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FLUFFYMOM    19

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I work in robotics at my hospital and the swelling is usually not severe

Oh good. Glad to hear that. I would hate to wake up and look grotesque.

The cool thing is that because it is robot assisted surgery and I have already lost some weight. My doctor is not requiring the usual 2 weeks lived shrink diet that I was anticipating. Just said be sure not to gain weight and do clear liquid and mag citrate day before surgery.

He says the robot assisted surgery is a faster recovery and less pain also lower risk of hernias. So that is good too.

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FLUFFYMOM    19

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I just left the hospital. I feel pretty good. A lot of gas still in me. My Dr said everything went great. He sent me a prescription for prilosec he told me I have to take this faithfully. Is this true anyone out there told the same?

Yep. My surgeon requires antacid meds for a whole year after surgery to prevent ulcers

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YoColeFleet    246

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Oh my goodness! I didn't feel a thing! Lol she was like "Ok' date=' it's out." And I didn't even know she has started doing anything! The best thing?? I can start soft foods next Wednesday! I don't have to go through the full liquid or puréed stages! Sooooo excited for some flavor back in my life!!! God is SO good! :)[/quote']

That's wonderful, did she say why you didn't have to do liquids first? Im just curious

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YoColeFleet    246

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I had surgery Thursday and didn't really shake the anesthesia hangover until Saturday. It gets better.

Yeah that anesthesia was a monster, it took me awhile to come out, I didn't like it, my throat is very sore due to that.

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kristlynngirl    184

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Yeah that anesthesia was a monster' date=' it took me awhile to come out, I didn't like it, my throat is very sore due to that.[/quote']

I still have a little frog in my throat when I try to talk if I haven't for a while. I have allergies and asthma so if you do too you may have it for a few days also.

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YoColeFleet    246

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Did you call the doctor? I am hoping all is okay

My team is wonderful, they had me to come in, checked me out, did a blood test to make sure Im not bleeding on the inside, I have to go back tomorrow, they are monitoring my blood levels, my hemroids may have been irritated, so far Im passing gas without the blood. I wonder how long does it take for the gas to be gone?

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Mel3620    299

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My team is wonderful' date=' they had me to come in, checked me out, did a blood test to make sure Im not bleeding on the inside, I have to go back tomorrow, they are monitoring my blood levels, my hemroids may have been irritated, so far Im passing gas without the blood. I wonder how long does it take for the gas to be gone?[/quote']

Yay! Glad they are watching it. I don't think I have endured quite as much has as others. Hopefully, it's gone soon!

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YoColeFleet    246

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I had the robot surgery as well. It was awesome! I didn't notice any swelling.

The way my neck look, I might of had robotic surgery, lol..just kidding...my neck is sore.

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iamworthit    208

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Finally had surgery and back in a room at 5:30. Had a hard time coming out of anesthesia. Very tired and Loopy feeling. Not much pain today and I've been up walking.

I have had a bit of nausea. They are keeping me unto friday. My oxygen has been a little low but overall doing pretty well

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YoColeFleet    246

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I just left the hospital. I feel pretty good. A lot of gas still in me. My Dr said everything went great. He sent me a prescription for prilosec he told me I have to take this faithfully. Is this true anyone out there told the same?

Yes all RNY patients are placed on this for 12 weeks or more along with blood thinners, glade your on your way home yaayyyy!!

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Mel3620    299

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Yes all RNY patients are placed on this for 12 weeks or more along with blood thinners' date=' glade your on your way home yaayyyy!![/quote']

I am not on blood thinners, although I had 2 shots in hospital for that.

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kristlynngirl    184

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I am not on blood thinners' date=' although I had 2 shots in hospital for that.[/quote']

Thanks to my genetic blood clotting disorder I get to give myself those shots. Every day. For four weeks. My stomach is a roadmap of bruises at this point.

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Mel3620    299

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9 days post op, and I am so sick of Protein shakes! So tired of sweet stuff. I put unflavored protein in Soup broth today, but I want to chew something! Okay- whining done! :)

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Poolie01    8

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Can't believe surgery is in SEVEN days. I'm so excited! I've been reading everyone's post op experiences and I feel prepared but I'm sure once I'm in y'all's shoes ill get all out of whack again. But I have y'all and a great support team so I'm ready for this. SEVEN MORE DAYS!!

Awesome kdgaines, I'm havering my surgery in seven days too, yay! I know we're going to do great!

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kdgaines    41

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I hear ya!! FIVE more days for me' date=' Tuesday can NOT get here fast enough, just want this to be over!! Best of luck to you!![/quote']

Thank you! Best of luck to you!!

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    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

        Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

      Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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