Had my RNY today!
rnin02
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So far so good, I feel like I did a million situps but nothing really crazy painful. The pain medicine is nice though:) I'm crazy thirsty and looking forward to getting my upper GI over with so I can start sipping tomorrow. Just had to share as I'm passing the time till my next dose of pain medicine in about 15 minutes.
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Keep posting! I want to hear everything as I am having mine in late August. Enjoy the high
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So far so good, 16 hours in:) I may die of thirst and this floor is super loud with the alarms and the employees talking a lot, so I haven't slept well. Pain is manageable so far and I haven't been hit with bad gas pain yet. Yet lol. My biggest issue is that I haven't been able to pee a lot but they finally told the dr who ordered a bolus of IV fluids so I think that will help a lot. I'm looking forward to them letting me walk around by myself and in the halls soon. For whatever reason my nurse didn't let me get further than my bathroom last night. I anticipated being able to walk in the hallway so that was a bit puzzling. Upper GI in a bit and then hopefully sipping some liquids!0
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Glad to hear you're recovering well. They'll have you walking out there in no time, I'm sure.0
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maybe they think you're enjoying the pain meds too much to walk very far. pain meds can affect you balance, which would cause problems walking (think being drunk). once the IV fluids start your output should increase, you don't have much output now because if you couldn't drink anything from midnight prior to your surgery and without intaking fluids during the day of surgery, you don't have anything to output. once the IVs start and they let you have liquids, make sure there is a clear path between your hospital bed and the bathroom0
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Oh wow, this is great. Keep up with the updates.
I've got 20 days until I go in. Reading this helps with the apprehension.0 -
Well apparently I was allowed to get out of bed and walk over night, but my night nurse didn't really mention that. I've been walking around quite a bit this afternoon and it helps with the discomfort. Definitely have some gas building up in there since I've started "eating". My urine output still isn't wonderful but it's better. My room is at the noisest part of the unit which stinks. Right by the nurses station and the central monitor. Sleep was hard. They are letting me go ahead and go home tonight thankfully! There's really nothing they are doing for me that I can't do at home, except the IV fluids. I'm tolerating water very well, and broth, so I'm happy.0
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So an update after being home for about 12 hours. Despite the loudness and general "yuck I'm in the hospital feeling " the hospital had some advantages lol! Namely rails on the bed and a taller toilet. Much easier to maneuver. If I could go back in time I would have been doing lots and lots of leg exercises, squats, etc because having super strong legs right now and sparing abs would feel so much better. I'm slowly sipping my morning protein and it seems to be going down ok so far.0
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Congrats on the surgery and getting to go home. The first shower I had was the best part and you do definitely sleep better at home when there isn't someone poking you with a needle or taking your BP and temp every couple of hours.0
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glad to hear everything went well and that you're home. i agree with hockey7fan, that first shower will make you feel better. and sleeping at home is always better. if you have discomfort sleeping flat in your own bed, try sleeping in a recliner, it helps0
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Congrats!!! Welcome home, sleeping in a semi upright position for a few nights will definitely help and that first shower is pure HEAVEN! In less than a week all this discomfort will be behind you....welcome to your new life
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Thank you all for the well wishes. I'm holding you to that week thing lol! I wish we had a recliner for me to sleep in, that would definitely be easier than my bed.0
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So here we are! Our surgeries behind us. Mine was Monday so we're in the same roller coaster. The advice to walk and sip as much as possible is dead on. My only real pain is in my abdomen and across the middle of my back for some reason. I tried some warm cream soup thinned with water and the warm liquid felt better than the ice water I've been sipping. I also found that yogurt works well to break any medicine capsules into. It really hides thevbad taste. Just use a couple of teaspoons and thin it a bit.
Looking forward to getting back to real liDr soon. Good luck with your recovery. We have a lot of great things to look forward to!0 -
I'm not sure if it's the same for RNY as with VGS, but keep in mind that with your bladder still waking up post-op, you may spend a week or two eliminating the IV fluids (and all the ones you're drinking) from your body. Don't be disappointed if you don't immediately start losing until those fluids work their way on out.0
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Thank you all for the well wishes. I'm holding you to that week thing lol! I wish we had a recliner for me to sleep in, that would definitely be easier than my bed.
I don't have a recliner either, I propped pillows on my couch and found that laying on my right side was the easiest. And within less a week you will find it easier to get up and down, promise 0 -
So here we are! Our surgeries behind us. Mine was Monday so we're in the same roller coaster. The advice to walk and sip as much as possible is dead on. My only real pain is in my abdomen and across the middle of my back for some reason. I tried some warm cream soup thinned with water and the warm liquid felt better than the ice water I've been sipping. I also found that yogurt works well to break any medicine capsules into. It really hides thevbad taste. Just use a couple of teaspoons and thin it a bit.
Looking forward to getting back to real liDr soon. Good luck with your recovery. We have a lot of great things to look forward to!
