Almost cancelled my RNY as I had set in bed preop, IV started & very hungry.

[LisaCO 169]

They almost cancelled my RNY yesterday after a 2 hour delay. The surgery before me had become very complicated. The NP said the surgeon was exhausted & he had already cancelled the surgery behind me. I was so stressed I thought this must be a sign to not do the surgery. But then my Dr. & his assistant came to see me. I asked my surgeon if he was ok had he eaten was he tired. He was very honest. He said I am going to eat now & I know my limits. I am ready to do your surgery. About 30 minutes later I was given some versed & taken to the OR. All the OR crew reassured me everything was going to be ok. Last thing I told the crew was pray to Jesus for no complications & my Dr.s assistant gave me a hug. I am now 10 hours post I have walked twice by my choice. The pain is tolerable feels like I have done 200 to many sit ups. My PCA pump is keeping the pain under control with a pain ball. No nausea, dizziness, gas pain or head ache at all. I can not believe how good I feel. I want to share my comments because all your comments & support has helped me so much. Maybe I can help the next person in line wating for surgery someone too. Thank you all!

[smiley922 447]

The anxiety would have done me in, I am glad you made it through, best of luck to you as you recover.

[alibye 14]

I am glad you were able to soldier forth and your surgeon was able to recover and regain his strength. Now rest in between the walks and do whatever you can to get that gas out of your system while you still have that lovely pain pump working for you!

[LisaCO 169]

They took my pump away. Now going try some oral pain meds. Im sore but pain is tolerable Been walking well. So scared to put to much in my pouch & get sick. Still no nausea or gas pain Yes me too. No one wants a tired surgeon.

[Sherrischeffler 74]

Go dlow dont lift or push/pull til dr approves .drink plenty of fluids so a stricture wont occur.

[LisaCO 169]

I was dis charged today. I have yet to pass gas (flatus). I have taken a milk of mag twice. Any suggestions?

[Sherrischeffler 74]

Take it every few hrs & dont strain truing to hsve bowel movements they wont come as often as previously due to food intake. It will happen.

[LisaCO 169]

Ok thank you.

[Bryan Graeve 50]

Take long walks. Good for preventing clots and passing gas

[LisaCO 169]

Thanks Bryan I passed gas the 3rd day post op then continued I continue to walk everyday. My legs didnt ever swell. I think I have a round body & skinny legs it will be nice to even out someday. Haha. I am now 8 days post op. 1st week doctor visit with my pcp.

[LisaCO 169]

Today.

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats I'm glad your surgery went great focus on one day at a time each day does get better keep us focus and welcome to the losers bench.