March 31, Surgery Buddy

[Red0413 53]

Hey Sunny, congrats on your surgery! How are you feeling? Has the gas pain went away for you yet? The nurses at the hospital said the 3rd day out is typically the worst.

[Sunny80 58]

I am still in the hospital. The second day was bad with pain. My heart rate was up so they monitored me an additional day want to rule out infection. I'm possibly getting discharged today. I was a bit emotional on day 2 and 3. Overall starting to feel better. Glad my leak test on day 2 was fine, getting transported down there was challenging in the wheelchair. I feel much better today, hopefully I can shower which will help. Sorry for the ramble. How are things going for you?

[skinnyAngie 2]

Hello!! How is everyone doing??

[skinnyAngie 2]

Had my surgery on the 27th.. The first two days were horrible!! Feeling better each day!!!

[Red0413 53]

I'm sorry to hear you're still in the hospital. Hope they let you out today. It's so hard to get any rest there. I guess I got lucky. Only had to stay there 1 night. They let me out yesterday.

Yesterday I couldn't quit 2nd guessing my decision to move forward with the surgery. The gas pain was horrible and it traveled across my whole upper body. I was up walking a lot and it didn't help at all. Even the meds they gave me to help reduce the gas didn't do anything. So yeah, yesterday was horrible.

So far I feel better today. The gas has eased up quite a bit from last night. Trying to get all my liquids in. It's tough.

[Red0413 53]

Hello Angie, it's good to hear there's a light at the end of the tunnel. When are you returning to work? Are you having any trouble getting all your fluids in? I found that I have to take a couple breaks during the day so I don't make myself feel sick.

[skinnyAngie 2]

@red.. Well for me i just sip sip sip... The first days i was only to drink one Protein shake a day. Yesterday i was able to drink two through out the day... I havent feel sick yet.. If i drink to much at a time i feel something or bubbles in chest and i stop.. And try again in few minutes..

Hope this help!

[kcadoret 81]

I'm a week out (March 26) and found that this constant sipping to get in my fluids makes me feel like a fish! And if I should take a nap... There goes 2 hours of Protein Drink or Water sipping time and it dramatically cuts down on my ability to meet my goals.

We should have t-shirts with Dory the fish on it saying 'just keep sipping'

[Red0413 53]

Lol... That's hilarious! I know exactly how you feel.

[StenoChick 6]

I spent an extra day in the hospital. I had a blood clot in my pouch and spent my first two days post op throwing up blood. They did an endoscopy and got it all cleaned up. Luckily there was no active bleed. I've been home for two days and I'm doing okay. There is no way I'm going to meet my Protein goals in the liquid stage, so I'm just focusing on doing what I can and staying hydrated.

[Sunny80 58]

I spent an extra day in the hospital. I had a blood clot in my pouch and spent my first two days post op throwing up blood. They did an endoscopy and got it all cleaned up. Luckily there was no active bleed. I've been home for two days and I'm doing okay. There is no way I'm going to meet my Protein goals in the liquid stage, so I'm just focusing on doing what I can and staying hydrated.

Glad everything is cleaned up. Focus on hydration for sure.

[scarletbegonias 6]

I had RNY on 3/31! I go for my one week follow up tomorrow (a day early).

[scarletbegonias 6]

Red0413, your recap is exactly like mine! Day of surgery I was fine, a little pain, but I got up and walked and walked.

Second day was horrible! I cried most of the day and felt I made a HUGE mistake. The gas pain was about the worst pain I have ever been in (and I have had 2 c-sections) and I walked and walked and took gasx strips and nothing would make it go away. That night, I got discharged and finally passed gas! I felt some hope!

Third day I was still having a lot of pain with hiccuping/burping but I felt so much better. Took me a while to get into my vitamin/pill/water/protein routine, but I figured it out.

The last three days have been great. I have been out and about, got my hair done, shopped, etc. Had Easter dinner here today although my mom did most of the cooking, I helped out. I am feeling like I am getting my energy back.

[Sunny80 58]

How is everyone doing? I feel a little better every day. My first post-op appt is Friday.

[StenoChick 6]

I'm feeling better. I slept on my side last night and woke up feeling like I had a hot poker in my stomach. Too soon for that, I guess :-/ Has anyone else found Protein Powder intolerable since surgery?