Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

June 2020 surgeries



Recommended Posts

June 24. Got home yesterday (26th) after an extra day in the hospital. I had surgery in the afternoon, but that night my blood pressure spiked (above 200) and my heart went into a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) event. So I had to stay the extra day to be looked at by the cardiologist. I am glad for the extra time in the hospital.

I am home now, tired and not happy with the pain, but controlling it with oxyc and Zofran. Taking in liquid pretty well and walking around the house. More later.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, the.blue.jay said:

Hey crew! My first post here. I just had surgery on 6/22/20 so I am a few days post op at this point. I had A TON of pain the first two days from the gas they pump into your abdomen. I was not prepared for that. So far so good now though, although I feel my reflux is a mess. Anyone else have bad reflux after? My highest weight ever was 450. Day of surgery I was 406 and today I just broke 400 and am at 397.4 and could not be happier! Looking forward to working together with everyone

Hey congrats on your surgery, your experience seems very similar to mine. That gas pain was unimaginable, I heard people post about the gas pain but never knew it would feel that badly. And 3 days post opp, I had pretty bad acid reflux. I called my surgeon's office and they filled two prescriptions. That was a blessing. I couldn't get Water down without it burning. My surgery was 6/23/20 and 13.4 lbs down.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, futurefinemama said:

Hey congrats on your surgery, your experience seems very similar to mine. That gas pain was unimaginable, I heard people post about the gas pain but never knew it would feel that badly. And 3 days post opp, I had pretty bad acid reflux. I called my surgeon's office and they filled two prescriptions. That was a blessing. I couldn't get Water down without it burning. My surgery was 6/23/20 and 13.4 lbs down.

To you both, congratulations! As far as the reflux goes, I never had AR before my surgery, now I take Omezaprole every day for it or I literally can’t eat or drink anything. My surgery was on 6/10 where I weighed in at 360, and I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 326.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Mishyd84 said:

To you both, congratulations! As far as the reflux goes, I never had AR before my surgery, now I take Omezaprole every day for it or I literally can’t eat or drink anything. My surgery was on 6/10 where I weighed in at 360, and I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 326.

I take Sucralfate 4x times a day (liquid) and pantoprazole 1x a day (pill). I never dealt with acid reflux, this was a first for me. I carry that medicine in my purse, I refuse to go through that pain again. And congrats on the weight loss!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 06/27/2020 at 15:25, Mishyd84 said:






To you both, congratulations! As far as the reflux goes, I never had AR before my surgery, now I take Omezaprole every day for it or I literally can’t eat or drink anything. My surgery was on 6/10 where I weighed in at 360, and I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 326.


Thanks! I am already on omeprazole, have been for over ten years. It was fine up until this point, but agreed, I can’t eat or drink without it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

57 minutes ago, futurefinemama said:

I take Sucralfate 4x times a day (liquid) and pantoprazole 1x a day (pill). I never dealt with acid reflux, this was a first for me. I carry that medicine in my purse, I refuse to go through that pain again. And congrats on the weight loss!

Thank you! I know you will do awesome! The changes happening to my body is crazy, so I’m excited to see what is in the future next few weeks for you! I know that you’ll get a hold on your AR, it does just take time.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

thank you! this is rough! I have no regrets but I don't think any research I have done prepared me for this at all. I know it will heal and be great. im trying to avoid the scale too. surgery day I was 288.2. I am 3 days post op and at 290.2 still. im hoping it's still all just bloating and inflammation.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Lenneigh said:

June 24. Got home yesterday (26th) after an extra day in the hospital. I had surgery in the afternoon, but that night my blood pressure spiked (above 200) and my heart went into a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) event. So I had to stay the extra day to be looked at by the cardiologist. I am glad for the extra time in the hospital.

I am home now, tired and not happy with the pain, but controlling it with oxyc and Zofran. Taking in liquid pretty well and walking around the house. More later.

surgery twin! I went home next day barely as they were concerned with the severity of spasms in my pouch. but incould keep Water down so I got to go home. the pain from the gas and pain on my left side incision is the worst! i feel like I sleep non stop. everything makes me exhausted. even talking lol!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 6/26/2020 at 8:03 AM, LisaDee1 said:

Today is the day! I am registered at the hospital and waiting to go in!!! Wish me luck... PS... my nerves are making my stomach bubble

Lisa - where are you?!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Solo4ever said:

thank you! this is rough! I have no regrets but I don't think any research I have done prepared me for this at all. I know it will heal and be great. im trying to avoid the scale too. surgery day I was 288.2. I am 3 days post op and at 290.2 still. im hoping it's still all just bloating and inflammation.

It is! It took me a week to get back to my surgery day weight, then I lost 12 pounds week 2. 😮

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, colormehappy said:

It is! It took me a week to get back to my surgery day weight, then I lost 12 pounds week 2. 😮

thank u! that info makes me feel a lot better. I'm sure I'm not the only person that fears this won't work for me

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Solo4ever said:

thank u! that info makes me feel a lot better. I'm sure I'm not the only person that fears this won't work for me

Honestly, I think a huge number of us fear that.

Edited by AlwaysCruising

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, lcawthorne said:

Had bypass on the 24th for serious reflux

I hope you are already feeling some relief! I am still uncomfortable, but feeling better. I cannot imagine dealing with reflux too! ugh! I'm happy you had the opotuintiy to fix it! speedy healing hopes sent your way!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I probably like some or most have you had a surgery planned for sometime prior to June (For me, it was April 29, 2020.) and then COVID-19 came along to postpone it until a later date (Mine was June 17, 2020). Everything went well as far as the surgery went and the time I stayed at the hospital. We (myself, the surgen and surgical team) were not certain that the surgery was going to happen on June 17, 2020, until my surgeon's office got confirmation from the higher ups that they could go ahead with surgeries planned for June. When I was told to was a go, I was told on June 4, 2020, and instructed to start the liquid diet on June 10, 2020; do the COVID-19 Test on June 14, 2020 (Short but still not a fun test to have done sticking a swap up your nose); drink 1/2 a bottle of Gatorade the night before along with the 40 ounces of Carnation Instant Breakfast for the liquid Diet and the other 20 ounces of fluids required each day; and on the day of the surgery drink the last 1/2 of Gatorade up to 2 hours prior to when you are due to have the surgery that day.

After the surgery, I was in the hospital for roughly 2 1/2 days and instructed to log my Liquid Intake (water, Jello, carnation instant breakfast, and broth) for each meal time; day after surgery and the day after, walk 5 times for the day and blow 10 times an hour into the Incentive Spiromenter. I must say that I did accomplish most of that before I left for home on June 19, 2020. I continued the Liquid Diet of Carnation Instant Breakfast and other liquid until I guess you could graduated to the pureed Diet that I started on June 27, 2020.

I can say that so far I am doing okay: with the diet; getting out and walking as much as my body will allow me to walk and the medications prescribed by the surgeon as well as my Primary Care Doctor. If they prescribe "gabapetin" for you keep in mind it tastes something like the blue-green Vicks cold medicine (Yuck!), so I suggest you take it carefully and quickly as possible. If you are able to order and pack a Bari-Buddy stuffed animal (I got mine from Teddy Tech Inc.) for the stay at the hospital, please do so because that first night you are going be hurting each time you make a move.

Sorry that that this post was long but I felt that I should reply and let you know that you will not be stuck on the Liquid Diet forever even though it does indeed get tiring having only the same liquids day in day out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×