March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[kraney 219]

I'm home from hospt. Had surg on Tuesday. Did Clear Liquids ( 60cc's every hour) all day. Today I started full liquid diet for 2 weeks til my post op. I'm to get 120 cc's every hour and increase as tolerated a little at a time. I haven't had a BM but I did pass gas once. The gas pains are still a big issue it hurts really bad but no nausea so far thank god. I came off the more phone yest bc it wasn't helpings and started the loratab and thy seems to help but it tastes nasty so I have to take a drink after that. All in all it's going good. I did gain 14 pounds in the hosp bc of all the gas they filled me up with and the amount of fluids I got. I did have to get more fluids than normal bc my urine didn't look good and my kidney function levels started to increase. I'm happy to be here.

I wish the best for everyone.

Hope your recovery at home goes great

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

[kraney 219]

I suppose to have 4 med cups of clear liquid and 2 med cups of Protein Shake every hour. I can't do it' date=' it's too much. I'm really trying. I'm only 2 days post op. any suggestions. I'm trying to walk as much as I can too. This gas pain is terrible that I have to take the pain meds every 4 hrs for some relief. I also take chewable gas x too, but u can only take so many a day. I need this gas gone![/quote']

Honestly I only focused on my Water for those first couple days. I'm only 8 days po and just started getting more Protein in. Good luck

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

[kraney 219]

So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

I am also on full liquid diet. I have just been swallowing mine with a tiny amount of Water. I space them out through out the morning, afternoon, evening. I did previously read that others suggest crushing and putting in Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup. I bought it, but haven't tried my meds in it.

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

[kraney 219]

I'm having a good day! My biggest problem is being so full. I have a Gtube that goes to my remnant stomach' date=' and I have to put two boost shakes in there as well as any of the 80oz of fluids that I can't get into my pouch each day. The problem is I don't feel like my remnant stomach is emptying like it should b/c it's always full, I have to constantly open the tube and empty my stomach. I'm getting around good, and having minimal pain. The key to getting rid of the gas is to walk!! That does it every time. Everytime I get up and walk for even ten minutes, I have to pee and pass gas, sometimes even a BM. So walk, walk, walk. I just want to feel normal and not so full!![/quote']

I was wondering why so many people had g tubes in after surgery. They removed my remnant stomach.

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

[mtpo13 6]

Hi all, I had my surgery on Wednesday and am home today. Only need Tylenol for the soreness..haven't had any nausea..I think I am very lucky. I do have one weird thing happening. It started in the hospital and continues but to a lesser degree and that is shakiness or trembling. Has anyone else had that? I think it's related to the anesthia.

[Ab1986 14]

Hi everyone! I'm 3 days post op and feel so weak today. I finally started passing gas from the bottom end last night.

But today my pouch isn't as happy as it was. Is this normal?

[cranialmalady 50]

Hi everyone! I'm 3 days post op and feel so weak today. I finally started passing gas from the bottom end last night.

But today my pouch isn't as happy as it was. Is this normal?

Hmmm... Define "happy". There's a whole lot of variations on normal, so I'd be willing to bet you're probably ok. Are you feeling bad? Congrats on the gas! It's the little things

[nhnurse1 108]

Hmmm... Define "happy". There's a whole lot of variations on normal, so I'd be willing to bet you're probably ok. Are you feeling bad? Congrats on the gas! It's the little things

You'll get a big AMEN from me on that too. I have been so gassy today, finally passed a bunch and had a BM. My stomach is very loud. It growls ALL the time. Walking has helped but as soon as I put food in there, the noise starts again. I had my husband pick up Dannon lite and fit yogurt today but noticed it has 10g of sugar. I am nervous to try it, I can only have 2tbsp so I am hoping it will be alright but any input is appreciated.

[vens1920 16]

Hello everyone,

I'm four days post op and feeling pretty darn good. The first two days were kinda rough, but now I am sipping, walking, and resting. Glad to be on the other side!

[2bhealthy 45]

You'll get a big AMEN from me on that too. I have been so gassy today' date=' finally passed a bunch and had a BM. My stomach is very loud. It growls ALL the time. Walking has helped but as soon as I put food in there, the noise starts again. I had my husband pick up Dannon lite and fit yogurt today but noticed it has 10g of sugar. I am nervous to try it, I can only have 2tbsp so I am hoping it will be alright but any input is appreciated.[/quote']

I eat the Dannon Light n fit Greek yogurt- has twice the Protein and less sugar. However I was given the rule of thumb to avoid anything more than 12-14 g of sugar per sitting.

[Nicole K 352]

I suppose to have 4 med cups of clear liquid and 2 med cups of Protein Shake every hour. I can't do it' date=' it's too much. I'm really trying. I'm only 2 days post op. any suggestions. I'm trying to walk as much as I can too. This gas pain is terrible that I have to take the pain meds every 4 hrs for some relief. I also take chewable gas x too, but u can only take so many a day. I need this gas gone![/quote']

Your pouch is swollen from surgery. try your best with liquids. Your goal to stay hydrated. Walking gets rid of gas. in a week you will feel much better. Good luck.

[missybrown44 8]

Janel

Glad u got meds hope you feel better!

[Blaq_Butterfly 27]

Tonight I was hungry ! I blame my family for eating mcds in front of me. Now working on my 2 oz of food and I discovered pineapple juice 100 percent yummmm I was getting burnt out on crystal light

[tbaby 27]

Have you tried to just cut them in half and swallow them with Water? I thought I would have to crush some of mine but have been able to take them as usual without crushing them just have you cut them. I too am still on full liquids but the pills dissolve so quickly once they go down. So they shouldn't harm you.

I have not tried that yet. Tomorrow I was going to crush and take one at a time and see how that goes. If that doesn't work I will try ur idea. Thank you.

[tbaby 27]

I just take mine whole one at a time. My doc told me not to crush them unless I had any problems' date=' and so far so good. I take 3 pills every morning. One is small, but the other 2 are about the size of a Tylenol. If you have to crush them, sugar free pudding is the way to go.[/quote']

I thought about pudding bc I'm on full liquids but I wasn't sure bc my dr said applesauce.