irishgal21

Just joined the Facebook page there.

I am 4 weeks post Gasteic Bypass.. Based in Ireland but had my op in the UK.

Manchester, UK

By the way, smelling the alcohol... Not drinking it ?

Yes. The nausea is ****. I've experienced it a few times since surgery. I was told that the alcohol that gets rid of the germs can help. But I haven't sourced this yet.

Has anyone started a private group on facebook for October surgery? I am 12days post surgery now. Text book recovery and feeling great. Went back to work on Wednesday (9days post op) and it's great to be back into a routine. Already feeling the weightloss in my clothes. Long may this continue. Hope everyone is having a great weekend ♡

I have to do Fragmin shots into my belly for 21days post op. It's not sore, just mentally hate injections so can't wait for this part to be over (4days post op, so still a way to go) Smell wise I haven't noticed anything however my gas is frequent and stinky!!

I asked a similar question. It's seemingly caused by ketosis... My mouth and breath feel stinking.

Can't fault a thing about travelling to the UK. Beat of lick with yours. So nice to be back home recovering.

Thanks Frustr8. You're so very kind. I am very proud of myself. Hope you are doing well also x

Hi guys. Apologies on delay in coming on. Had bypass on the 1st October, had a remarkable recovery. No issues what so ever, very minimal pain and no gas pain... A lot of gas burps but no pain thank God. 7 little incisions across the abdomen and on a little paracetamol for pain but more muscular pain than anything else - like a day late pain after a tough session in the gym. Hopefully recovery continues this well. Was 13lbs down on the liver shrinkage diet and obviously did enough as surgeon was thrilled with my surgery. Went to theatre at 4.30pm and back in my own bed for 9.30pm... Was very sleepy for a while coming around and O2 levels kept dropping but that was it. Was up and out of bed with hair and make up done at 10am the next morning for surgeons rounds. I am currently on route to the Ferry (had surgery in the UK) and cannot wait to get into my own bed and surroundings. Hope everyone is doing ok x

Under 2 weeks out from surgery now... Things are getting VERY real, very quickly!

So glad to hear you are over and done with frustr8. Looking forward to hearing how you are recovering. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I know how much you have wanted this.

I did thank God. Booked in for the 1st of October. Can't get my head around it... So nervous. How about you?

I reckon we sound like we are in the same boat. Nervous for surgery and the initial recovery... But excited to see what happens and how things change post recovery. Congrats on making the decision to do this. It's been the most difficult choice of my life.. But hopefully the most worthwhile to get my life back. X