Quiz for Pre Ops

ShebasMom
on 6/23/12 1:42 pm

Revision on 07/05/16

I had an endoscopy back in 1998 to look for ulcer, when my GERD was first dx. I was not fully sedated for the procedure. I had to do a lidocaine gargle (numbing) before I was given Versed. I don't remember the inserion part, but I do remember the scope being in and relief when it came out. It felt like I had a big lump in my throat, like you have with a sore throat, and I couldn't swallow. I also remember I couldn't open my eyes or move my arms, both were very heavy. When I was recovery, the doctor was horrified to find out I hadn't been sedated enough. She said I didn't seem to be in any discomfort because of my vital signs during the procedure. I told her I was only uncomfortable for about 5 mins and she told me that the scope was only down for 6 mins! The next time I got scoped, I was totally knocked out!

HW322 SW296 GW150 LW196

RNY 8-29-11

Revision to Distal bypass 7-5-16

SW262 GW165

John 3:16

Larry Wassmann
on 6/23/12 3:47 am - Lacey, WA

RNY on 05/09/12

Thanks Kelly, a good service for those contemplating RNY. I think someone (not me) should volunteer to develop some kind of psychology quiz for people looking into this surgery. Seems to me many are ill prepared for what RNY really means both in body and mind.

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poet_kelly
on 6/23/12 3:52 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

What kinds of things do you think should be on the psychological quiz? Like what things do you think people are most unprepared for, psychologically speaking?

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

kbowman2
on 6/23/12 4:40 am

RNY on 04/13/10

Great questions Kelly!
You may want to add "stuck" instances and ways to alleviate (papaya chewables-NEVER water) and bowel obstruction symptoms/causes. Also a question about why children's chewables are NOT enough.
Great for every pre op to know. 2 years out and I'm still loving my protein shakes/bars.

Kim
Heaviest 397/ Before Surgery 367/ Lowest 170/ Current 185

donitta
on 6/23/12 7:31 am - OR

RNY on 05/15/12

I've heard about the papaya chewables... could someone (Kelly?) explain what they are/do and when to use the?

HW - 317; SW - 298; CW - 260

exohexoh
on 6/23/12 8:27 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

they supposedly help breakdown things that get stuck. i haven't had any issues with getting things stuck, for me they come up immediately so i'm not too knowledgable about them other than what people use them for

<3 jen <3

<3 starting weight: 252 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 151 <3

RNY: 9/27/10 <3 Extended Tummy Tuck w/hip & thigh lipo: 6/6/13

poet_kelly
on 6/23/12 8:33 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Same here. I don't think I've ever had anything get stuck. I've never had foamies, either.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

exohexoh
on 6/23/12 8:41 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

the only thing i ever got the foamies from was drinking too fast right after surgery, which only ever happened with iced tea crystal light. people knew when i got that look on my face at work not to talk to me and let me run lol

<3 jen <3

<3 starting weight: 252 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 151 <3

RNY: 9/27/10 <3 Extended Tummy Tuck w/hip & thigh lipo: 6/6/13

Winnie_the_Pooh
on 6/23/12 9:34 pm

RNY on 06/08/11

papaya is supposed to have an enzyme that helps break down meat. If you eat too much or it is just sitting really heavy it could help. I never tried it for anything other than meat.

Winnie

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