June 29th Bypass Surgery

[Arianna0228 25]

I'm down about 4 pounds from my surgery weight, but I wasn't below it until yesterday... I think it was all of the salt and liquids they put into me during my 3 day/2 night stay

[kell778 46]

I'm down 3.5 lbs since Tuesday's surgery. Still feeling bloated and passing gas but not very much.

[TeeNahh 40]

The bulb they have in your that drains your inside fluids ? I'm not sure everyone gets one...

[Arianna0228 25]

Not everybody gets one, but it is a common thing to have happen. I didn't have one and my nursing team seemed kind of surprised by it.

How are you feeling @@TeeNahh feeling any better?

[SoCalSue 4]

I hope everyone had a great July 4th. I personally had to avoid the social events - I don't think I could have faced any hot dogs or burgers! I admit the smell of food still makes me want to eat...

So 6 days out from surgery on 29th, time flies but I am finding it a struggle. My stomach is still very swollen, however I am 4 lbs down from my pre surgery weight. I have a hellish pain on the LH side which feels like a torn muscle but I see my surgeon on Tuesday so I will follow up with him.

I have been interested to hear the different nutritional guidance from everyone. My surgeon advised me to start my Protein replacement on Thursday, 3 days after surgery. I managed it fine but ended up in the bathroom with very watery diarrhea (sorry if TMI). It is improving but because I also started drinking broth and ate small amounts of cottage cheese - this really helps.

Sorry to ask such personal questions but did others find that once their GI tract came back to life(!) they also experienced such an effect? I guess liquids in - liquids out.!!

[kell778 46]

soCalSue I too had watery bowels. Yuck. It's not TMI , I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I have terrible pain on my right side and I see my dr tomorrow so will ask. I'm not allowed Protein Shakes or cottage cheese yet

I'm also still very swollen! I want it to go away.

[SoCalSue 4]

kell778 - you poor thing - you sound like you are having a rough time. Is the pain present all the time - or when you move/bend? Mine is mostly with the later which makes me think I have sprained a muscle or something. it is good you are going in to see your surgeon since such localized pain is not good.

I would also ask your surgeon if you can proceed to something more substantial than just clear fluids.

I hate the swelling too. I feel like I have a stomach of a 6 months pregnant woman! I keep hoping to pee it out - but it is slow going! Keep your spirits up.

[Arianna0228 25]

I have the same time of pain on my lower right side. It started yesterday, I'm trying to decide if I want to call the surgeons office tomorrow since my next appointment with them isn't until the 13th. As far as the stool goes, it is pretty much going to be liquid I think since we don't really have anything solid to make solid with.

[TeeNahh 40]

Is it just watery or is a weird color ? Guys I keep going every hour doesn't matter if I've eaten something or not. My doctor told me to call tomorrow to make an appt for in a weeks time. I'm allowed puréed food already, but I barely find myself eating anything more than some yogurt or Jello or a Popsicle or even laughing cow cheese. I feel so weak half of the day not sure what I'm doing wrong. Does anyone else have this issue ? I just made chicken with avacado puree and it's yummy, it's my first REAL meal. Also anyone having an issue with Water ? I can't swallow it for nothing without it hurting.

[Arianna0228 25]

Just watery for me.

And I don't really have any problem swallowing at all... but if I do it too fast or do too much at once, I feel a little pain and it is really uncomfortable.

[smrogg 49]

My bowels are watery too. It started yesterday and I've gone 3 times since then. I thought it might have been contributed to getting my period. Ugh. TMI! I have an iud and I haven't had a period in months and it is brutal this month. Ive actually had to take my pain meds from cramping. Thank God for the prescription doc gave me. My husband made me fat free cream of chicken Soup today and it was fantastic!! I go for my follow up on Tuesday. Today I'm feeling a little lightheaded too.

[TeeNahh 40]

That's good! I'm finally done with popping every hour, today has been my best day yet, good luck.!

[kell778 46]

Yeah TeeNahh!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better

[smrogg 49]

Yay! @@TeeNahh!! It can only get better from here!!! You had a rough start.

[Pamela8822 1]

I have about 4weeks till my surgery but I'm so nervous. Do we have to eat Protein Bars, shakes all the time?