4 Days Post-Op

Hello December People, I had my RNY on Wednesday the 19th and was released on Saturday. They kept me for an extra day of observation although all is fine. The pain is kinda minimal now. I'm not even taking any pain meds. The worst for me was the first 21 hours, because I was stuck in the recovery area (PACU to be exact). My heart-rate was higher than they liked, but all other tests and indicators were positive. Still they kept me there under close observation for 21 hours (instead of the 'normal' 5 hours). They would not let me wal****il my heart rate came down so I was stuck in the bed, on my back (not comfortable) in a room was too hot for me, coupled with very slight post-op fever. Altogether, it was a very long 21 hours. Once they were convinced that I was not bleeding internally, I was released to a normal room and things improved immediately. I got more rest and was more comfortable. The staff were all fantastic, even when I was feeling my worst. Still working up to the minimal required amounts of H2O (64 oz) and sustenance (70 grams of protein in various liquid forms). It will probably take a few more days before I can reliably get down all of that volume. For those anxious about the pain, be comforted. The worst part is the dire thirst and sore throat right after surgery. You can't have anything to drink for 24 hours and your mouth and throat just scream for moisture! But you *will* get through that. The pain and nausea meds do the rest. Fours days down, the rest of my life to go

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the journey! I had my Lap RNY Dec 4th and am feeling great! It only gets better from here

Mike, Congratulations and thank you for your post, as I will be having surgery in 4 days. Pain was the only thing I was not sure of, so you have put me at ease.

Congratualations on your surgery. I had mine the same day and got out Fri evening. Yes, the dry throat wasn't a wonderful thing. They did however let me use those wet sponge things on a stick (in mouthwash so that helped a lot). My worst part was my back was killing me and I brought home the gas build up after surgery. Each time it appeared, I just walked around and that would ease that. I don't believe I would have taken many pain pills either (not that I've taken too too many), but it was mainly for my back I believe from being laid straight back. Wow... I can't even get down barely a whole 20 oz bottle of water a day so good going on that! That's my daily goal which I keep doing poorly on. Today starts my puree section so hopefully it will follow with liquids. Good luck! Take care