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Questions about postop for pending 7/13 RNY Gastric Bypass

LaLa Ladybug

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asantiago    89

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Hello

when I have my Surgury, I was happy to know that there were people there to help me if needed. Everyone is different after Surgury. I think you have someone to help you around the house if you need it. That is nice to know you have a lot of support. 😀

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LaLa Ladybug    57

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You don't need someone with you all day but having someone nearby helps. After a week of recovery at home I was feeling very weak, faint when I got up, and my heart was racing. Turns out I had developed an ulcer from one of the meds they gave me to prevent blood clots. I was glad I had my daughter home that day to drive me to the doctor and ER.




Oh wow! I am sure glad your daughter was there. Thank you for the advice.


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LaLa Ladybug    57

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Just had sleeve on 6/27.. my biggest problem was pain. Especially along the waist line and below. I am still unable to bend at the waist . I needed help the first day after surgery at home. Had friends that would drop by daily and help with certain things I was unable to do. Definitely purchase a grabber to help you pick things up off the floor and it will help with doing certain tasks ..also if you have a pharmacy that delivers or a friend that can bring you what you need for a few days that is helpful. Good luck to you.

Thank you Linda. Grabber is a great idea! I'd still be able to use it later on with our higher cupboards. We live in a hill-y area, so my friends are talking about picking me up for walks in flat areas. Plus it would get me out for a little bit at a time.


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LaLa Ladybug    57

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Hello
when I have my Surgury, I was happy to know that there were people there to help me if needed. Everyone is different after Surgury. I think you have someone to help you around the house if you need it. That is nice to know you have a lot of support. [emoji3]

Thank you. I am very lucky. Only one really negative person so far. She wanted to be at the hospital with my mom & hubby but we decided to keep it just us and positive vibes. Others have been really great!


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blondie66    271

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Hopefully the dr provides lots of reading information on post op diet...I got sent home with a binder which I still reference. I didn't have much help but my husband stayed home the first day I was home from hospital. But I didn't need him to do anything for me. I wasn't on pain killers..just took things slowly and sipped my Protein Shakes and went for short walks...There are some good books you can grab from library on life after surgery.

It can be a bit overwhelming at beginning figuring out what you can eat and healing. It takes about 4 weeks to start feeling yourself again.

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Sajijoma    1,324

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While I was up and moving around those first few days after surgery, the part that killed me was the fatigue. I would nap and often. I needed to have someone around to watch after the kids and make dinner and stuff. If someone offers help, take it. If they make you more miserable, just ask them to leave.


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neeseemcmeesee    6

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Just had sleeve on 6/27.. my biggest problem was pain. Especially along the waist line and below. I am still unable to bend at the waist . I needed help the first day after surgery at home. Had friends that would drop by daily and help with certain things I was unable to do. Definitely purchase a grabber to help you pick things up off the floor and it will help with doing certain tasks ..also if you have a pharmacy that delivers or a friend that can bring you what you need for a few days that is helpful. Good luck to you.



How long was your hospital stay?


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Overnight

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