Question:
Has anyone actually had RNY and felt like they haven't had surgery?
I had RNY on Feb 18, 2010.I had pain the day of surgery.I was in the hospital 2 nights.I only feel a little sore around the incisions.I have not been sick or anything and I just find it so weird.Is this normal? I also have not been hungry but of course I make myself drink drink drink.When will I get the full feeling? I have been getting the little stomach hiccups if I drink to fast. — davonjack (posted on February 26, 2010)
February 26, 2010
Well, I am pre-op so I can't answer your question. I can say that this is
good to hear. I hope I feel as good!
— A. Me
February 26, 2010
I had my surgery in Oct. 2007 and was in the hosp. for 2 nights,they kept
trying to push pain meds on me but I was in no pain, I felt great. I have
yet to feel hungry so you are fine. When I got home, I had to remember to
eat but then after 2 weeks of liquid I was so ready to have some
"real" food, even if it was "mush" I was so ready for
anything other than jello and soup. Keep up the good work and let this
tool work for you!!!
— PAWLLA L.
February 26, 2010
It sounds to me like you had the surgery. You are slightly sore and you're
not interested in food. What were you expecting to feel like? I had very
little discomfort, I was up walking shortly after waking from surgery. I
only had meds for pain once after I woke from surgery. I had minimal pain
from gas...what I had was relieved by laying on a heat pad. I am over 1
1/2 years post op and I have never thrown up food nor have I dumped. It
took me less than a year to reach my personal goal weight and only 2 months
to reach my goal of being off my pre surgery medications. Please PM me if
you have any questions. Good luck on your journey!
— Caribou ME
February 26, 2010
Well first let me say "congrats" ! I had Lap RNY Jan 4th 2010
and felt quite a bit of discomfort from the incisions (particularly the one
from the drain) but kept expecting to feel "pain from the inside of my
stomach and I didn't. I too thought to myself "I wonder if they
really did the surgery" inside?" I think somehow I thought it
would hurt to drink.. the new stomach might be tender or something, but I
had no internal pain other than my incisions.
I'm now doing well. I've only thrown up 3x.. and that's from overeating.
(I've found that I can only eat lunch and do protein shakes for breakfast
and dinner) otherwise I am too full to eat anything for dinner (and by eat,
I mean soup and applesauce). I'm -57.5 lbs and feeling good.
I hope everyone has a great journey but know that if you are wondering
or worrying, you can find a lot of support and answers from the
"experts" on this site. I really appreciate what everyone has
taught me !
— KQinNC
February 26, 2010
Ditto for me. No pain other than the first day. I was walking all around
our campground in about 8 days. Good luck!
— katiecakes
February 27, 2010
People like us are known as the "poster children" for RNY.
I had surgery in aug 09, 2 hrs surgery, woke up in recovery and by 4 pm was
wanting to get out of bed. never touched the morphine pump (dont do it
unless you really have to) went home in 2 days and the following day i was
looking at new apartments, sure i was tired and sore... but that was it,
back to work in 2 weeks and it would have been sooner but i took vacation
days. I have thrown up 1 time and that was my fault, I ate too fast... no
dumping... of course i am careful about what i eat... i am 6 months out and
101 pounds down. not ever really hungry... i think its just in my head when
i do think i am. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! Good luck, you will be fine. Martha J.
— MarthaJ0110
February 27, 2010
I had minimal pain from the actual surgery, but I have had a ton of
problems with protein and throwing up, not dumping. This is my second time
in the hospital since my surgery with severe stomach pains, no fun. Now,
ask me if I would do the surgery again, in a heart beat.
— FSUMom
February 27, 2010
Natasha: Good for you...this is all wonderful news!!! Why pray tell would
you be looking to feel lousy. As another poster said, consider yourself a
poster child for great success! I am now nearing 9 weeks postop and I felt
similar to you (initially). I only had an overnight stay in the hospital
post-RNY and came home at dinnertime the following day with minimal pain
(just lethargic and tired, but I still am sometimes). However, watch what
you eat and how fast. As others said, if you eat too fast, too much or
some of the wrong things trust me you will know ... you will dump, vomit or
feel that incredible "discomfort". I know b/c although it has
only happened a few times it HAS happened and each time that it does you
promise yourself you will never again eat "THAT" food again, but
as my surgeon and nutritionist has said it is always hit and miss and
sometimes the food is okay and goes down well and the next time, nada, not
so good. So you just have to be grateful for the small things. Just
remember each and every time you get on the scale -- the numbers are going
down and this evidently is THE tool that is helping you move toward a
better quality of life. Good for you ... and best of luck on your personal
journey. We are all here to help. ~Trish
— momeego
February 27, 2010
Omigosh, Natasha, I totally feel the same way!! ha ha. I had RNY Feb 9th,
and just today started on the mushies/pureed. With liquids, I had no sense
of restriction. I will say that I really began to get hungry toward the end
of the two weeks of full liquids, that was a bit of a surprise. Today's
mushies have stayed down fine... but I was happy that they did seem to
"stay with me" a little more than the full liquids. My small
amounts of blenderized food satisfied me more than the plain protein shakes
and cream of wheat had. It's funny, you hear so many horror stories of
vomiting with just water, needing to lie down a lot, etc etc but like you,
I've felt pretty chipper after the first few days. This surgery doesn't
have to be a major deal, apparently. I actually took three weeks off from
work (had a lot of time saved up) and the past several days I've been
really bored out of my skull, ha ha! Looking forward to getting back to
"normal" on Monday. Just a little concerned about fitting in my
mushies with my work day, but that's why God invented tupperware and
microwaves, I guess!!
Congrats to you on commencing this glorious journey... a year from now
you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Good luck with everything!
Here's to never being sick, if we stick with our plan!!
— Greg K.
February 28, 2010
your so lucky i had surgery 2-2-10 and i m still pretty sore in my abdomen
and feel nausea alot. at this point i am
not happy yet, but i hope things will get better quick. I had to take 6
weeks off from work. There is no way i can go
back right now. I wasnt expecting this. Consider yourself
lucky. Maybe I was just too heavy to feel good post op.
— bskarenf
March 1, 2010
HELLO NATASHA I FELT THE SAME AS YOU DO I FEEL LIKE I NEVER HAD THE
SURGERY SO I WENT BACK TO THE DOCTOR AND ASK HIM WHAT HE DID HE EXPLAIN IT
TO ME, I HAD MY SURGERY ON SEPT 22 2009. TRUST ME THATS A GOOD THING YES
IT IS NORMAL I HAD NO PAIN , SICKNESS, MEDICATION OR NOTHING I LEFT THE
HOSIPTAL THAT MORNING AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE STORES I HAD NO PROBLEMS
WHATSOEVER AND TODAY I AM GOING GREAT I FELT LIKE I HAD NO SURGERY AT ALL
SO QUESTION MY DOCOTR AT FIRST IT WAS HARD TO UNDERSTAND HIM BUT EACH DAY
YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW BODY SO BE HAPPY
— goal100
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