February

[GAWildKat 82]

I had my gallbladder removed in 2004.

Edited February 7, 2015 by GAWildKat

[tissiegirl 36]

Thanks ! Was curious I read on the boards sometimes people experience gallbladder attacks and end up with gallstones. My surgeon said in the 90's when they did the surgeries the norm was to take the gallbladders out automatically now they don't only if there s seems to big an issue.

[Melanie36 71]

Part of my pre op appointment this week was a gall bladder ultrasound. If it showed any signs of issues, my surgeon would have taken it out. Mine was good, so I keep it, but my surgeon is putting me on a gall bladder medicine to prevent stones since like 40% of RNY patients experience gall bladder issues during the rapid weight loss.

[SweetGAPeach 32]

Thanks for the info Crosby! I'm hoping that getting this weight off first will help me push the hip further out...it hurts pretty bad so we will see.

So excited for you GAWildKat!

Good luck to all the Feb. 9th peeps!????

[ambernamber 84]

My surgery was 4 days ago. I stayed in the hospital and extra day because I was having some nasuea the day I was supposed to go home. Overall the pain isn't terrible. I don't have a lot of pain until I stand up. Could be everything shifting again after laying down. Under my doctor's advise I am taking tylonal in the place of a pain killer. I have Oxycodone for times where it gets pretty bad but I am trying to avoid that as much as I can.

Do anyone else have that pain while standing? It kind of feels like cramps all over my stomach.

[GAWildKat 82]

I do, from rhe incisions stretching a bit. Today I walked 3000 steps, my shoes are killing my feet lol. Waiting on my husband to finish checking out at Sams then limp off to the conversion van parked in the outer reaches of the Sam's universe.

[chrissybug 9]

I had surgery Feb 5th. The gas pain has been the worst. My incisions hurt more today. I had a lot of nausea in the hospital. Have only taken 1 pain pill at home. It's hard to swallow without causing gas

I have to drink 5 ozs every hour for 12 hours.

[shannon73 9]

Just got home from the hospital. The nausea was terrible yesterday and this morning but the pain isn't too bad. So happy to be home.

[lucky2014 90]

I can't wait until I'm on the other side : ( just a little longer lucky you'll be there : ) welcome home guys !

[roxannem1970@gmail.com 6]

congrats to all of you new to the losers bench! Personally since I started preop diet I feel like time has stopped. I am soooo excited for the 17th to get here. I feel like I have everything I need for at the hospital. Any ideas for what to have on hand for after I am home. I will be on a full liquid diet once discharged. Thanks for any advice you might have.

[tissiegirl 36]

Thanks Melanie ! Will ask my Dr about gallbladder meds he didn't require me to get one but have one 1 1/2 years ago and it was normal

[tissiegirl 36]

Hi Roxanne! I'm keeping on hand: v8 Tomato juice (I'm require to have it first 10 days for the potassium) Premier Protein shakes, baratric advantage Protein Powder, Syntrax Nectar whey Protein, sugar free popsicles,veggie broth, chicken broth,sugar free Jello, Dasani Water ( heard that it's easier tolerated in the beginning very cold)

[roxannem1970@gmail.com 6]

Thanks for the info V8 is a great idea and I like it glad you are doing so great. I am so nervous yet so excited. This preop diet sucks. I just keep reminding myself it is all part of the bigger picture. The 17th cannot come soon enough.

[tissiegirl 36]

Actually Roxanne I go for my surgery tomorrow morning. Later today I'm getting last minute stuff and packing later. I'm am freaking out totally.....today is clear liquid all day and Magnesium Citrate at 5 pm. I'm on BP meds the Dr told me to take them tonight.

[roxannem1970@gmail.com 6]

Oh gosh I am sorry. I must of got you mixed up with someone else. wow so soon I would be jumping out of my skin with excitement and nerves, lol. Keep us posted once you feel up to it. You will be in my thoughts