Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I've had diarrhea since surgery' date=' so no poop fears here. Just called my surgeon because I have a low grade fever, elevated heart rate, and heart palpitations. This is some what normal for me after a major trauma, my body always spazzes out. He wants me to come in, in the morning for an EKG. He thinks I'm fine though.[/quote']

Praying for good results for you.

Surgery yesterday. Couldn't walk yesterday w/o feeling nauseated. But walking today isn't a problem. Been passing some gas by belching. Sore but I think a lot of it is gas among with tenderness around lap Entry points.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

I am so glad you you posted I was wondering about you. Keep us posted.

I had the Q pump. It drips a numbing medication all over your insides. It lasts 72 hours. I went home with it. Hubby had to pull it out' date=' that was awkward. It worked okay, but I also had other pain mere.[/quote']

Your husband stronger stomached than mine is. I hope you are feeling better.

Surgery yesterday. Couldn't walk yesterday w/o feeling nauseated. But walking today isn't a problem. Been passing some gas by belching. Sore but I think a lot of it is gas among with tenderness around lap Entry points.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

Glad to hear you're doing good

The painkiller in the pump keeps me pretty darn sleepy. They will remove that tomorrow. So hopefully more energy tomorrow.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

The painkiller in the pump keeps me pretty darn sleepy. They will remove that tomorrow. So hopefully more energy tomorrow.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Just wanted to share my journey with everyone so far. My surgery was Dec.3rd and everything went really good. I had a good amount of pain the day of and started feeling better each day. I came home on the 5th and I was feeling great On post-op day 4 and 5 - I started to have some pain in my back on the left side. My doc wanted me to go in to have it checked and I had pneumonia I was treated with IV antibiotics and given 2 liquid antibiotics to take at home. The pain in my back was pretty intense for about a week. I am feeling wonderful now I am so glad that I made this choice for a healthier me and every day I am feeling better and better. Even tho I had a rough start and know that there will be more rough patches to come- I am so excited about the new me :) (if any of you guys start having the pain in your back in the rib area-please call your doc and have it checked!) I am starting to walk more and more and I am starting to get my liquids and protien in like I should. I wish everyone luck and hope you all have a speedy recovery and are feeling as good as I am

So I'm supposed to get in 2 shakes + 64oz of fluids a day. Right now I'm getting in 2 shakes + 40oz of fluids. That isn't absolutely terrible is it? I've tried so hard to get in the last 24oz and I just can't do it yet. I'm 4 days post op.

So I kinda cheated... Said I wouldn't step on the scale til Monday but I was weak so I stepped on fully clothed and it said.... 326 if that's true mon that's exactly 50 lbs ALREADY

Ok guys I need some advice... I ran out of my liquid pain meds yesterday my doctor forgot to call my refill in so I am left in full pain right now its really really bad and has me doubled over I was wondering if maybe it would be ok to take some differant pain meds that I still have it is ""loratab with acetaminphen 7.5mg""

Ok guys I need some advice... I ran out of my liquid pain meds yesterday my doctor forgot to call my refill in so I am left in full pain right now its really really bad and has me doubled over I was wondering if maybe it would be ok to take some differant pain meds that I still have it is ""loratab with acetaminphen 7.5mg""

What were you taking that you ran out of? I would take the lotitab...that's what I was on for 2 Weeks..if in doubt, Call your provider...just as long as you don't take it along with tylenol

What were you taking that you ran out of? I would take the lotitab...that's what I was on for 2 Weeks..if in doubt' date=' Call your provider...just as long as you don't take it along with tylenol[/quote']

That's what my doc prescribed for me so it must be safe... Does your bariatric center have an on call doc? I'd try calling them first because maybe there is a reason you didn't get the loritab first

You should be fine with the lortab.

Glad to hear that our more recent December dates are doing so well....So glad you are on the losers bench, but don't forget to get up and walk! I'm returning to work tomorrow and after the tragedy in CT can't wait to see MY kids (students) and tell them how much I missed them all. Bittersweet homecoming, but looking so forward to it! Stay healthy and keep healing everyone!

So I'm supposed to get in 2 shakes + 64oz of fluids a day. Right now I'm getting in 2 shakes + 40oz of fluids. That isn't absolutely terrible is it? I've tried so hard to get in the last 24oz and I just can't do it yet. I'm 4 days post op.

I think that's excellent! I can't even get in a full shake! I'm just too full and feel like vomiting. I have been drinking liquids but it's the thicker liquids that have me kinda blah. Got some isopure tonight but that isn't real tasty either. Gonna try it again tomorrow am. Anyone have any other suggestions for liquid proteins? Even if I can't get all my protein in, maybe I can get a little with other stuff? This is hard!