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.
What a trip!!! Surgery went well. On day 2 I was burping up lots of bloody phlegm with chunks of red tissue so I am back on just water, no juice or jello or milk. I can try milk tm. I have to take zofran with my meds cuz they make me sick. Today is day 3 and I am home. These feelings are overwhelming. I feel weepy. At least the pain is controlled!! I hope everyday gets better.
cherierae
And I gained 5 lbs!!!! That was hard to look at.!
deleted_user
The weight gain right after is normal. But did they say the bloody phlem was normal? Sounds kinda scary!
rubymama
I'm glad you're home. I hope your doctor has everything under control. It will get better everyday!
cherierae
He did say that sometimes patients do burp up stuff but mine was really disgusting. He said it might be the pain meds irritating the pouch too. It was sure scary!!!!
deleted_user
Glad to hear you're done surgery and on the mend. Scary! Anyone else have this bloody phlegm? Sounds like it was from the intubation (breathing tube) or NG tube. Thoughts?
cherierae
Oh and the best part is diabetes is gone!!!! They actually had I give me juice today cuz my sugar was 72!!!
susanq35
Way to go!!!!!! You are on the other side!!! When I had jaw surgery in my 20's there was a lot of weird blood settling in my chest. It is bazarre to experience this after surgery! We can be warned ahead, but when it is happening to you it is scary. Our medicl support is only phone call away. I'm sure they would not let you go home if there was a problem. Don't forget to sip, walk, and rest!!!
deleted_user
Congrats on your surgery! I hope you get to feeling better.
becca1960
So glad you are home! That helps me to feel more human! :) May I suggest staying off the scale for a few weeks? It will help with your 'mental well-being' I guarantee it!
phoenixup
Congrats!!! and I'm glad you're home --- there's no place like home. I understand the weepy part, I was also, it's like all the stress of having the surgery and trying to adjust to our new lifestyle and then finally being sent home, you just want to cry (at least I did...) Good luck on drinking milk today. If you have trouble, sip slower. I started by drinking 1 oz of water in less than 5 mins and was nauseous, but when I made it 1 oz, about 6 sips in 15 mins, I was ok. Again, Good Luck!!!
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