1st day home
Hi all,
I had my surgery on Monday, the 14th and this is my 1st full day at home. I had revision from lap band to RNY and apparently my pouch looks a little different due to the scar tissue. The radiologist *****ad my upper GI said that he thought I had a contained leak but my surgeon and the PA disagreed and said that what he was seeing was scar tissue. No fever, or other issues so far other than I have incredible anxiety now that there's something wrong with me that is just about to happen...it was so incredibly scary to think that I might have had a leak even though the PA said that if I was his Mom or sister he would still feel 100% fine in saying that I don't have a leak. They monitored me for about 8-9 hours longer than normal and let me come home last night instead of yesterday morning as originally expected.
I've done so-so on my water and protein. Not too bad on my water but the protein is tough b/c I have to have clear protein until Sunday and it tastes bad to me but I'm keeping at it. Sipping so much water really is hard work. :)
Sorry for such a long post but I've been having doubts that maybe this was the wrong decision and that I'll never feel back to 100% I know I'm just four days out but I guess I'm just a bit overwhelmed right now.
Thanks for listening!
I had my surgery on Monday, the 14th and this is my 1st full day at home. I had revision from lap band to RNY and apparently my pouch looks a little different due to the scar tissue. The radiologist *****ad my upper GI said that he thought I had a contained leak but my surgeon and the PA disagreed and said that what he was seeing was scar tissue. No fever, or other issues so far other than I have incredible anxiety now that there's something wrong with me that is just about to happen...it was so incredibly scary to think that I might have had a leak even though the PA said that if I was his Mom or sister he would still feel 100% fine in saying that I don't have a leak. They monitored me for about 8-9 hours longer than normal and let me come home last night instead of yesterday morning as originally expected.
I've done so-so on my water and protein. Not too bad on my water but the protein is tough b/c I have to have clear protein until Sunday and it tastes bad to me but I'm keeping at it. Sipping so much water really is hard work. :)
Sorry for such a long post but I've been having doubts that maybe this was the wrong decision and that I'll never feel back to 100% I know I'm just four days out but I guess I'm just a bit overwhelmed right now.
Thanks for listening!
Hang tough. Keep drinking your fluids and don't worry as much about the protein at the moment. We all go through a bit of buyers remorse...been there done that. (((hugs)))
If water is hard to drink, squeeze a little fresh lemon or lime juice into it and sweeten to taste with Splenda. Also try herbal tea and see if temperature of your fluids makes a difference.
--gina
If water is hard to drink, squeeze a little fresh lemon or lime juice into it and sweeten to taste with Splenda. Also try herbal tea and see if temperature of your fluids makes a difference.
--gina
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I had my surgery on 11/7 and it is very hard to get fluids in ! I've set an alarm to remind me to drink every 15 minutes. Glad to hear that everything went well. I can't wait to experience this journey with you :)
Mandy
Mandy
HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)
I set an alarm too and couldn't believe how fast those 15 minutes flew by! If I hadn't set an alarm, I for sure wouldn't have gotten all my drinking done. If you make your protein drink with water, then that counts towards your fluids. I sipped, sipped, protein drinks all day long. I made just four or six ounces at a time so that they always tasted "freshly made." You can also sip broth, which makes a nice change from the sweet protein drinks. Keep walking too!
One more thing -- worrying about whether someone will happen to you will never help the situation. Whatever happens, happens, right? There's that saying that goes something like Lord grant me the courage to change what I can and the patience to live with what I can't.
Good luck to you!
One more thing -- worrying about whether someone will happen to you will never help the situation. Whatever happens, happens, right? There's that saying that goes something like Lord grant me the courage to change what I can and the patience to live with what I can't.
Good luck to you!
Lapband Nov 2006; revision to RNY 8/17/2011
5'3", HW: 205 / Consult: 189 / SW: 184 / CW: 140 / GW: 130
5'3", HW: 205 / Consult: 189 / SW: 184 / CW: 140 / GW: 130
Thank you guys so much for responding. I did the timer today and it's helped to keep me better on track. Doctor also said that I could progress to the week two solid liquids today so I'm happy about that.
I really appreAnciate the feedback! It's so helpful.
And you're right, it is worthless to worry about something that might not happen..I will just have to keep reminding myself of this :)
I really appreAnciate the feedback! It's so helpful.
And you're right, it is worthless to worry about something that might not happen..I will just have to keep reminding myself of this :)
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