Hi All... Not sure if there is already a thread for March surgery yet, but if not, here’s one and ready to support one another! My Gastric Bypass is scheduled 3/11/2020...working to get my head right for 2 week pre-op?!

7 hours ago, Mello1 said:

Yup, I was the same way. The surgeon recommended RNY, but left the decision to me for that very reason. My reflux has been bad and was getting worse and when I read that the sleeve may aggravate the problem, it was then a no brainer for me.

Hey, is anyone else oscillating between being very excited to 'what the heck am I doing'? That's why I love coming on this site at times, although when I read about some other's complications, I get nervous again...

I started teetering the past few days, I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that I won't be able to eat certain foods ever again. I am thinking if I can do this pre-op diet that should get me on the right track to losing weight. Idk what to do.

Thank you Mello 1. I'm trying to get my liquids in today, but I don't have an appetite for anything. Going to drink a big bottle of water today and some good hot broth, just because. I'm feeling weird about things that don't matter or that I won't be able to feel; being intubated, will I be able to drink after (I so want to be one of those amazing people who can still get my fluids in), I will get up and walk the gas away, I will be a rockstar!!!!

Mind over matter...

Yassss, my VSG is scheduled for March 10 @ 9:15AM!!! Wishing ALL my March siblings #continuedsuccess on your journey!!!

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On 2/28/2020 at 10:17 PM, Kristyle said:

New here!

My surgery is schedule on March 3rd. I am kinda starting to freak out a little. Any words of advice from the RNY peeps out there?

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I am so excited for you! Good luck and congratulations!

Welcome Rawjewl to the March 10th group!

Welcome Erin13 to the March 17th group!

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March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221

March 31 KhoricRitter

Me! March 3.

1 hour ago, sfreasier said:

Me! March 3.

You had your surgery already?

Yes, everything went perfectly. I am having a lot of pain in my lower abdomen though, on the left side abut 4 inches to the left of my belly button. Any thoughts on what that could be?

BTW-It only hurts when I am up moving around, when I sit or lay down it completely goes away.

Kristal

31 minutes ago, Kristyle said:

Yes, everything went perfectly. I am having a lot of pain in my lower abdomen though, on the left side abut 4 inches to the left of my belly button. Any thoughts on what that could be?

BTW-It only hurts when I am up moving around, when I sit or lay down it completely goes away.

Kristal

Yay Kristal! Thanks for checking in! I couldn't tell you what the pain is, but I would imagine that it's related to the incisions -- I know for me, sometimes I get pain in other areas than the main area. I was thinking about getting a bariatric girdle (it's not called that, but I can't remember the name) to help hold my gut in, but they told me that I didn't really need anything like that.

We shall see....

Great to hear. If you look at a diagram of the abdominal organs, you will see that the large colon has a pretty sharp curve where you are describing. You could have a gas bubble caught there and it could be moving around when you are walking, or you could be having an issue with constipation (depending on the kind of diet your doc had you on preop), there is also something called an ilius, which is a type of obstruction that happens after surgery which usually passes on it's own. Try gentle rocking to see if you can pass some gas. If it does not ease up by tomorrow with walking and gentle rocking to pass gas, I would call my doc to be on the safe side. They know everything to expect and they know all the symptoms. Good luck.

I have pain like that but on my rt side it's the spot the stomach was removed from so it's a bit tender hurts more when I try to sit up when laying down. Each day things will improve. ?

On 2/6/2020 at 4:57 PM, glannin said:

March 3rd for me !!!!!

Same here! Are you longing for onion rings/cheeseburgers/pizza like I am? I honestly didn’t expect that would be happening.

3 hours ago, Mello1 said:

You had your surgery already?

Yep - sleeve surgery on March 3.

4 Days Post-op question - is anyone else waking up in the middle of the night thirsty? I know I’m supposed to be sipping fluids and shakes all day, but what about overnight?

Hydrate if you feel inclined to.