SunshineInMars

Hi Hopeful! I’m sorry you’re having this experience. I can identify with you that the pain is VERY alarming. I too woke up in excruciating pain and immediately requested for pain medication... the actually told me later on that I told them my pain was a 1000 on a scale of 1-10 lmao
I think folks who have had the surgery and experienced pain should be more transparent about it. Yes it’s an awesome and life changing surgery, but there is a lot of pain. I’m 3 days post op, and I’m still having to take the narcotics I was prescribed even though I tried taking extra strength Tylenol to manage the pain to no avail. I also have gas pains, neck, shoulder, and back pain that I use a heating pad on. These are the realities for some of us. Some ppl might truthfully not have any pain. But I know it’s only for a while and I look forward to when all of this would be worth it! I really hope you feel better!!

I’m so happy to hear this! I’ll be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and I’m DRAINED! I’m tired ALL the time... I can sleep for hours. I was starting to feel a kind of way thinking how long will this continue? Especially during the time of the month... I could’ve slept for 24 hours (sorry fellas for the TMI lol)

Hi siblings. Had my two week post op today. Haven’t had any issues; no nausea, vomiting, etc. Lost 9 pounds since surgery and my surgeon said I’m right on track. Took my staples out (borderline painful) Moving on to purées (I had scrambled eggs and avocado earlier this week with no problem). Trying to focus on getting all my Protein and liquids in. Cleared for cardio, no lifting. Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi siblings. Had my two week post op today. Haven’t had any issues; no nausea, vomiting, etc. Lost 9 pounds since surgery and my surgeon said I’m right on track. Took my staples out (borderline painful) Moving on to purées (I had scrambled eggs and avocado earlier this week with no problem). Trying to focus on getting all my Protein and liquids in. Cleared for cardio, no lifting. Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi Hopeful! I’m sorry you’re having this experience. I can identify with you that the pain is VERY alarming. I too woke up in excruciating pain and immediately requested for pain medication... the actually told me later on that I told them my pain was a 1000 on a scale of 1-10 lmao
I think folks who have had the surgery and experienced pain should be more transparent about it. Yes it’s an awesome and life changing surgery, but there is a lot of pain. I’m 3 days post op, and I’m still having to take the narcotics I was prescribed even though I tried taking extra strength Tylenol to manage the pain to no avail. I also have gas pains, neck, shoulder, and back pain that I use a heating pad on. These are the realities for some of us. Some ppl might truthfully not have any pain. But I know it’s only for a while and I look forward to when all of this would be worth it! I really hope you feel better!!

THANK YOU!!!!

Thinking about returning to work this week... had surgery on 6/25 and I feel great. Only taking Tylenol 800mg once a day, no pain, no issue getting liquids down, and feeling good energy wise. Spent yesterday and today at church programs and didn’t feel any different from my normal self.
Only having issues with head hunger and wanting to have soft/puréed foods; although I’m on restriction to Clear Liquids til 7/10

THANK YOU!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!

I don't know if any of you have ever come across this site but OMG, I am so ready for real foods, I can't wait to try some of these. My mouth is watering and I am starving after looking through these dishes/recipes....
https://www.bariatriceating.com/bariatric-recipes.html

https://www.shespeaks.com/Bariatric-friendly-Baked-Ricotta-Recipe here’s the recipe. I think it is in recipes here too. I just went ahead and made it to get rid of the giant tub of ricotta. I had to 4x it bc I bought a 32 oz. so I now have 16 servings. The kids will eat it. Maybe husband too with some breadsticks or something. It tasted good but is very heavy. Eat it slow😉

Thinking about returning to work this week... had surgery on 6/25 and I feel great. Only taking Tylenol 800mg once a day, no pain, no issue getting liquids down, and feeling good energy wise. Spent yesterday and today at church programs and didn’t feel any different from my normal self.
Only having issues with head hunger and wanting to have soft/puréed foods; although I’m on restriction to Clear Liquids til 7/10

we're all going to be skinny zombies

Hi Siblings! I’m three days post-op and I’m still struggling with gas pain (especially when I lay down to sleep). I walk a lot when I’m awake; I make sure to do things for myself like grabbing my Soups, meds, and other things independently. My incisions are VERY itchy and a bit painful. I’ve had to stay with meds around the clock. My shoulders, back, and neck are very sore; I’ve been using a heating pad on those. I’m able to get in a little over 8 oz of liquid in an hour... going to bump it up a bit today and tomorrow, just to make sure I can meet my liquid and Protein goals. No nausea or vomiting, no serious hunger urge, and no feelings of regret 😊

Glad you are hanging in there. That first week really sucks. My surgical glue is finally starting to flake off -- I hear you on being itchy.

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Hi Siblings! I’m three days post-op and I’m still struggling with gas pain (especially when I lay down to sleep). I walk a lot when I’m awake; I make sure to do things for myself like grabbing my Soups, meds, and other things independently. My incisions are VERY itchy and a bit painful. I’ve had to stay with meds around the clock. My shoulders, back, and neck are very sore; I’ve been using a heating pad on those. I’m able to get in a little over 8 oz of liquid in an hour... going to bump it up a bit today and tomorrow, just to make sure I can meet my liquid and Protein goals. No nausea or vomiting, no serious hunger urge, and no feelings of regret 😊

Hi,
You had MAJOR Surgery. You need sleep and rest, and the pain medication will help. Your first week, or start now, take a dose to sleep at night, and take a dose during the day.
Rest, sleep hydration, and being pain free are KEY. You are special, heroic just for going through the process.
Take the prescribed meds. (Don't mean to yell )

Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

Heading to the hospital! I can’t believe it’s here already!!

Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

Heading to the hospital! I can’t believe it’s here already!!

Heading to the hospital! I can’t believe it’s here already!!