Kat0000

Been a while but had VSG on the 14th. 1st post op appt today down 12 lbs and move on to full liquids. Could not take more than a 1oz at the moment. I feel for the ones still dealing with gas pains. I was there a few days ago and then it was just gone. I still burp some but not as bad . Still have incision pain. Best wishes to you all

5 days post op and I will be on clears for 2 weeks b4 full liquids. I am having gas issues. Gas and burping every time I drink still. And gas pains outside of stomach. Other than that I am doing ok. Yall plz tell me this gas situation gets better. I think I might sip to fast. Just because i can doesn't mean I should. Glad to hear ppl are doing well.

1 hour ago, Ylime said:

I feel so good today because I crashed hard yesterday! Pain meds gave me a solid two hour nap and then I fell asleep easily at 8:30 and didn’t wake until 6:30. It’s amazing what a good nights rest can do.

Your doing so well. I been sleeping alot since Tuesday. I am still in the hospital and just taking ice chips but nausea is so much better to today and no more vomiting either. Dealing with a Migraine. Still better than I was.

Hello all. Update...I had VSG yesterday. And yesterday was rough. I am still Npo , nothing by mouth, so hoping to get some ice chips later today or evening. Nausea, heart burn has been the worse so far. I am still happy I did the surgery. I sleep, walk and gets meds. Good luck to everyone else. Falling a sleep writing this.

Had my VSG done this morning. Been in my room since 10 Am. This morning was rough for me between the pain on my right side , had extreme nausea so found a med thats works and on dilawdid on a pain pump. Feelin way better than earlier but a long way to go. I cant have anything by mouth. I vomited earlier too but I am good nowl)

6 hours ago, Tdubs1980 said:

You'll do great. I was first case today. So far so good. Minimal discomfort, lots of gas pains. Can't wait to drink tomorrow. I'll be praying that the Lord keeps you safe during your procedure. Xo

Tina

Thank you so much, on the way now. Hope you are doing well and able to drink something today.

Great Pic . Very cute how you all changed in different ways.

1 hour ago, Ylime said:

Woo Hoo Ladies - I'm nearly 12 hours away from my surgery. I have to check in at 5:30am so I'm going to go to bed as early as possible tonight. I did one final kickboxing workout this morning so hoping that will help put me to sleep later on.

I've been wrapping up all sorts of errands to get things done before my surgery. Grocery shopping and meal planning for the family is done. Did a bunch of laundry and left some instructions for the hubby. I'm so grateful that I can afford someone to clean my house and they'll be coming while I'm in the hospital so I get to come to a completely clean and clutter free home.

Ready to go!!!

Lucky you!!!!! See you on the losers bench. I have to check in at 615 am. Probably be a few hrs after that b4 actual surgery. Good luck friend...

I just got word that I need to be at the hospital at 615am in the morning for my surgery. Woohooo I feel like its gonna happen. Now to get through today. Excited

Oh dang.. you should be going in now since its 225.

1 minute ago, Frustr8 said:

And on Tuesday we will be thinking of YOU! Are you in West Virginia yet? That will make YOU that much closer to ME!

Haha. Still in Georgia near Savannah. Your time is soon now!!!

Good luck to you all. I will meet you on the losers bench Tuesday. I will be thinking of you tomorrow!!!!!

18 minutes ago, mercmerc said:

Okay guys! It worked! I pooped haha after the MoM .. could being constipated be a reason why I gained 1 pound from yesterday to today?

Oh sure it could or some Water retention. Those are normal fluctuations of your weight. Hey, sweetie try to NOT weigh everyday and be a slave to your scale. Happy it worked for you. You can usually count on MOM for relief.

2 hours ago, lizvirgo09 said:

On 8/11/2018 at 7:23 PM, Kat0000 said:

Scheduling some bills in advance , doing some laundry. So things will be done while I am in hospital . My Mom lives with us, shes 78 and will do too much if I let her. I will be in the hospital from Tues to Friday so going to pack my bag tomorrow. I dont have young children anymore so no meal planning. Only my youngest still lives at home and goes to Georgia Southern University which starts the day of my surgery. Shes becoming a science teacher for HS. Husband is in the US Army. Thats my story...

