My bypass surgery experience

[dhrguru 1,238]

Hi, I had my bypass surgery yesterday. My HW was 338, SW was 315.

Surgery went well, doc even thanked me for helping him do a good surgery by losing weight pre op. There was a 'slight' hernia repair done as well. When I woke in recovery my pain was at 6.6, that's what I recall telling the nurse. Only pain I felt was in my abdomen, and it was a tightness more than pain. Honestly, it felt like I had a Tummy Tuck. Apparently it's the gas thats giving that feeling, I realize now is bloating. I have walked a few times, it's hard because I don't feel like I have the lung capacity. I'm using my spirometer faithfully though.

I'm off the morphine drip and am taking Tylenol 3 as needed. I have been sipping Water today, don't have any desire for the Jello or broth they gave me. I don't have any nausea. The bloating keeps me from recognizing if I'm full, the doc said not to worry about ounces consumed for now, he just wants to make sure I'm able to drink.

I should be discharged today, which I feel confident about. They are setting up for a nurse to visit me at home to.

Very happy with my surgeon, and hospital experience.

[lisaanewme67 123]

@@dhrguru Contrats and thanks for posting an update. I am always happy to hear of everyone's experiences. I am waiting for a surgery date. Should have surgery in June when my daughter is done with school for the year. I would take an earlier date if possible in May. I am ready to start my new chapter.

I'm happy to know that your srugery was a success, many, many blessings!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations!

Remember walking helps greatly with the recovery process.

[Salonboi 353]

Hi, I had my bypass surgery yesterday. My HW was 338, SW was 315.

Surgery went well, doc even thanked me for helping him do a good surgery by losing weight pre op. There was a 'slight' hernia repair done as well. When I woke in recovery my pain was at 6.6, that's what I recall telling the nurse. Only pain I felt was in my abdomen, and it was a tightness more than pain. Honestly, it felt like I had a Tummy Tuck. Apparently it's the gas thats giving that feeling, I realize now is bloating. I have walked a few times, it's hard because I don't feel like I have the lung capacity. I'm using my spirometer faithfully though.

I'm off the morphine drip and am taking Tylenol 3 as needed. I have been sipping Water today, don't have any desire for the Jello or broth they gave me. I don't have any nausea. The bloating keeps me from recognizing if I'm full, the doc said not to worry about ounces consumed for now, he just wants to make sure I'm able to drink.

I should be discharged today, which I feel confident about. They are setting up for a nurse to visit me at home to.

Very happy with my surgeon, and hospital experience.

So glad your surgery went well and pain was minimal.. ????????????