Just came home from surgery May 12

Help anyone

I just came home today from the RAH for Rouyen Y Gastric Bypass.  I feel so swollen and am flushed and freezing.  

Did anyone else have this problem, also I cannot lay on either side because of the uncomfortable feeling.  I'm guessing it is because I am swollen inside.

If anyone can give my insight it would be truly appreciated.

Thanks

Rhonda

Hi Rhonda--glad you are okay...I was just thinking about you. I can't answer your question...but try posting it on the RNY board and I bet you will get a reply right away. I hope you are feeling better soon.Keep us posted...

Hi Rhonda, Welcome to the losers bench.

I also couldn't lay on either side and it was because of being swollen inside for sure. I slept sitting up off and on for the first 10 days or so but slowly I could roll over and sleep on my side and tummy.

As for the flushed and freezing thing. I didn't feel flushed but I'm still freezing. From what I read it's pretty normal.

Just take it day by day, hour by hour and you will get through the next month ok. It was about the 6 week mark that I really felt like myself again and now I'm starting to introduce foods back and so far so good.

Take care! 
Kelly

Thanks for your words of encouragement.....I wanted to try and go back to work today but i feel really tired....so will try one day at a time.  I can now lay on my side with a body pillow, it seems to do the trick.

I'm not flushed but freezing !!  Then again, here in Cold Lake, AB...we are experiencing colder than normal temps.


Rhonda

Hey Rhonda,

I was thinking of you, just wondering how its going?
I started my first day on the ensure diet today, not so bad, so far, 13 more days to go hihi.
Well hope you feel good and talk to you soon
Take care.
Cecil.e.

Hi, I am doing better each day....tried to work today, only lasted 2 hrs.  Will try again tomorrow.  You will be great on the ensure diet, although I did not have to do that....I did it for 3 days....but each surgeon is different.

Take Care

Rhonda