Let's make this the official January surgery date thread. I will be having my surgery on 1/31/2020. I was certain that I was going to have the vsg, but I'm learning more and leaning towards the rouxny (rny) gastric bypass. Whatever you decide, let's get this thread started and support one another. I'm just starting it, but anyone can feel free to jump in and keep it going ?.

Wow!! That’s fantastic!! You’re the first person I’ve heard to only have overnight with RNY so you’re really doing great!! Not for everyone, but gasX and ab binder helped me tremendously. Congratulations on the first step to your new life.

I'm a stubborn ass so was waking 1,000 steps every hour or so. There was a lap in my ward that I counted out as 250 steps so I would do five. And I sipped almost constantly.

I did go into the surgery in relatively good shape and have a very high pain threshold. Everyone is different!

I just want to say congratulations to everyone who here who took the major step of wls. There is a pervasive myth that wls is the easy way and even though we are just beginning, we all know that there is nothing easy about major surgery and committing to a lifelong dietary plan where we are determined to change and deny ourselves the thing that once brought us immense pleasure. Or at least we told ourselves it brought us pleasure because food was our friend. WLS doesn’t miraculously cure us of our love of food or our cravings for food, WLS is a tool to help us overcome our addiction to food. It just really surprises me to hear so many people who have zero knowledge about WLS say that it’s the easy way and we should just cut calories and exercise. So congratulations to my fellow warriors!!

7 hours ago, TattooedSeaStar said:

I was wondering the same thing.

Her son was murdered , she postponed surgery and said she's taking a break from B P.

Day 3 post rny is a bit of a struggle. I have no energy and though the pain is still quite minimal, every time I swallow water I feel like I have to burp to push it down. Logically I know it's only been two full days and there is probably so much inflammation to work through.

I'm still walking and sipping. Just not the best day so far.

1 hour ago, BadWolfGirl said:

Day 3 post rny is a bit of a struggle. I have no energy and though the pain is still quite minimal, every time I swallow Water I feel like I have to burp to push it down. Logically I know it's only been two full days and there is probably so much inflammation to work through.

I'm still walking and sipping. Just not the best day so far.

I just noticed that you had RNY, not VSG! You are doing great. Unbelievable that you were only in the hospital overnight. Did your doctor prescribe anything like Pantoprazol?

1 hour ago, BadWolfGirl said:

Day 3 post rny is a bit of a struggle. I have no energy and though the pain is still quite minimal, every time I swallow Water I feel like I have to burp to push it down. Logically I know it's only been two full days and there is probably so much inflammation to work through.

I'm still walking and sipping. Just not the best day so far.

It took my stomach 4 to 5 days before it stopped "flip flopping" when drinking water. Each day after surgery did get better though. Try different temperatures to see if that helps. I could do sugar free popsicles and jello with fewer issues as well. I had VSG so I don't know how that compares to RNY though.

I just noticed that you had RNY, not VSG! You are doing great. Unbelievable that you were only in the hospital overnight. Did your doctor prescribe anything like Pantoprazol?

Yeah I've been on PPIs for years now which was my main motivation for this surgery. I'm still taking them for now. I think it's just hard to know how much I can fit in my tiny pouch. I'm waking around the block twice every hour and although it took me two and a half hours I got my protein drink down.

It took my stomach 4 to 5 days before it stopped "flip flopping" when drinking water. Each day after surgery did get better though. Try different temperatures to see if that helps. I could do sugar free popsicles and jello with fewer issues as well. I had VSG so I don't know how that compares to RNY though.

That's good to know. I know there's a rainbow at the end of the tunnel just need to get there. I'm just thankful the pain in minimal and I got decent sleep in my own bed .

On 1/26/2020 at 9:18 AM, journeyytovsg said:

11 days post op and down 22lbs and back in the 100’s for the first time in years. I’m in shock. I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy right now. I won’t lie I have moments where I question my decision because this is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I know I’m doing this to live a long healthy life.

That is wonderful! Yay!!!

That is wonderful! Yay!!!

Awesome job!

Had my VSG surgery in the 28th. Came home last night. I have a lot of pain now. I walked and walked at the hospital and have been walking in circles here at home. I seem to have the hiccups constant now. Anyone else have hiccups??

Had my RNY on the 28th hoping to go home today but I feel great fluids going down passing gas and had a BM. I’m feeling good. I don’t feel any restriction when I drink is that normal?

34 minutes ago, walkthewalk said:

Had my VSG surgery in the 28th. Came home last night. I have a lot of pain now. I walked and walked at the hospital and have been walking in circles here at home. I seem to have the hiccups constant now. Anyone else have hiccups??

Sorry to hear you are in pain, and hope it gets better very soon! I had my VSG on the 27th and didn’t have the hiccups. Hopefully, someone else who has experienced that will answer. ?

Had my VSG surgery in the 28th. Came home last night. I have a lot of pain now. I walked and walked at the hospital and have been walking in circles here at home. I seem to have the hiccups constant now. Anyone else have hiccups??

I had RNY but I heard that hiccups were a sign you were full. It has to do with the nerve near your stomach

Had my RNY on the 28th hoping to go home today but I feel great fluids going down passing gas and had a BM. I’m feeling good. I don’t feel any restriction when I drink is that normal?

I didn't feel any restriction the first day but the second and third were rough. Just go easy and aim for 4-6 ounces an hour with slow sips!