surgery 1 week out and just got home

Ok, my surgery was one week ago today.  Just got home today....:(  I had the Duodenal Switch and when things werent going my way, all everyone kept telling me in the hospital is that "you had the most comprehensive and extensive surgery we do right now, so this can happen."  Well, to say the least I was thinking "what in the **** have i done to myself????"  I want my old self back now and quickly.  I want to leave the hospital and go to Cracker Barrell for god's sake.  But no, I didn't get my old body back and I had a week that was full of strange and surprising occurrences.  Apparently, I had some extensive swelling where the ileum bowell was re-routed.  This meant that I was only getting in around 7-9oz of fluid for the first days and I was supposed to be getting in at least 64oz and going home.  That is not what happened.  I will right more in the near future.  Just tired and thinking i will go to bed soon.  Wondering if anyone of you have had this problem?

So sorry you had problems.  We will be here when you are ready to post more.  I had RNY so much different...Maybe someone with experience (DS) can be more supportive. 

I'm in the same thought as Kitycat... RNY for me with no issues so far !

Hope you feel better soon... and get some answers off the DS board.

Well I had RNY and a little bit different situation but because of the swelling after surgery nothing was passing through my pouch. So they had to put a tube down my nose into my pouch to suck out everything going in so I was not sick. Then when the swelling went down everything started passing and they could take the tube out and i could have fluids other than ice chips!! Good luck to ya!! It'll get better!! :)

I too went through complications and when the pain was unbearable I had the same thoughts. I am much better now but it took time. I am thinking of you and sending you prayers. Take all the time you need to recover. Don't push yourself to do chores. Walk and rest and repeat.

Diana