Revision completed - VSG to RNY

[shriner37 249]

Yesterday my surgeon did my hernia repair surgery to repair a substantial Hiatal Hernia and to do a revision from Sleeve to RNY. What I found out after surgery was there wasn't actually any hernia repair completed, just the revision. I was told by the surgeon's PA that conversion from sleeve to bypass pretty much permanently resolves most potential hiatal hernia issues.

Recovery and first night seemed very similar to what I underwent with the sleeve in 2015. I do believe I am more sore at a couple of the incision sites than I was the first time. The most painful was where they had placed a couple of surgical drains which were removed this morning before discharge.

Relaxing at home this first day isn't really relaxing, as almost any movement, and certainly getting in and out of chars, causes significant discomfort. I'm not one to usually take serious pain meds, but I did start using the Oxycodone that was prescribed to help reduce the pain.

But other than incision pain the process was flawless. The surgery center specializes in bariatric surgeries so they have the routine down very well. There were only six patients in the center yesterday, and with three nurses working each had two patients. Great responsiveness.

Edited February 16, 2022 by shriner37

[I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ 807]

Congrats!

[learn2cook 617]

Congratulations !

[newsam1154 36]

Congratulations!

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

How are you doing now? I'd love an update.

[Nifer72 49]

Congratulations!

[Kellysfinallylosingit 2]

Congrats!