Question:
Does anyone besides me feel really good 1 week after surgery?
I had gastric bypass surgery on 3/18 and I am doing exceptionally well. I keep waiting on some of the bad stuff to happen to me like I have been reading about others, but so far, nothing (knock on wood). I went for my post op visit today and they already put me on protein shakes, which I am tolerating wonderfully well. I am to start on soft proteins on Saturday. I am thrilled that everything is going so well, but I wondered if this is happening to anyone else out there. — EugeneHinson (posted on March 26, 2008)
March 26, 2008
I had minimal problems adjusting too. I threw up once or twice--my fault
for not thinking and taking a large drink of water or gulp of food. I
tolerated shakes well, and tried the Isopure premade drinks--but those were
disgusting. Be cautions when visiting a different doctor--like if you go
to the ER for something. I got a cut on my finger, got it stitched and was
given CIPRO. A few days later I thought I had terminal diarrhea, even
though my diet had not changed. I consulted my doctor on another matter and
mentioned this to him. He looked at my electronic chart and said the
antibiotic was the problem. CIPRO is a good antibiotic, but it kills all
good and bad bacteria, leaving your lower tract inbalanced, and diarrhea
was the result. Next trip to the ER, I told the doc I had RNY. He told me
he wasn't going to prescribe CIPRO then, and I got bactrum instead. Many
of us have minimal problems, but most posts tend to be about problems. Just
like the tv newscasts--got stuff doesn't make it on TV, but boy you think
the whole world is rotten, as they primarily publicize the bad stuff in the
world.
— Dave Chambers
March 26, 2008
I had my gastric bypass in Aug. 2002, was on semi solids witin a couple of
days and soft solids, like thin sliced turkey cold cut and soft cheese
within the first week. Never had any trouble at all, except for the
initial pain on the left side where they cut the muscle; that was my only
real 'pain'. I also never had dumping and sadly am able to eat anything
without trouble. I did gain back some of my weight because I was sick and
in bed for months, but I am back to working it off. I'll never regret
having the surgery.
— Kathy T.
March 26, 2008
I had my gastric bypass in Aug. 2002, was on semi solids witin a couple of
days and soft solids, like thin sliced turkey cold cut and soft cheese
within the first week. Never had any trouble at all, except for the
initial pain on the left side where they cut the muscle; that was my only
real 'pain'. I also never had dumping and sadly am able to eat anything
without trouble. I did gain back some of my weight because I was sick and
in bed for months, but I am back to working it off. I'll never regret
having the surgery.
— Kathy T.
March 26, 2008
You sound just like me. I had surgery 2/28/08 and wondered if something
was going wrong on the inside because I felt as if I never had any surgery.
I am very glad to hear that you are doing so well. I think the hardest
part for you is going to be to remember that you DID have the surgery!!
— barbmartinez
March 26, 2008
I was 4 yrs post op this week on the 24th, and to this day, never one
problem. No dumping, no nuttin! I just continue to follow all the rules
and have kept the 230 lost pounds off. Just be thrilled you have it so
great, it makes the weight loss that much sweeter.
Congrats on your surgery, and may the remainder of your healing be as easy.
Cindi 3.24.04 - 230# and maintainimg
— DollyDoodles
March 26, 2008
Not me, but I think the younger you are and the less over 40 BMI you are
the easier it is. Glad that you are doing so well. Just remember when you
have that bump in the rood, you got your bump at lot later than others, so
enjoy the ride.
Best of success.
— William (Bill) wmil
March 26, 2008
Yup - been smooth here, too, 125 since 9-14-07, so quit looking for
Zebra's, you'll miss the horses!
— 29Diesel
March 26, 2008
So many more people do well than not...Those are the ones that have no
questions or anything to post because they are smooth sailing into their
new life...I didn't post for years! Only came back to socialize and see
how others have done and just never left since! Congrats and many best
wishes for continued smooth waters!
— .Anita R.
March 26, 2008
I had surgery 11/9/07 and so far not one problem, haven't dumped or gotten
sick at all, which I thank God everyday for. Congratulations on your
surgery and God Bless, Debi
— DEBI R.
March 26, 2008
I am 10 days post op and it has been pretty smooth too. I do find I get
tired very easily. Tomorrow I see the MD for my post op visit and I am
looking forward to movingon to smooth foods. I do find that if I drink my
protein drink to fast, I get a stomach ache, but so far nothing has come
back up!
— Dawn K.
March 26, 2008
Sure it is. There are lots of us who do not have any problems to speak of.
I didn't. Vomited just twice at the beginning and then I learned the
feeling of being full and didn't push myself that far anymore. You must be
doing a good job of gaging what your body can take. It is a real art
knowing how much to drink and eat at one time. I did not goof up until I
ate my first meal of real food. Keep in mind the rule you will always live
with no, absolutely no liquid thirty minutes before, during, and after a
meal. It really makes a difference in how much you will take off and keep
taking off. Have a wonderful journey. God Bless, Norma
— njkbutton
March 26, 2008
that's me -- not a problem -- surgery on a wednesday -- home on friday --
driving on monday -- physical job doing physical restraints on behavioral
people in 18 days -- with open rny -- i'm 17 months out -- not a dam thing
to complain about :) life is wonderful -- textbook surgery and recovery and
weightloss -- gotta love it!! only got sick once on chicken very early out
-- i remembered to chew chew chew after that :) people never post the good
stories -- but i always do :) gotta let other people know it's not all
gloom and doom -- the best of luck to you on the rest of your journey
— RCassety
March 26, 2008
Hello, I am doing just as well as you are. I had LapBand surgery on 3/19
and I feel great. I have lost 12 lbs since surgery. I started on protein
shakes on 3/20 and my first weigh in and post op visit is this monday 3/31
and I will be starting diced proteins and mushy/pureed foods then.
