AmandaD.

Hey everyone! 5 months post op and I’ve been noticing that I have a lump directly under one of my incisions from gastric bypass surgery in June. I’m assuming it’s nothing serious - probably just some scar tissue but I don’t meet with my surgeon until December to ask him so I was just going to see if anyone had anything similar?? Hope everyone’s progress is going well!

Hey! I just hit a month post op and the past week or so I’ve noticed every day my weight fluctuates 4lbs (roughly)… has anyone else noticed this? I feel like losing/gain 4lbs a day seems a little crazy… just wondering if this is another one of those “wait it out moments” for us. Hope everyone is doing well!

Has anyone been getting headaches after they start their vitamins? I’ve had a bad headache for three days and the only consistency I’ve noticed as it’s been since starting my multi vitamin… I’m not getting in much protein either which may be it as well?? It’s awful and I had to break open my back up narcotics for the pain to be able to function

Same! I can drink a lot as well. Last night my husband made soup and I had 2 (small) bowls of the broth and almost a whole sweet potato… I mean it took me almost 1 1/2 - 2 hrs of stopping and drinking but I still feel like I should have felt at least uncomfortable and I was perfectly fine… 2 weeks post op today.

That’s great! I’m so envious!! I had surgery on June 7th & I still have scabs and the liquid glue on all of my incisions unfortunately- most of my incisions are almost healed except for the one near my belly button, that one is giving me the most problems

Oh wow, that’s fast! I’m 12 days post op & my liquid bandage is still on all of my incisions & they’re not healed yet… that’s great for you!!

Has anyone’s Dr. told them how many weeks before they’re allowed to submerge incisions? 90+° here in FL & can’t wait to swim!

11 days post op from Bypass with Hernia surgery. Yesterday was the first day with minimal pain. I have to admit I’ve definitely been sneaking some (very) small portions of food in here and there, even though I start purées on Wednesday, and my body has had no issues keeping down anything! It gives me more energy and makes me feel a lot better. The only thing that still bothers me is I still have a lot of gas… and I can’t sleep well at night because I sleep on my side. I am SO sick of sleeping on my back. Good luck to everyone’s recoveries!!

What is everyone thinking about for their first puréed foods? I’m a picky eater and honestly hate mushy textures so I’m trying to get ideas for puréed foods I can handle… only 4 more days!

Does anyone still have sharp pain from any of their incisions a week post op? Debating whether or not I should call (again) to be seen… my right incision has been killing me since surgery. I figured it was just a post op normal but I am a week out from post op and the pain has not weakened at all. If I am not on pain killers (Hydrocodone) I can’t even sit on the couch comfortably or walk… the right incision is so painful and when feeling it it’s pushed into my body (like dips into it, doesn’t lie flat) just wondering if anyone has this as well or if I should contact surgeon.

What cheese sauce were you allowed to have? I feel as though mashed potato is the only thing I’ll be eating. Did you buy the pre made potato or did you mash your own?

What are you all eating for the puréed stage?? I dislike most mushy textures (oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, etc.) trying to find something that I may like…

They did, but they messed up on the QTY so I have to call them first thing tomorrow morning to get the correct amount. I’m already finished my narcotics so I’m relying on muscle relaxers to help right now… it’s awful lol

Thank you so much for the reassurance! I was getting nervous. I used a belly band this morning and it’s a lot better holding it all in… I’ll try the ice/heat! Hopefully it starts to feel better soon. Thank you!!!

Anyone having sharp aches in their right side incision?? I’m only 4 days post op so I’m sure it’s normal but no other “incision spot” is sore except for this one… didn’t know if there would be a reason. Calling Monday if it still hurts as much as it does now…

Anyone else sleeping a crazy amount?? I could literally sleep 12 hours straight. I’m going to have to start setting alarms for meds/water/ protein. Had surgery on Wednesday… still sore, almost all gas is gone.

Two days post op and woke up in a lot of pain… still have a lot of gas in me. Being discharged today. Going to miss the good painkillers. Hope everyone is feeling better.

We’ll, had my first post op coughing fit… that was extremely unpleasant lol

Great job, Lizrios!! I had HH repair too and the gas pain around that area is the area that “hurts the most”. Just woke up for more lab work… they’re going to have me up for more tests & starting full liquid already today! Good luck everyone, we all got this!!

Surgery done! Staying in the hospital 3 days just monitoring fluid. Leak test around midnight tonight and if I’m cleared they want me to try soup and jello. I have to be honest, I was in a lot more pain waking up than I thought. Gas pains are awful, a little better now with walking but wow. Good luck to everyone this week & those who had their surgeries today! We did it!

Sitting and waiting for my IV! Good luck everyone today!

For those that don’t have the regular liquid diet - do you still have a clear liquid diet 24 hours before surgery?? I didn’t have any “diet” prior to today with my liquid diet since my surgery is tomorrow but my head is killing me so I want to eat some bread or something small to help. Meds aren’t helping… I just wonder if it’ll be that hindering to my surgery tomorrow at 10am…

Good luck tomorrow!! I won’t know when I go tomorrow until this afternoon. I don’t know why they wait so last minute, that’s another thing bothering me is I don’t even know my surgery time. I’m hoping morning so I can just get this over with!

Surgery day tomorrow and I’m starting to freak out lol worried about the pain I’ll be in waking up and that first initial sip of water 😩

Sorry if this was already discussed, starting to think about what to pack for next Wednesday - any essentials you guys were glad was in your hospital bag?? Thank you!!