I am scheduled for RNY bypass on June 14, 2018. Currently, I’m on day four of my pre-op diet. So far, so good!

8 hours ago, Little Kansas Kitty said:

How long do we have to sleep on our backs? I'm a side sleeper too.

I slept in the recliner. It was much easier. I never tried the pregnancy pillow but I did sleep in the recliner in the hospital and for a week after I got home. I told the doctor at my first appt. that I was having trouble sleeping and he was nice enough to prescribe me Ambien which helped me immensely

My inner nurse is coming out, and I want to provide a public service announcement to those of you who are about to have your surgeries. Remember that pain meds and anesthesia don't bode so well for your poor ole bowels. After you are done and headed home, have whoever is taking care of you get you some stool softeners. Take at least one per day, and don't let your bowels setup with concrete. I promise that it is impossible to strain to use the bathroom with the pains that will be in your bellies. I wanted to share the "tmi" so that you all can learn from my experience. I know i cant be the only one who has experienced this. ??

2 hours ago, Cindyjo said:

I was June 6th. Had an allergic reaction to two medications and ran 102 fever. Had to stay an extra day and lost another week of work. Horrible experience!!

Oh wow! That’s terrible! I hope you are on the mend now!

15 hours ago, Hal711 said:

My inner nurse is coming out, and I want to provide a public service announcement to those of you who are about to have your surgeries. Remember that pain meds and anesthesia don't bode so well for your poor ole bowels. After you are done and headed home, have whoever is taking care of you get you some stool softeners. Take at least one per day, and don't let your bowels setup with concrete. I promise that it is impossible to strain to use the bathroom with the pains that will be in your bellies. I wanted to share the "tmi" so that you all can learn from my experience. I know i cant be the only one who has experienced this. ??

I'm sorry for your trouble but I'm thankful for you sharing, @Hal711. Can we swallow the regular tablet stool softeners after surgery? Also, do you recommend starting a couple days before surgery already?

I'm sorry for your trouble but I'm thankful for you sharing, [mention=341253]Hal711[/mention]. Can we swallow the regular tablet stool softeners after surgery? Also, do you recommend starting a couple days before surgery already?

They told me the regular small ones were fine because they are small. And it wouldnt hurt to take them before hand.

2 minutes ago, Hal711 said:

20 minutes ago, Little Kansas Kitty said:

I'm sorry for your trouble but I'm thankful for you sharing, [mention=341253]Hal711[/mention]. Can we swallow the regular tablet stool softeners after surgery? Also, do you recommend starting a couple days before surgery already?

They told me the regular small ones were fine because they are small. And it wouldnt hurt to take them before hand.

Ok, I'll take one tonight. Surgery is on Monday and they just bumped me up from 12:30 P.M. to 11 A.M. Things are getting real. I'm ready to lose this weight!!! Woot, woot!

Ok, I'll take one tonight. Surgery is on Monday and they just bumped me up from 12:30 P.M. to 11 A.M. Things are getting real. I'm ready to lose this weight!!! Woot, woot!

Yay!! Congrats! You got this!! Please keep us updated!

On 06/18/2018 at 05:09, Hal711 said:

Today is the day! I am so nervous!

Hey we had surgery same day! I was a sleeve revision to bypass. Hope you are feeling well!

Hey we had surgery same day! I was a sleeve revision to bypass. Hope you are feeling well!

Awesome! I feel good so far. No nausea or anything. Just some pain on my right side that is lingering. How about you?

06/22/2018 06:18 PM, Hal711 said:

Awesome! I feel good so far. No nausea or anything. Just some pain on my right side that is lingering. How about you?

I feel good no nausea either. I have some occasional sharp pain on my left side but tolerable. I’m trying not to use the oxycodone and just take Tylenol. I can’t wait to “eat” something. So hard with everyone around eating actual food

I feel good no nausea either. I have some occasional sharp pain on my left side but tolerable. I’m trying not to use the oxymorons and just take Tylenol. I can’t wait to “eat” something. So hard with everyone around eating actual food

I feel ya. Today is the first day i havent taken anything for pain. I honestly am not hungry. I am content with my jello and bullion lol. When the time comes, I'm sure I will be ready, but right now I could care less about real food cuz I am always so thirsty.

I had my RNY last June 7th and I’m having really weird leg cramps :(

I had my RNY last June 7th and I’m having really weird leg cramps

You might need some potassium.

Update from oz: Lol. Haven’t heard that about Kangaroo pouch. I too hate the fluids. The after taste is not good. I am now taking nausea meds. Suggestion, I was going too fast too soon, so now one sip, one number of sudoku puzzle, next sip. Magnesium is the best for legs cramps. You can get that in the powder form and mix with water. I have developed sinus issues probably from heating on in the hospital and get to go home tomorrow. As for sleeping on your side, last night was the first time for me, my pain was is left side. My op was and it is now Saturday.

Yay! Good to know the side sleeping is working. I got a pregnancy pillow so hoping that will aid some relief in early days along with lots of extra other fluff.

My husband was cracking up about my pillow fort I surrounded myself with. I've been napping in a recliner today and I'll be sleeping here tonight. Much more comfy.

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