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Topic: RE: Dec 29, 2008
I just wanted to say that I wish you a speedy recovery. My surgery date is January 19th, 2009. Remember to follow the Doctors' orders and drink your water and take your vitamins. Soon you'll be on the losing bench!!
Judy Hardy
Topic: RE: Lower Left Abdominal Pain. Anyone else? Info?
Hi Ellen,
I just had my surgery the 23rd and I will tell you what I was told. My surgeron told me that most work is done on the left side and it will be sore for awhile. My is sore but not bad. It sounds like you had an open RNY and my was not. My bms are still loose but always remember liquid in liquid out. Just think how not long from now you will be feeling so much better, looking better and having a ton of energy. When I start to get alittle sore I walk right now it is just back and forth across the living room as it is cold and snow outside. My poor dogs have finally decided we are not going anywhere and just sit and watch now. Here's to you feeling better very soon and nothing but smiles.
Christina
Topic: Lower Left Abdominal Pain. Anyone else? Info?
Hi All,
I have been having pain in my lower left abdominal area since getting the staples out. Like 2-3" left of my belly Button and about 1" below. It's mostly triggered by movement on my right side (yes, pain is on left though). It's a sharp burning type pain. Is this where the "tubes" are re-joined? I had an RNY on 12/10. I HATE how long it is taking me to feel better. I still use the Percocet liquid about once a day when I can't take it anymore. I'm trying not to use it as I know it is addictive.
I'm just bummed I'm so sore, still haven't been able to sleep on anything other than my back, and the soft foods diet is getting old. Sorry to complain. Yesterday I think I had my first "what did I do to myself" pitty party moment. I'm down 17.5 from surgery, and have been stalled at that for a few days, but I suspect that's because I stink at getting my water in and have been really trying the last few days.
For anyone else with Diaraheah, I had it from day three until 2w3d. Finally seems to have settled into somewhat more normal bms now.
Good luck to all getting done shortly and all of us recovering!
Ellen
I have been having pain in my lower left abdominal area since getting the staples out. Like 2-3" left of my belly Button and about 1" below. It's mostly triggered by movement on my right side (yes, pain is on left though). It's a sharp burning type pain. Is this where the "tubes" are re-joined? I had an RNY on 12/10. I HATE how long it is taking me to feel better. I still use the Percocet liquid about once a day when I can't take it anymore. I'm trying not to use it as I know it is addictive.
I'm just bummed I'm so sore, still haven't been able to sleep on anything other than my back, and the soft foods diet is getting old. Sorry to complain. Yesterday I think I had my first "what did I do to myself" pitty party moment. I'm down 17.5 from surgery, and have been stalled at that for a few days, but I suspect that's because I stink at getting my water in and have been really trying the last few days.
For anyone else with Diaraheah, I had it from day three until 2w3d. Finally seems to have settled into somewhat more normal bms now.
Good luck to all getting done shortly and all of us recovering!
Ellen
Ellen
Topic: RE: 1 week postop...
I haven't weighed myself yet. I'm really hoping not to become a slave to the scale and will let my inches and smaller clothing sizes. I feel like I've gained this week too - very bloated and swollen, but I agree it's from the IV and gas. I wouldn't worry at all about loss/gain during the first week or 2.
I also agree that the more exercise you do, the better it will be.
I also agree that the more exercise you do, the better it will be.
Cheryl 
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Topic: RE: Gas X strips?
Thanks, I am going to pick some up to have on hand......can't hurt, anyway!!
Marie
Marie
Topic: feeling port?
I'm 5 days post-op of laproscopic Lap-Band. Everything seems to be healing fine. I'm just feeling discomfort/pain from the inscision and the port. Anyone else ever feel theirs? Does this go away with the swelling?
Topic: RE: Anyone else having....
Yes, what you are going thru is indeed very normal!!! I haven't weighed myself yet, but I feel like I've gained about 20 lbs due to bloating and swelling. Thankfully 95% of the gas is gone now but I'm still feeling sore around the left side of my ribs and can't sleep on that side.
Someone above said thank goodness her DH was at work when the ga**** My DH has been cheering me every time I fart (Yay cheryl!!!)
To the last person *****minded us about the staples inside, THANK YOU!!! I'm starting to feel better and already inclined to overdo it. So I will continue to take it easy and worry more about learning the definition of a sip.
Someone above said thank goodness her DH was at work when the ga**** My DH has been cheering me every time I fart (Yay cheryl!!!)
To the last person *****minded us about the staples inside, THANK YOU!!! I'm starting to feel better and already inclined to overdo it. So I will continue to take it easy and worry more about learning the definition of a sip.
Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08 Topic: RE: Dec 22nd RNY
I was home in the evening on 12/23. Also had the bad gas problem but that dissipated after 4 days! Also having diarrhea like bm's (I say like because they are not frequent). I wasn't given anything for the gas, in fact I was told that since it wasn't normal digestive system gas, nothing would really help other than walking!
I was on 1 oz (Tues/Wed) then 2 oz (Thurs/Fri) per hour clear liquids. Today I am up to 4 oz (1/2 cup) per hour and must add milk to the regimen. I can also have 1 oz of sf pudding, or cream of rice/wheat hot cereal or hi protein yogurt. I can add 1 tsp of protein powder to the 4 oz of milk. I need to have 48-64 oz of fluids. So far I've been drinking cold herbal tea, Wyler's tea (like Crystal Lite), sf jello, and sf ice pops. Not having any problems except that having to sip from a 1 oz medicine cup over the course of an hour is a great challenge. I haven't yet learned the definition of a sip! But I get a quick feeling of fullness if I drink too much or too fast.
I was on 1 oz (Tues/Wed) then 2 oz (Thurs/Fri) per hour clear liquids. Today I am up to 4 oz (1/2 cup) per hour and must add milk to the regimen. I can also have 1 oz of sf pudding, or cream of rice/wheat hot cereal or hi protein yogurt. I can add 1 tsp of protein powder to the 4 oz of milk. I need to have 48-64 oz of fluids. So far I've been drinking cold herbal tea, Wyler's tea (like Crystal Lite), sf jello, and sf ice pops. Not having any problems except that having to sip from a 1 oz medicine cup over the course of an hour is a great challenge. I haven't yet learned the definition of a sip! But I get a quick feeling of fullness if I drink too much or too fast.
Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
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