bed at a decent hour without the acid reflux. Help! 

[Jim1967 3,569]

On 01/13/2024 at 13:52, j.apple said:

Hi all, I had the sleeve done on the 10th. I still don’t feel like myself and I’m glad that I found this resource. I’m not sure why more people don’t talk about the discomfort post op. I’m also having a hard time drinking, i’m not feeling hungry either. I have small feeling of regret but I am trying to remind myself of the long run. Can anyone relate?

This is normal. It is almost like an initiation phase that will pass. I had a lapband in 2012. On Jan 8 I revised to bypass and had my gall bladder removed. I am still not past the misery stage but getting there. Gas pain is the worst. Keep the faith it will get better.

[Chef 10 7]

4 hours ago, Helen of LaCroix said:

This is such an important thing to address. I got my date… 5 months earlier due to a cancellation. I wasn’t expecting the scheduler to call me until February, for a date in “April/May”. I’m not prepared and have been scrambling trying to get Isopure, cups, Protein Water and shakes, Soup, etc. I havent had a moment to even think about pain management. It’s not something I can predict-seems like everyone is different.

Any recent post-op peeps in here have some wisdom to share regarding post op pain management-outside of the meds prescribed?

Had my surgery on Monday. My pain only lasted a few days. Gas-X really helped for me. Not even taking Tylenol anymore. The more you move around the better. Small sips of beverages was the key for me to not overload. Not having any problems getting my required amount of liquids. Right now only doing one to one and a half Protein Shakes a day with a coffee cup full of strained cream Soup. Hot Decaf tea really helped me. My doctor told me it would be hard to get 60 plus grams of Protein in the first week just to shoot for 30 to 40. I'll be on liquids and Soups until next Thursday for my post-op appointment.

[LisajbKY 11]

Hoping to have my procedure by the end of this month. My doctor had me start the preop diet on January 1st. which has been very challenging as other than Clear Liquids I get to pick out 6 very low calorie diet items. Most of the items are pretty horrible, hoping they give me my date soon so I can see a finish line for the unappealing choices.

[Doris27 27]

On 1/13/2024 at 5:05 AM, Allen Grateful said:

I just had DS stage 1 aka the SADI-S surgery on Jan 10. First couple of days were rough as well. For me, I had uncontrolled hiccups and reflux just sipping Water. I’m on day 3 post op and getting a little better. I still can’t sip very much but the hiccups have subsided a bit. I also couldn’t lye down in my bed due to the pain so I’ve been resting, sitting, and trying to sleep upright in my recliner chair.

How are you doing now? Hope things have settled. Xx