3 days post-op

kayleystar
on 1/9/15 10:08 am
RNY on 01/06/15

Well, I've made it to the loser's bench, everyone!

I had my surgery at 11:30am Tuesday morning, and my surgeon stated it went "perfectly". My incisions aren't bruising, oozing, or bleeding...or anything of that nature.

My surgeon was fantastic, and the entire nursing staff at the hospital was just amazing. HIGHLY recommend St. Vincent's Bariatric in Carmel, Indiana. Without a doubt. 

My pain level is down considerably from day 1, and keeps getting better each day. Right now, the pain I have is from standing up, sitting down, and coughing....to be expected since I just had major abdominal surgery!

I'm still on pureed foods, however I haven't had any troubles with any foods, except for the very first thing I ate post-op...sugar free jello. Made me a tad nauseous, but plan to try it again. Yesterday, I was able to get in 48 oz. of water, and I'm at 42 oz. for the day today, with a goal of over 50. I'm able to keep pills down (bonus!)

I walk walk walked all around the Bariatric wing, and made it over 2 miles during my stay....no way no how these blood clots are going to get me!

I know that everyone is different, and every body is different, but how many days post-op until your pain really went away? 

Highest Weight: 412 | Day of Surgery: 385 | Current: 341
Surgery Date: 1/6/2015 

    

  

knolmom
on 1/9/15 10:46 am

Congratulations. You seem to be doing great.

    

    
mschwab
on 1/9/15 10:56 am
RNY on 11/21/14

Congratulation and welcome to the losers' bench. I didn't have much pain. Sort of felt like the aftermath of a good core workout. Totally gone by day 4. 

 Height: 5'7".  HW: 299, Program starting weight: 290, SW: 238, CW 138 - 12 pounds under goal!  

     

Mybratboys3
on 1/9/15 11:17 am

I nevder had a lick of pain, didn't even have any pain meds after my surgery. HOWEVER I did have a horrible allergic reaction to the staples  :(   Good luck

    

    
Mybratboys3
on 1/9/15 11:17 am

I never had a lick of pain, didn't even have any pain meds after my surgery. HOWEVER I did have a horrible allergic reaction to the staples  :(   Good luck

    

    
NYMom222
on 1/9/15 11:52 am
RNY on 07/23/14

I took one pain pill after I left the Hospital. Sounds like you are doing great. Welcome to the Losers bench!

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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angel91e
on 1/9/15 12:25 pm
RNY on 01/15/14

By a week out I was pretty comfortable again. However one thing that really helped post op was some sort of control undergarment to keep everything from shifting or tugging as I moved and did things. Once I had one of those I was even able to sleep on my side again

Angel

selhard
on 1/9/15 7:00 pm - MN
RNY on 11/26/12

The pain level at home stayed under 5 using the 1-10 scale even without using much pain medication the first week.  What stayed around quite a while was fatigue--taking two long naps a day for the first couple of weeks.  You win the prize for the most walking--2 miles!  I can envision you by summer jogging! 

STB
on 1/10/15 6:39 am
RNY on 07/21/14

I had very little pain. My issue was low blood sugar symptoms (weak, shaky, light headed) but now it is all in the past and I am down to 171 from 257! Feels great - 5 months post op!

SHARON  

    
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