Lillymunster

I had surgery the same day. How are you feeling now?

My pain was way better today. I’m 6 days post op today and I’ve just had Tylenol. I’m still having a hard time telling when I’m full. I stop when the burping starts.

Did anyone’s incision sites leak? One of mine has a clear yellowish fluid coming out. It’s not hot, painful or foul smelling so I know it’s not infected. It’s just leaking a lot.

I woke up in recovery in severe pain. I kept calling for a nurse and after what seemed like forever they gave me something. I woke up when I got to my room and i got into my bed myself. I was pretty out of it. My cath hurt so they took it out that night and I got to the bathroom with help. I was in a lot of pain that night and kept hitting my pain pump but it didn’t help. I thought morphine would have been better. The day after I woke up and felt much better. Did my swallow study and started with water. Started walking that day. I came home on 10/31 and I feel like my pain hasn’t improved. I do a lot of walking and wonder if I’m doing too much.

How long did everyone’s pain last? I’m 5 days post op and still have a lot of pain. I can get up and walk and do stuff but I hurt. The main area is right below my sternum. I’m getting my fluids and protein in, I go real slow and take small sips so I don’t think it’s that. My stomach is still real bloated too. I don’t think I should be concerned yet, just curious about other people’s experiences.

I’m not on puréed yet so I can’t offer any advice but I’m interested to hear what others say.

I’m just doing water, protein shakes and broth. It’s still so weird that water fills me up.

I feel better this am. I never would have thought half a yogurt would make me feel like I just had Thanksgiving dinner.

Full feels different now. Too full caused pain almost in between my boobs. I’m having trouble telling the difference between full and being sore from surgery. How does full feel for everyone?

Hi. My gastric bypass was Monday. Monday night was rough but by Tuesday I felt much better. Water has been going down no problem as long as I take my time. Today was my first day on full liquids. My protein shake was a little harder but I did it. My plan allows for no fat, low sugar, low calorie greek yogurt on the full liquid stage. I got about half of that down before I felt terrible. Very sharp pains and short of breath, I hoping walking and taking a break from any fluids will help. Think I'll wait another few days before I try greek yogurt again.