What bade? I live in Augusta Ga and work at Eisenhower!!

Winn at Ft Stewart

Miralax can take a few days to start working. Thats why we suggest other things that will work overnight before it gets worse.

Milk of magnesia to get you going and as needed. Miralax 1 to 2 times a day to keep you going. I would do this combo. Also magnesium citrate is a clear liquid in bottles in the pharmacy will get you unstopped up . That Protein will do this and you will need to stay on top of this.

11 minutes ago, _Shane_ said:

After many last-minute hurdles to jump through the last few weeks (as late as Friday there was still uncertainty - I discovered on Thursday I had to have a CPAP machine at the hospital - so I had one day (Friday) to acquire one. Also PCP only cleared me for surgery last Wednesday (had to get cardiac clearance after a last minute echocardiogram) - surgery is a go for tomorrow - fingers crossed! I'll try to post updates...

Oh wow, they threw alot at you at the last minute. Best wishes and keep us updated and how your doing.

3 hours ago, Fluffy Grandma said:

Well, tomorrow’s the big day!

RNY bypass first thing in the morning

Today is day three of my liquid diet. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I’m not hungry, I just want to chew something and Jello just doesn’t cut it.

I was planning on sleeping the day away so tomorrow would come and I could just get this over with, but my back just isn’t going to let that happen. So, I guess I’ll try and keep busy.

Oh Good Luck, excited for you. I will right behind you Tuesday. And my back is the same way. Are you nervous??

Been quite a day for me. Surgery is Tuesday. My daughter who is 19 woke me up crying in pain. Thank God she was the only patient in the ER waiting room so we went straight back. So much pain ended up that she has a kidney stone that has now made it to the bladder. Poor kid. Glad I there to take her to the hospital. Back at home now and ready for my surgery.

4 hours ago, mercmerc said:

4 hours ago, AELdoesRNY said:

@mercmerc I think mine says 30-60mL for adults. I think I’ve been just doing 30mL and sometimes less depending on how blocked up/full/bloated I’m feeling. In my experience it has worked better when I take it in the evening for a BM the next day than in the morning or early afternoon, but it’s difficult to know for sure.

Okay! I took 2 Tbs!! Which is 30 ml!! So maybe I should do more?

If your that backed up , i would for sure than drink what Water u can manage after. I hate to say it but can u do a enema to get things moving or dulcolax suppositories ? Doing both ends at once.

1 minute ago, Mel86 said:

How can I reply to posts? It’s not giving me an option to reply specifically to someone.

Do you see the Quote button at the bottom of their post. Push that and a box should come up for you to type under of what you quoted

8 hours ago, ZeroCool said:

Only a few more days left for me, too! OMG it won't get here soon enough lol

Its taken forever to get here. Its a journey...

15 minutes ago, ammie0207 said:

In August 14!

Surgery twins!!!!! How are you feeling?

7 minutes ago, photogirl70 said:

I had a lot of issues with Constipation, but I was home the same day I had surgery. (sleeve w/ hh repair) and wish I had taken something earlier. I'm better now though. I am not sure what the tightness is but I've heard it from several people. I think the area behind my incision is part of the healing process and scar tissue forming.

As far as gas pain goes, just like everyone else will tell you, walking helps a lot. Pats on the back help too. I liked mine more like pounding on my back.

I am going to bring things to the hospital for constipation like Miralax, suppositories. And taking colace now twice a day. I don't have a liquid preop diet so maybe this well help also. Thanks for your response.

Well, by reading yall experiences it helps alot for surgery on Tuesday. Sleeve with hiatal hernia repair. Whats the tightness feeling for? The gas pain worries me a little not going to lie.... And bought everything possibe to avoid Constipation but they wont release me until day 4 on Friday.