MourningTheLossOfBeer

Just like everything else with this surgery, experiences vary. I had little to no gas pain. Hope yours is smooth.

My doctor explained that they do 3 leak test. One during the operation, one where you drink the nasty crap, then they also monitor your port for leaks. Sounds like they missed or elected not to do one of your tests. As to food leaking into your abdomen, I would think you would have been very sick already as stomach acid would be leaking as well. If you're not feeling any illness or strange pains I wouldn't be too worried. But it might not hurt to call your doctor.

I'm sure others have more experience than me, but I'm 1 week post OP. My dr allows purees as tolerated after day 3, although I waited until today to start. I had some Turkey with a teaspoon of gravy and maybe a tablespoon or 2 of potatoes. Didn't puree it, but chewed it into oblivion. Definitely feel full, but not bad. Just take it slow and listen to your body.

I would say it's probably not normal, it did not happen to me. But might be common with this surgery or the nerve block they give you. Did you discuss it with your DR?

Thanks for the encouragement ?

Hey all, I am 5 days post OP. Overall the procedure was really smooth. I didn't take any narcotics after the first day, and no pain meds at all since leaving the hospital. Gas pain was at a minimum, and I was up and walking around the same night. I was concerned by some of the stories I had read on here, but it seems like I received great care. I feel like I'm starting to get my appetite back but wont be able to progress to mushy food for another nine days. Just a bump in the road I guess. I started my pre OP diet on 11/5 @ 328 lbs, as of this morning I'm at 299, (309 on surgery day), so it's the first time being sub 300 in over a decade. I know this is just the beginning and I'm sure there will be more challenges ahead, but I wanted to put this out there for someone like myself that was just lurking and being intimidated by some of the bad experiences that some have posted.

This is the type of insight I'm looking for. Have you tried any of the beers carbonated with nitro instead of CO2?

Been lurking for awhile. It's going down tomorrow at 10am, so I broke down and created an account. I'm sure I'll be back with questions. It's been great reading other people's experiences. I think I'm ready.