Hello Rny family I am pre-op and I'm just curious if there are any issues that you have come across that you'd have know pre-surgery? Thanks so much.

Hello Rny family I am pre-op and I'm just curious if there are any issues that you have come across that you'd have know pre-surgery? Thanks so much.

Hello. I am 3 weeks post op. The surgery I and of itself was not so bad. I was in good hands with my surgeon and the hospital I had my procedure done. There was some pain, but it was well monitored with meds. I walked much, and drank my water! One thing In my current food stage of purée foods. I thought being able to switch over from liquids to foods that are somewhat solid would be an easy turn over, and boy was I wrong! The body needs time to adjust, as well as the stomach, and even the throat. It's a gradual process. I find though I'm allowed to eat chicken as a soft food I'm unable to get it down. It gets stuck in my throat. I'll add also add, dumping is real! I experienced it the very first day I got the go ahead to begin stage 2. I panicked cause I'm like wth is going on? I kid you not, I was scared, cold, hot, nauseous, and kept spitting, and then there is the intensity of the cramps! I hopped in the shower, which in retrospect was a bad move, and I quickly got out. Lying down for about 15 mins helped much. Lastly, my cycle although it was shorter was quite painful, rendering it difficult to do much of anything! I hope this is a one time thing, and not something I should expect monthly. I hope your experiences will go smooth! Best to you.

Edited March 28, 201412 yr by sophiastuffin

Thanks especially for the desciption and warning of getting in the shower in the event of a dumping episode. I had some a few times being sleeved so it makes sense that I will with the bypass too. The only thing that works for me, like you said is for me to lie down until it passes.