My RNY journey

[prettysfitjourney 24]

Hey,

I was kind of reluctant to share my story but, I think it’ll be good for me. I’m 2 weeks and 5 Days post-op. I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on 9-19-17. I spent two nights in the hospital. When decided to have gastric bypass surgery I was 331 lbs. The day of surgery I was 311 lbs. I am currently 297.

Surgery actually went fine and there were no complications. I was in pain but that’s normal right after surgery. When I came home, again I was in pain but I was given hydrocodone for relief. As the pain started to go away I was able to do more. I was walking fine, getting out of the house, just simply getting back to my normal routine. Eating was a little difficult at first but transitioning into the different stages got easier to deal with. Of course, everyone is different but the earlier stages is where you find out what foods you can eat with no problem and what foods you can’t keep down.

This past week, my pain began to increase where my main incision site is. I can’t lay in bed, get out of bed, tie my shoe laces, or pick anything up off the floor. The hydrocodone had finished so my dr suggested I take a liquid form of over the counter pain reliever ( which worked for 30 minutes at a time). I called my Dr once again because the pain had gotten so bad. He had prescribed me tramadol. Currently I’m taking tramadol and I’m pretty much still in pain. My 1-month post-op appointment is on the 18th with my surgeon and I’m hoping the pain subsides by then.

How long has your pain lasted?

How many of you get emotionally overwhelmed by the pain?

-Christine D-

[OmaJ 130]

I was blessed in that I only took Tramadol (because I get terrible nausea with med. that has codeine) and didn't need it after about 5 days. The 2 main incisions were tender for awhile, but tolerable. I'm almost 5 weeks out from surgery & doing well. Walking twice a day in the neighborhood about 20 minutes really helps me. My main issue is having to take Miralax twice a day to keep BM moving. Hopefully your pain should subside soon. God bless you on your journey!

[Sexycubita 59]

Hey,

I was kind of reluctant to share my story but, I think it’ll be good for me. I’m 2 weeks and 5 Days post-op. I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on 9-19-17. I spent two nights in the hospital. When decided to have gastric bypass surgery I was 331 lbs. The day of surgery I was 311 lbs. I am currently 297.

Surgery actually went fine and there were no complications. I was in pain but that’s normal right after surgery. When I came home, again I was in pain but I was given hydrocodone for relief. As the pain started to go away I was able to do more. I was walking fine, getting out of the house, just simply getting back to my normal routine. Eating was a little difficult at first but transitioning into the different stages got easier to deal with. Of course, everyone is different but the earlier stages is where you find out what foods you can eat with no problem and what foods you can’t keep down.

This past week, my pain began to increase where my main incision site is. I can’t lay in bed, get out of bed, tie my shoe laces, or pick anything up off the floor. The hydrocodone had finished so my dr suggested I take a liquid form of over the counter pain reliever ( which worked for 30 minutes at a time). I called my Dr once again because the pain had gotten so bad. He had prescribed me tramadol. Currently I’m taking tramadol and I’m pretty much still in pain. My 1-month post-op appointment is on the 18th with my surgeon and I’m hoping the pain subsides by then.

How long has your pain lasted?

How many of you get emotionally overwhelmed by the pain?

-Christine D-

Im still in lots of pain on my left side. I cant get in and out of bed or car, i cant even bend over somedays are easier then other but the pain wont leave last night i was stuck in bed for a long time my mother lives in my building so came to my rescue but all i keep saying is i want to be back to my self. My one month follow up is 10/18

[LadyMoka 11]

I've been having pain in my left side too! Not as bad as you but definitely discomfort and at night when I lay it tends to be worse.

HW: 280
CW: 260
GW: 140
SD:9/18/17
Height: 5'1

[prettysfitjourney 24]

Im still in lots of pain on my left side. I cant get in and out of bed or car, i cant even bend over somedays are easier then other but the pain wont leave last night i was stuck in bed for a long time my mother lives in my building so came to my rescue but all i keep saying is i want to be back to my self. My one month follow up is 10/18

Well at least I’m not alone. I literally cried last night because I thought something was wrong.. my mom brought me home some lidocaine Patches and an electric heating pad (my dr suggested using a hot compress to help with pain) .

[shedo82773 1,236]

5 hours ago, Sexycubita said:

Im still in lots of pain on my left side. I cant get in and out of bed or car, i cant even bend over somedays are easier then other but the pain wont leave last night i was stuck in bed for a long time my mother lives in my building so came to my rescue but all i keep saying is i want to be back to my self. My one month follow up is 10/18

I was told by my Surgeon that it is really common to have pain on your left side because that is where they put all of the instruments thru. His nurse told me that some people have to go to his office and get a Lidocaine shot due to the pain and going on for such a long time. Maybe this is what is happening to you, just a thought. Hang in there it will get better.

[Sexycubita 59]

Well at least I’m not alone. I literally cried last night because I thought something was wrong.. my mom brought me home some lidocaine Patches and an electric heating pad (my dr suggested using a hot compress to help with pain) .

[GreenTealael 24,891]

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