12 hours post op

crw4bama
on 6/13/12 7:40 pm - Chattanooga , TN

RNY on 06/13/12

I am 12 hours post op and could not feel better. I am on Ice chips. Other than my shoulder hurting I do not feel much pain. I have a jp grain which has slowed dow drainage. I am hust ready to be able to shower. My surgeon was able to got throough a previous surgical incision, so I do not have a new scar. I will Keep everyone updated on how things go.
Christy

Btrue2u
on 6/13/12 11:31 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 08/20/12

congrats

20AUG12-8AM SURGERY AT ST.JOES IN TORONTO W/ DR SMITH

MyLady Heidi
on 6/14/12 12:12 am

Wow that sounds terrific! Walking will help move that gas pain out of your shoulder. Laps are fun!

pwoo10
on 6/14/12 12:39 am - IN

RNY on 06/06/12

That's wonderful that u r feeling good. Walk and you shall go home.

crw4bama
on 6/14/12 5:15 am - Chattanooga , TN

RNY on 06/13/12

my dr keeps for 3 days so I go home sat.

Tiburon
on 6/14/12 8:47 am - Tulsa, OK

RNY on 09/13/12

Why do people complain of shoulder pain postop?

southernlady5464
on 6/14/12 9:13 am

Because gas gets trapped up there.

To the OP, congrats...now sip, walk, and rest.

Liz

Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135

dsh4dst
on 6/14/12 10:00 am - North Texas, TX

RNY on 05/08/12

Gas usually goes into yoyr left shouldee