Bypass in 1 week!

[jingleboob 5]

I'm getting a little nervous here... not going to lie! Band came out on 11/24- I'm just able to pick up my 2 year old in the past couple of days... Christmas and then BAM, surgery.

So today begins my 1 week pre-op diet. My surgeon has us on liquids, Protein shakes and small healthy Snacks like greek yogurt or sugar free Jello and 1 modest meal (small portion of Protein, very plain, and veggies). So not the worst. At least it allows some wiggle room for having a little Christmas dinner... my FIL's beef wellington is amazing!

Had Nutrition class last week, and I stocked up on Vitamins and a new pretty Water bottle (it helps). One of the things they mentioned is how tired you are after bypass... so, how long was everyone out of work? I've got a very easy job, I can literally sit in a recliner for my shift. How long until you were up to doing a load of laundry? Or going shopping? Driving? Sex? Housework?

[James Marusek 5,244]

Driving is a function of when you get off the pain meds. I used no pain meds after surgery and was able to drive around 4 days after surgery.

Two objectives prior to surgery.

1. Walk around 30 minutes each day beginning now and walk every 2 hours after surgery. That will minimize the pain and make the recovery process smoother.

2. If you haven't given up caffeine and carbonated beverages, do that now. I went cold turkey on my 6 diet Coke a day habit and suffered a week of severe withdrawal syndrome of severe headaches and body aches. Better to get over that now than mix it up with the effects of surgery.

[tappingmom 85]

I'm 10 days post op and I'm FINALLY feeling closer to normal. I drove for the first time yesterday even though I haven't taken pain meds since post op day 4. My brain has been pretty foggy, too. I never watched TV pre-op (too busy, couldn't sit still long enough), but now TV is about the most intelligent thing I can muster (lots of PBS - maybe that makes up for it ????). I've done a few loads of laundry, but I make my kids haul the baskets up and down the stairs. I'm finally feeling good enough that I may tackle the rest of my Christmas shopping today. I'm not straying far from home in case I poop out and need a nap.

[Maraki 23]

Hey jingleboob it is definitely a life changing exp. I had my bad removed and bypassed the same day 12/18! I'm recovering well yes it's painful but the worst is that I had a lingering cold when I had the surgery and after it now the most painful part is coughing ! I recommend if you have a cold try to get better before going under its so very painful! Good luck on your journey how old are you? I'm 52

Edited December 23, 2015 by Maraki

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Heating pad,hot water bottle for ice compresses....