punk.rock.mama

Hi all, I am 5 days post-op and have been home for 3 days. I started having very bad back pain (almost like back labour) anyone have this too or know if it could be gas pain or surgery related? I did have several feet of intestine removed and several inches of bowel also removed....anyone got info/advice?!?!?

Thanks everyone, it is exactly what y'all said, the way I am sitting during the day/sleeping flat all night. ...and/or gas lol Feeling a lot better today

While I am only 5 days post op all I can think is after having done this much hard work and going through this much pain you/your body deserve to be healthy once and for all! Indulgences can be a great motivator for staying ON the wagon, but if you have guilt afterwards that is a good sign of over indulgence! Did you keep any pre-surgery clothing? Or pictures? Take at good look at them an decide of the food is worth the risk of losing all that progress :/ Good luck! The strength is within you, just need to realize your potential!!!!

I did the optifast900 liquid diet for 21 days pre-op had the roux-en-y gastric bypass on thurs aug9 and was sent home aug11 (far too soon I felt) but I am home now and doing fairly well, the gas pain is constant and the incision pain is only really bad getting in or out of bed. I am so blessed to have my partner doing everything to help me out (lifts, cleaning, shopping ect) and our daughter is with my parents for the rest of the week also. I just the gas pain would ease up a bit, I have only passed a small amount a couple times...any recommendations for natural pain relief??

Yeah, I have been "walking" in my apt and laying in bed with my legs up but only little bubbles escape even though I feel HUGE gurgles in there, and when I do walk I feel it pushing on my insides. Just so exhausted from the pain, and the constant eating/drinking/pills... How Long Does This Stage Last??!!

Sucks, the first fat to go is face (awesome) and then boobs I am in the same boat, I finally hit a nice full D after having my daughter and my partner can already see my boobs sagging :( I have looked into spanxs bras, they are pricey but seem to be the best option for my body/future body type

It could be as simple as not having enough fluids, do you use a cpap/bipap? I do and even with the humidity set top notch I still have a horrible sore throat/dry nose. Maybe try sipping some skim milk as it will help coat with thin mucous? Good luck!!

I totally hear ya, I am only 4days post op and I am already so miserable dealing with all the pain I am having regret thoughts as it is. That being said, I am trying to focus on the fact that I over indulged all this time so I can give up some of my faves till I heal and get into a healthier routine. Hang in there lady, take the positive and use the negative to push your father towards your goal!!

I had the same 21days of optifast, I wasn't really hungry after the first 3-4days but the cravings were insane and I HATED everyone who ate around me. But I did lose 23.5lbs and there was a huge dip where my liver sat and shrunk, was a great motivator