Buddies (Gastric Bypass)

[tanya131313 5]

I had my surgery on April 23rd at 7:30am. Of course my friend came on the 22nd which sucked since you wear a tampon. I was out of surgery around 1pm. I have been in ICU since Thursday afternoon. My doctor said I will be in here until Monday, Tuesday the latest. Monday, he is going to do the stomach test to see if everything is working properly. I won't have anything to drink or eat until Monday.

Prepost weight 274

14 days of liquid diet, cheated twice

Day of surgery 258.4

I am not sure how much I weigh now and my body is swollen from the gas that they fill your tummy before surgery and the fluids that are going into me 24/7.

[skc72 138]

Checking in to see how everyone is doing....little over a month out. Down 20 lbs. Still sore but back to work. Soft foods are working out great and meeting my Protein goals but not my fluids :-( working on that. Can't wait to start weight training in 2 weeks!!

[Skinny Steps 25]

I'm doing great! Almost 30 lbs down. I'm never hungry lol. I'm still trying to get all Protein and fluids. Getting there slowly

[tanya131313 5]

I had Gastric bypass on Thursday April 23rd. My doctor insist on me staying here until Monday or Tuesday. I still have my drain, I am on airflow oxygen, nothing to eat or drink since the Wednesday before surgery. The doctor wants to do the liquid test on Monday to see if my new stomach will function properly. I have not been hungry, but I am in so much pain and I am on pain meds every 4 hours. When does it goes away? This pain is worst than a c-section and I am starting to regret the surgery.

[skc72 138]

@@tanya131313 so sorry to hear that you're having such a hard time. Are you up walking? The gas pains were the worst and the only thing to help is walking. I was off pain meds by day 4. And I thought I was dying the first 2 days. But it gets better quick. I hope it gets better for you soon.

[rufusdufus 0]

I had surgery March 30th. At first wasn't sure I made the right choice but after about 7days started feeling good and have lost weight. I like others am having difficulty getting enough Protein and I am still on chewable vitamins Yuck!!