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The pain is slowing getting better since surgery on the 1/10! The doctors gave me an abdominal binder, and it helps so much!

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I'm feeling absolutely fine today. I have been up and walking around regularly since 2 hours after my op. They gave me dispersable paracetamol around 9pm. Offered me tramadol but I really don't need it so I've refused so far. I'm sipping Water happily but still on a drip. The general anaesthetic was the only horrible bit for me so far. I took an asthma attack when I went under but thankfully I am in good hands and they've looked after me wonderfully. I'm waiting to be waterproofed up so I can shower now. Want to look my best for my visitors later xx

Which procedure did you have done?


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4 minutes ago, Lindsay_Sayz said:


Which procedure did you have done?

I had the gastric bypass hun. X

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I had the gastric bypass hun. X

Mine was on the 10th. How long did the pain last in your abdominal muscles? Mine is worst when I'm trying to stand up or sit down.


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I had surgery on January 08 2018

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Me too! How are you doing?


**I’m losing it**

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Hi I’m Jess and I had RNY Surgery on 10th Jan 18. I’m happy to report all is going well. I am at home now resting and feeling 95% back to normal. I am glad that they were able to do my surgery via Lap as there was a possibility of open due to my history of cancer surgery. 👍🏼👍🏼😃 Feeling great and ready for this new year. Shout out to all my Jan surgery buddies. 👋🏼

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Losing weight well. My new boots fit my calf’s now. Lol

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1 hour ago, Jessmin said:

Hi I’m Jess and I had RNY Surgery on 10th Jan 18. I’m happy to report all is going well. I am at home now resting and feeling 95% back to normal. I am glad that they were able to do my surgery via Lap as there was a possibility of open due to my history of cancer surgery. 👍🏼👍🏼😃 Feeling great and ready for this new year. Shout out to all my Jan surgery buddies. 👋🏼

Hi Jess. So happy for you!

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2 hours ago, Lindsay_Sayz said:


Mine was on the 10th. How long did the pain last in your abdominal muscles? Mine is worst when I'm trying to stand up or sit down.

Oh yeah I've still got a little pain in the muscles too. They said the first week will be most tender then will ease a lot. I'm being cautious when standing/sitting and walking every couple of hours day and night. I managed a strawberry Protein Shake, some chicken consummate and some black decaff coffee so they've sent me home. I have heparin to self inject for a week, dissolvable paracetamol and tramadol, omeprazole, spare wound dressings ando surgical stockings. My medicine cabinet looks like a chemist xxx. How are you feeling sweetheart?

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Mine was on the 10th. How long did the pain last in your abdominal muscles? Mine is worst when I'm trying to stand up or sit down.



One of my nurses gave me good advice. If you roll a towel up and press it just under your chest (this is where my surgery sights are) as you get up it eases the pain. Same for if you cough etc. The pressure helps relieve the muscle ache from there. Been a big help to me

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1 hour ago, CB31 said:


One of my nurses gave me good advice. If you roll a towel up and press it just under your chest (this is where my surgery sights are) as you get up it eases the pain. Same for if you cough etc. The pressure helps relieve the muscle ache from there. Been a big help to me

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I'll definitely try this. Xxx

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I'm 5 days post op. I earned an extra day in the hospital due the painful complication of a series of hiccup attacks. Since I live far from the hospital my surgeon wants me close by for the first week while I recover, so I'm still holed up in a room in Sacramento. I had a little blood clot scare yesterday but a quick ER visit ruled it out. The pain has finally become manageable in just the past couple days. I was a little behind on my Fluid intake three days out and I had to put in the extra effort to get to 50 oz. So far fresh pho broth and sugar free popsicles have been my saving grace. I'm looking forward to writing a more detailed account of my experience in the upcoming weeks.

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