Hello all, I am having my gastric bypass tomorrow. For the most part, I am calm and yes, a bit nervous. I just wanted to know what others who've been there what was your experience like on the day of and what can I expect after the surgery? And what was it like the first few days home? I know everyone experiences things differently. But some reassurances from those who had this procedure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any advice.

I felt kind of nauseated the day of surgery (it's the anesthesia - in my surgeries since then (three plastic surgeries), I've asked for one of those anti-nausea patches they put behind your ear before the surgery - works like a charm!). I let the nurses know, though (that is, after my RNY), so they put Zofran in my IV bag, which did the trick. I had very little to no pain while in the hospital or once I got home, so I didn't even bother with the pain meds they sent me home with. The only uncomfortable thing was getting in and out of bed. If I was lying down, I was fine - and once I was standing up, I was also fine, but the transitioning between the two was tough - my abs felt like I'd done 1000 crunches.

pain is all across the board - some people have it - some don't (or have very little), but I would say based on the posts I've seen here in the eight years I've been on BP is that most of us don't experience much - if any - pain with these surgeries. But if you're one of the ones who does experience it, take your pain meds as directed to keep on top of it. You don't want to wait until it's really bad - just keep on schedule and should be manageable (and also keep in mind that's only a few days at most)

I also had buyer's remorse the first couple of weeks after surgery (as in "what did I just do to myself? And why?"), but that's pretty common. Once I got through that, I was really glad I got the surgery and have been ever since. I think it literally saved my life.

Good luck!!! I didn't have any pain after surgery, just lots of fatigue. I felt like I slept more than I was awake, so enjoy all of those naps!!

Take tiny sips to get your liquids in, to stay hydrated. And again, enjoy the naps! LOL!!

I was so relaxed until I was sitting outside the theatre talking to the anaesthetist lol he said you’ll be ok I felt a slight pain (cannula being put in arm) and then the next thing I remember is being told operation was a success (the operation for us takes like 2 seconds haha) the one thing I wish I understood more was the two drains my surgeon left in - 1 through nose to stomach was fine no issues 2. Drain out of stomach port for blood was awful, just sat badly and was the cause of great pain for 24 hours until removed (routinely removed not due to my complaining) nurses thought I was being a sook but realised when the drain was taken out it was the drain. If I had known it was the drain and not gas, I would have been more forceful about my needs at the time.

Overall though - now one week later - it’s pretty straight forward. Best of luck.!

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely enjoy the naps..lol I am off to bed now. My surgery is at 6:30 in the morning. My son is coming for me around 5ish. I will post again after it's over.

I had pain and took the pain meds. My doctor was kind enough to make it liquid. Nothing too serious. Remember to move/walk because if they are doing it lapriscopically there will be A LOT of air that needs a place to go. The shoulder pain I got from that was the worst. It had me up and walking the entire floor of the hospital asap. The pain was never bad though and I was up and moving once I was put in my room.

I am being discharged today. It wasn't too bad. I still have a lot of gas moving around. So I have been walking around through the hospital corridors. I had to stay in recovery for the whole day and night because of my blood pressure and sleep apnea. My pain and nausea is being kept in control with medications delivered on schedule. Other than that I am doing okay. I am ready to be home in my own space now..lol

I always felt like it was bittersweet leaving the hospital. The almost immediate pain relief but the still not being able to relax 100 percent. I was queen of the corridors! Good luck at home!

Thank you .. it feels good to be back at home. But it also feels weird. I've only been gone for 2 days. I am glad the surgical process is over. Next step is stage 2 foods. That I will begin tomorrow as directed.