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TristanNicole    169

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Surgery was Monday at 12:45. Thankfully I didn't seem to have any problem with anaesthesia, I was out within minutes of being in the operating room, they also gave me some Versed before with calmed me down. The first night and the next day were pretty rough, I had lots of nausea and needed lots of IV nausea medication, they did give me a patch before surgery but that wasn't cutting it. My doc though part of my problem might have been because of the PCA with hydromorphone, so we stopped that I went to liquid pain medication. Earlier today he said I was okay to go home. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get ahold of liquid pain medication at the outpatient pharmacies.

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Gossamer    91

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Today's the day.....I'm currently in pre-op patiently waiting for this party to get started! See you on the other side peeps.....

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60&goin4it    931

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@@Gossamer We will be thinking about you!! See you soon!!!!

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60&goin4it    931

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Surgery was Monday at 12:45. Thankfully I didn't seem to have any problem with anaesthesia, I was out within minutes of being in the operating room, they also gave me some Versed before with calmed me down. The first night and the next day were pretty rough, I had lots of nausea and needed lots of IV nausea medication, they did give me a patch before surgery but that wasn't cutting it. My doc though part of my problem might have been because of the PCA with hydromorphone, so we stopped that I went to liquid pain medication. Earlier today he said I was okay to go home. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get ahold of liquid pain medication at the outpatient pharmacies.

Glad your ok!!! Some people have a hard time with pain medication, I can't take certain kinds. Hopefully it will be better now that you are at home!

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anewme2015    345

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Surgery was Monday at 12:45. Thankfully I didn't seem to have any problem with anaesthesia, I was out within minutes of being in the operating room, they also gave me some Versed before with calmed me down. The first night and the next day were pretty rough, I had lots of nausea and needed lots of IV nausea medication, they did give me a patch before surgery but that wasn't cutting it. My doc though part of my problem might have been because of the PCA with hydromorphone, so we stopped that I went to liquid pain medication. Earlier today he said I was okay to go home. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get ahold of liquid pain medication at the outpatient pharmacies.

I completely get where you're coming from. If I take a pill, it feels like it's caught in my throat for hours and then it makes my stomach upset with nausea. Everyone is different but I'm finding once the gas begins to clear, the pain meds aren't that necessary. I don't know if this is what others are experiencing but if so, there is light at the end of the tunnel for you! Pain meds (pain) is very short-lived. Best of luck! I hope you feel better soon. Xo

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thinner-me    160

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First few days it's hard to get the liquids and Protein in. Hang in there! It gets better!

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miiasan    370

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Hi all!

I had my gastric bypass on Monday and got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Slight kink at the beginning. My endocrinologist had lowered my diabetes medications too low and I had high blood sugar.. My doctor was going to postpone, but the anesthesiologist said he could work with it. You know, I was about in tears because I had followed every instruction to the letter.

Anyway, I did have the gastric bypass. I had very little pain and was able to give myself morphine for the pain I did have. They also gave me emend before surgery to help with the nausea and the patch behind my ear. They gave me more meds through the IV because I have such a problem with nausea. That took care of pain and nausea!

The only real pain I had was from gas. I am still working on getting rid of that lol.

I had problems with high blood sugars and high blood pressure during both my surgery and my stay at the hospital. The doctor told me that as time goes on, I will eventually be taken off those medications.

I am trying to get down 4 oz liquid and 2 oz Protein an hour. Am currently having my 'breakfast' of meds and Vitamins, etc. ha ha. I have four chewables and 3 crushed and mixed with unsweetened applesauce.

Am doing well - walking a little bit every hour and sipping the rest of the time.

Oh, one of things that would have made my stay at the hospital better is a saline nasal spray. My nose got so dry all I could do was blow out dried blood.

Anyway, that is my experience so far.

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miiasan    370

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oh, and one more thing - I got on the scale when I got home - had gained 7 lbs lol - this morning 4 of them were gone. I suspect it was because of all those IV fluids they pumped into me.

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kvoneye    210

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@@TristanNicole I stopped taking the liquid pain medication before I went home. Couldn't stand the taste,but once the gas started moving, the pain was bearable. I'm one week post op today and the pain gets better and better. Im looking forward to next Thursday when I go back for my 2 week check up and hopefully can add more foods. Good luck to you.

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kvoneye    210

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@@miiasan my scale said the same thing when I got home. I about flipped,then I was told it was from the extra Fluid. I'm down 4 pounds since surgery a week ago. Good luck for a smooth recovery.

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anewme2015    345

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Hi all!

I had my gastric bypass on Monday and got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Slight kink at the beginning. My endocrinologist had lowered my diabetes medications too low and I had high blood sugar.. My doctor was going to postpone, but the anesthesiologist said he could work with it. You know, I was about in tears because I had followed every instruction to the letter.

Anyway, I did have the gastric bypass. I had very little pain and was able to give myself morphine for the pain I did have. They also gave me emend before surgery to help with the nausea and the patch behind my ear. They gave me more meds through the IV because I have such a problem with nausea. That took care of pain and nausea!

The only real pain I had was from gas. I am still working on getting rid of that lol.

I had problems with high blood sugars and high blood pressure during both my surgery and my stay at the hospital. The doctor told me that as time goes on, I will eventually be taken off those medications.

I am trying to get down 4 oz liquid and 2 oz Protein an hour. Am currently having my 'breakfast' of meds and Vitamins, etc. ha ha. I have four chewables and 3 crushed and mixed with unsweetened applesauce.

Am doing well - walking a little bit every hour and sipping the rest of the time.

Oh, one of things that would have made my stay at the hospital better is a saline nasal spray. My nose got so dry all I could do was blow out dried blood.

Anyway, that is my experience so far.

I agree with the saline nasal spray! I'm still blowing my bloody nose. It's nice to be home though isn't it? I'm finding it impossible to get those Protein Shakes in. I had 2/3 of one yesterday. I won't panic though because as you said it will take us time.

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ChunkyChocolate    38

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I just got my drain removed.. i feel better already!!!!

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CHELLB33    93

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I'm still in the hospital, I still have not passed gas or burped. I don't know what's wrong I've been walking like crazy.

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