I had surgery on March 28th....

Hey people, my surgery was March 28th. They kept me in the hospital until April 1st, but I was suppose to be out on March 29th. So far, I am doing fine. They removed my staples and drains on Monday, April 3rd. I got sick twice.. once in the hospital.. spat up some blood.. looked like a clot from surgery. Then two days ago.. a little white stuff..frothy but they said it is normal so. I just wanted to say Hello to all. I hope everyone is doing well.

Hey Tam- I had surgery the same day. Had rectal bleeding and spent 24 hours in ICU and got two units of blood. I am doing great now. I had grits yesterday AM and thought I was in heaven. My biggest issue is no BM for 6 days now. Have you gone yet? Phyllis

Hi ladies; I had surgery same day! Was released with my drain on 31 March. Very uneventful. Phyllis, before I got out of the hospital, I had a few BM's and then that evolved into diarrhea for two days,(sunday), but haven't had one since. I was wondering the same thing! LOL I don't know what to tell you except that take comfort that you're not alone? I guess if it gets really bad, you should talk to your doc. Sandra

if you can have them eat some refried beans - taco bells work well but canned or homemade would work too as long as you don't add a ton of fat. I had issues with that for a week or so then it resloved itself. it is differnt b/c there is soooo much less going in there must be less coming out LOL milk of magnesia is suppose to be ok for WLS too. and I have had a tea called smooth moves (herbal) suggested to me too danni

Hello there - I'm a fellow member of the March 28th club. I had RNY laproscopic, got to keep my gall bladder, and came home on 3/31. I have had no nausea at all, and sometimes wonder if they even did anything to my stomach, because I still WANT to eat everything I see! (But I don't). I've been on clear soups with pureed veggies, jello, my beloved chocolate protein shake made with lite soymilk, and herbal tea. I had a very loose BM the day before I was discharged and have had one every day since. It's almost liquid, since all I'm taking in is liquids! My first follow-up with surgeon is tomorrow, so I'll get the 'skinny' on what's normal, etc. Best of luck to y'all! Forward MARCH!!!

Congratulations to all you 28th'ers!!! So glad you are all home and best wishes for a speedy recovery...treat yourselves good, be patient, follow your doctor's orders and sip, sip, sip! Welcome to the loser's bench, we have been saving you a place and glad you are all here! Hugs to all, Barbara