Last night I worked out and went for a 1 mile walk and got 13 hrs sleep. I
feel energized and got some well needed sleep.
Karen M
336.8/298.4/155
Consult/Now/Goal
— Karen M.
March 26, 2008
I had lap band 2/11 which was a Tuesday and that following monday I was at
the gym working out, I have had no complications as well I just need a big
fill to help with the appetite thing, but other than that it's been great!
Just feel lucky cause so many have had complications and have been
miserable....we are blessed. Best to you
— KristinaSilvasy
March 27, 2008
I am 3 1/2 weeks (March 3rd was my surgery date) and have had no serious
problems. Just a little pull in my side, which the doctor says is normal.
But all foods have been tolerated and I am slowly introducing 3 new things
every week into my diet. Good luck, glad to hear that all is going well.
Just keep doing what your doctor told you to do and eat and you will be
fine. I am 20 pounds down.
— redlilies
March 27, 2008
March 1 here. Absolutely NO negative effects other than the pain of
surgery and the pull of stitches which lasted bout 3 days for the first and
a week for the second. I had pretty severe arthritis before the surgery,
chronic diarrhea, chronic muscle pain from Fibro-Myalgia, a spastic colon,
migraines, sleep apnea, and fairly severe diabetes which was flirting with
200 points on a regular basis while I was taking 2000 MG of Glucovance 5
DAILY and TWO shots of 35 units of 30/70 insulin a day and an occasional
shot of REGULAR insulin as needed. In just 3 weeks I had dropped 32 pounds
and dropped ALL of my diabetes medications! I actually had to drop the
last glucovance pill because it was TOO much medication for me! I came
home from a church outing on Easter and started shaking and feeling hot. I
took a blood sugar reading and found my level to be 53! I had to get some
sugar into me FAST to keep from having my blood sugar from dropping lower
and going into a diabetic coma. Since then I have not needed ANY
medication for my diabetes. I have since continued to drop weight at about
a pound to a pound and a half a day. I no longer have much pain from
arthritis. My Fibro-Myalgia has quited a great deal and it really only
bothers me when I am tired. I no longer have diarrhea or the spastic
colon. I have had to reduce the pressure on my C-PAP machine because it
started blowing air into my intestines because it no longer had to fight
against my sinuses. About the ONLY thing that seems to remain unchanged
is the migraines. Perhaps in time THAT will change. I don't know. There
are plenty of SKINNY people with those so I suspect not.
Good luck,
Hugh
— hubarlow
March 27, 2008
I hate you!!!! Just kidding. Congratulations and keep up the good work. I
had some minor complications, especially in the 1st week post op.
— zandeldm
March 27, 2008
I'm gald to hear that you are doing so well. I also, have had the same
experience. I had lap RNY on 3-10-08 and couldn't have asked for things to
go better. I think my worst experience was having to do the swallow study
the morning after surgery (YUCK!!!! :) ). I have always been a
"fast" eater and that is something that I am having to remember
to chew, chew, chew. Keep up the good work!
— pkwhite64
March 27, 2008
I had RNY on 3-11-08. I have done exceptionally well. No nausea or
vomiting. Just site pain. I started eating scrambled eggs, chicken, fish on
day 4. I could not tolerate the consistancy of puree so I chew 30 times.
No Problems at all.
As I tell everyone "results not typical".
— omcav
March 27, 2008
I'M 8MO. OUT AND DOING GOOD.HAD ALITTLE DUMPING SO NOW I KNOW WHAT I CAN DO
& NOT DO.GLAD TO HEAR YOUR DOING GOOD.GOOD LUCK KEEP IN TOUCH.LOST
130LBS SO FAR.
LEHIGH
— lehigh
March 29, 2008
You GO Eugene!! It is so nice to actually hear something POSATIVE on this
website!! I am having RNY on April 8th, and from reading this column I know
everything that can and will go wrong, so it's nice to see all the other
answers from people who had it go smoothly, like you, and like I hope to
do!!
Ginel Mills
— nellybelle
March 29, 2008
I had my surgery on 3/3/08. By day 4 I was ready to go and had a hard time
restraining myself. I had no complications, no nausea or vomiting and no
complications whatsoever. I also had no problems adjusting to the thick
liquid diet. Now, I'm almost 4 weeks out and I've still had no problems.
Gotta keep reminding myself that I DID have surgery. Guess we just got
lucky.
Sarah
— lawdognellie
April 2, 2008
Hi Eugene. Same here - Lap RNY on March 24th. I had no problems at all
other than a bad cold right after surgery. I can eat anything so far as
long as I wait the 30minutes before and after food. Haven't thrown up at
all. I'm on pureed foods right now, and I can tolerate pork with shallots
and garlic, all pureed. My husband keeps asking, "Are you sure they
did the surgery and didn't just take our money?". So, glad to see I
am not the only one either!
Take care,
Carol
— C P.
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