Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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AFchick
AFchick

My name is Melissa and I just had surgery last week. I've been extremely moody lately and was even questioning why I did this to myself. However, my husband reminded me that I won't be in pain forever and it will be worth it.


I'm able to move around fine it's the incision sites that are bothering me. I learned that I can hop in the shower and let the warm water hit my incisions. It makes it feel better but by nightime mt body is screaming for relief.


I've been drinking liquids and getting my protein in. But I don't really feel a big difference as far as taking in liquids. I haven't had a bowel movement yet which concerns me a little but I read it's normal. I'm feeling frustrated and grouchy and I've been emotional.


Hopefully I'll start feeling more upbeat soon.


imjj4short
imjj4short
Hi, Melissa!! I'm glad you found us! Congrats on taking the brave step of having surgery to give you a powerful tool to become the healthiest version of you.

It is totally normal to feel moody after surgery - combination of anesthesia, melting fat causing hormone changes, and losing our "go to" method of coping with uncomfortable emotions (food).

It is normal for pain to spike in the evenings. Don't be ashamed to take a pain pill at night - it can allow your body to relax and speed the healing process. If you haven't found it already, LCat has a post "What Newbies Need to Know" that is awesome.

Please feel free to ask questions. Many of us have walked the road you are traveling and are here to support you!!

JJ
Memere-2-4
Memere-2-4
Hi Melissa, I just had mine 3 WEEKS ago.... i found out the hard way..if you don't drink 8 cups of water a day the pain is worse... what i did was put 3 full water bottles in my fridge the night before..... my goal each and every day is to drink 2.5 to 3 bottles every day.also i picked a couple great flavored protein powder whey shakes... to get my protein met, you can turn one of those bottles into 2 protein shakes and that is your protein requirments for the day...... always take your pain killers every 4 hours to stay on top of the pain, this way come bed time you should have a good night sleep... good luck...welcome to this great club of losers ;p
Lcat4
Lcat4
Welcome and congratulations on making such a life affirming change! JJ said it well. I would add to just go with the flow and rest as needed. Sip, walk, rest, repeat and just know that it takes 4-6 weeks to fully heal.
1judykay
1judykay
Congratulations, each day will become better so hang in there.
imjj4short
imjj4short
Melissa - how are you doing??

JJ
carls-mom
carls-mom
I felt really bad after my surgery also. I felt sick on my stomach and couldn't tolerate protein shakes. I even had a bad case of "buyers remorse". It actually didn't get better until I was able to eat soft foods. ( I had a very hard time with the pureed foods). But when I could eat solid foods and get my protein in I started feeling SO much better! I was amazed at how much better I felt when the weight started falling off. I found out during one of my support group meetings that many people have buyers remorse feelings at first. It is such a huge change in a person's life. I have lostt 90 pounds since April 2015 and I feel so much better. Stick with it, things will get much better!
GAskirt
GAskirt
The first two weeks I felt as though I'd never feel like myself again. Thankfully, during week three I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Protein, water, walking were what helped pull me out of the funk. Guess what, 143 later it's still protein, water and walking. When any of those are shorted I feel not so great. When I'm hitting my goals with them...I'm amazed at how good I feel.

I'm so grateful I had the RNY. I believe that you will be as well.
GAskirt
GAskirt
That's 143 days