Question:
Any Tips??
Everyone, I will be having Gastric Bypass on Thursday ad would like any tips you can give. Please fell free to offer your prayers for me also! Clayton — claytonm (posted on April 14, 2009)
April 14, 2009
Hi Clayton,
take your pillow, something to read and walk walk walk as soon as you are
out of surgery.
Good luck and let me know how you do!
— amanda_g
April 14, 2009
i had my gastric bypass on Jan,29, 09. I don't regret it one bit. The
first 3-5 days are the worst and i almost lost hope thinking that i had
made the biggest mistake of my life, now OMG i have never felt so beautiful
or worthy. Take it one day at a time, one sip at a time and don't be in a
rush to eat, remember you did not wake up obese one day even though it may
feel that way. so go slow and remember you are going to be the best you've
ever been. I'll keep you in my prayers.
— jaxjennings
April 14, 2009
Hi Clayton I'm happy for you. I will be getting mine soo just as soon as I
get my date. My prayers will be with you. Everyone tells me take it slow so
I will tell you the same. Don't rush relax and enjoy the new life that is
set before you. God Bless you Theresa L
— treeeza
April 14, 2009
Hi Clayton,
I agree with above replies. The key the first couple of days is to walk,
walk, walk. This cuts down on chance of both pneumonia and blood clots plus
each time you walk it gets a little easier the next time. Follow your
surgeons guidelines on advancing your diet. I had my lap rny on March 9th
was walking 2 miles by the 16th and back at work on the 23rd. I'm 48 years
old and my starting BMI was 53 (354lbs). I am now eating shrimp, scallops,
cottage cheese, chicken, etc--slowly and carefully--- and have lost 45
pounds since surgery. Good luck with everything and will keep you in
prayer. Kevin
— hapkidodoc
April 15, 2009
All the best to you, Clayton! You will not regret your decision as long as
you do what your doctor and nutritionist advise. As the Quakers say,
"I will keep you in the light".
— Muggs
April 15, 2009
Utilize the pain pump...They take it away far too soon! I'm kidding...kind
of! LOL Really though, walk...walk and walk some more! It helps so much
with gas and to get the new plumbing moving again. Don't be surprized if
the within the first week you ask yourself "What the *hello* did I do
to myself"? That will soon pass as the pain lessens, the eating
becomes easier...and the weight begins to melt off...It takes time...and
while you are living it day to day , time seems to crawl by slowly...But
give yourself a year to appreciate the first few weeks post op! It all
gets better...Just remember that! Be blessed!
— .Anita R.
April 15, 2009
Congradulations! While doing your walking, bring your ipod or mp3 player
to help keep your mind occupied.
— Kathleen W.
April 15, 2009
Hey Clayton. Like others, I'm sure you will do fine and agree walking will
be your best chance of having fewer complications. My only advice would be
to make sure you get a copy of your operative report (never know when you
may need it) and to find out all you can about proper supplementation and
long term care (don't rely on your doc/dietician in this dept. they seldom
know how to take care of us properly).
— [Deactivated Member]
April 16, 2009
Hi Clayton,
I was blessed to be able to stay in the hospital for three days, that
really helped! When you get home, use your pillow support as you get in
and out of a chair; also, really move slowly doing the important stuff,
taking a shower, up and down steps, etc. I kept on the pain meds for the
first 3 or 4 days also. That helped too. I had my surgery April 1st, so
today is day 15 for me. I always feel like we came "out of the
closet". I'm 15 days out, etc. Oh well, I have a warped sense of
humor. I almost backed out but am glad that now I have it over with. Take
care. Carol
— CarolH1953
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