Best wishes on your recovery too! Sounds like you are doing FABULOUS!!! Keep getting those liquids in and masking the meds is probably the hardest lol (ewww). Doing great, I saw your loss on the newsfeed! Wow!0 -
Congrats to both rnin02 and Renaejae! Great things are happening!0
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Hope all is going well for you!0
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Min02.- How disgusting are all the food commercials right now!0
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Ha ha ha! I was addicted to Food Network for a month straight...watched nothing else!0
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Min02.- How disgusting are all the food commercials right now!
I haven't been hungry, like at all. My husband and son stopped and bought a pizza on our way home from the hospital and I was just like, eh, I'm happy with my water. So bizarre.
I figured out a way to prop up a million pillows in my bed so I'm essentially sitting upright when I sleep. It's not that bad and makes getting up a lot easier. I can't wait for the abdominal swelling to go down some, I think the pressure of that against the incisions is what hurts the most.0 -
I agree. My abdomen is beginning to heal a week out. I can sleep on my side pretty well with a couple of pillows front and back (once my inside organs settle which is painful). Last night was the first night I stayed in bed all night. The first 6 nights I would get up around 2am and sit up in the recliner for 2 hours. Even with a pain pill before bed I couldn't lay there or sleep all night. I stopped the pain med and switched to liquid Tylenol which is working ok for me.
I also returned to work today. It was ok. I've very tired right now and thankfully heading home after an 8-5day but I will listen to my body and rest all evening. Heck knows we're not going home to cook!!
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I agree. My abdomen is beginning to heal a week out. I can sleep on my side pretty well with a couple of pillows front and back (once my inside organs settle which is painful). Last night was the first night I stayed in bed all night. The first 6 nights I would get up around 2am and sit up in the recliner for 2 hours. Even with a pain pill before bed I couldn't lay there or sleep all night. I stopped the pain med and switched to liquid Tylenol which is working ok for me.
I also returned to work today. It was ok. I've very tired right now and thankfully heading home after an 8-5day but I will listen to my body and rest all evening. Heck knows we're not going home to cook!!
Glad to hear you're doing ok.
The first few nights I woke up like clock work when my meds were due. Now I'm just needing pain medicine at bedtime. I might even skip it tonight. The liquid tylenol did not sit well with me at all. Which is weird because the tylenol/narcotic liquid they gave me I was fine with. Maybe it's because it's a smaller dose? I don't know.
I tried sleeping on my side the past 2 nights, the internal shifting is weird! I still have to be propped up a bit or getting out of bed hurts like you know what! I still need my afternoon nap lol. I couldn't imagine going back to work yet. You're brave!
My protein shakes are sitting fine and I'm getting my water in ok, but I feel like I should be getting more calories in during a day. Not sure how yet! My plan has me on clear liquids for 2 weeks. They told me to try to just do 2 protein shakes a day, no more than 3. Since they are only 150 calories a piece that's not much. I'm looking forward to full liquids next week:)
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Congratulations to you both! Keep up the good work!0
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My doctor told me to focus first on 48-64 oz of fluids so I won't dehydrate, then on protein and calories will come at some point but not to worry about that yet. I've had a couple of moments when I feel like dehydration is lurking up on me (especially first thing in the morning), but I take time to get 8 or more oz in and it passes. It definitely is a full time job trying to get 60grams of protein down at this point. Looking forward to my follow up appt tomorrow so I can move onto some pureed foods. Not looking forward to having 20 staples removed though. Did you have staples or did they use glue?
The lack of calories is starting to play with my emotions and mood. Even with the strong support of my husband and 2 teenage daughters I have moments of feeling so alone with this. They are there for me but they're also going about their day, preparing meals etc and it's tough to not feel isolated. I know it will pass. Hoping to get in enough protein today to withstand a nice walk at noon. I think some fresh air and sunshine will help.
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Renae and Min you guys are doing fantastic! I remember it well those early days wondering if you were doing everything right, if were hurting yourself by not hitting the calories or protein - be gentle with yourself you are doing just fine I know it doesn't seem it now but you will be amazed at how quickly you will be rejoining meal times and eating (much smaller portions) but still enjoying the company and time spent around the table. I'm 12 weeks and its just been the last four I have consistently hit 600 calories - liquids first as your doctor says Keep it going your doing fabulous! Glad to hear the meds aren't as necessary and the sleeping is getting easier too! 0
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Joysie1970 - THANK YOU!! I'm making a calendar tonight with some goal dates on it for each of these phases. So many summer events make me nervous and I a planner. I need to know what phase I'll be in so I can plan for it.
YUP - 4th of July might be tough.
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I had glue...I'm not sure if that's better or worse! The incisions look ok, not infected or anything, but they almost look the same as the day after surgery still. And the glue is hard and itchy. I think I'm just impatient:)
I started adding peanut butter powder to my shakes the past couple a days, it adds about 45 extra calories a shake plus some extra protein and makes them taste fantastic, so that's been helpful.
I know how you feel about isolation...every time they eat something really good or that I used to love I'm practically drooling on them lol. I'm not hungry just missing the feel of real good in mouth! I just finished my 3 week of liquids and have 2 more to go, it's getting super old.0 -
I have some PB2 but hadn't tried it yet. Do you just add it to any flavor shake? I think I'll give that a try tonight. Thanks for the tip.0
