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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I'm Home!!!

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So--surgery was scheduled for 10/18 at 12:15 pm. I ended up going in early at like 11. All I remember was sliding over to the table and then that's it. I woke up again once in recovery, took a deep breath and passed out again. Then it was 4pm and I had a room full of people going "she's out!"

My wounds hurt a little bit, but other than that, I am fine. Percocet and Gas X are amazing!

So, after a very breif overnighter, Dr. Graber came in and said "You look good, wanna go home tonight?" So, here I am. 8:44pm, and I'm home on my couch.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, it really helped!

Love,
Sara
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deleted_user
WOW one day in that is great. I am so glad your surgery went smoothly. Take it easy and I hope you can get some food in. And you were worried.
Take care and keep us posted.
butterflyxlife
butterflyxlife
Glad to hear you're alright :D How wonderful :)) Always nice to be back in your own bed!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Whoa! you are making me feel less afraid girlie! Congrats and welcome back.. thats got to be a record or something! Post plenty of journals so I can obsess about your progress. I am right behind you.. gonna be less than 2 weeks so any info is helpful! *hugs*
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow! i know you were happy to get out of that hospital but i would have wanted to stay just to get extra bloodwork and stuff done. when the doctor told me i had to stay the third day i was actually happy because i wanted to be reassurred that everything was okay. Good luck in your recovery and take it easy. if any thing seems out of the ordinary don't be afraid to call the doc immediately
krystlmom
krystlmom
Wow! that was fast!

Just remember to take your time, the healing is gonna take the same amount of time whether you try to rush it or not!!

Rest, and God Bless!

Janelle
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deleted_user
WOW! Thats awesome! I agm glad you are feeling so great!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'd second what lasandra said, take it easy and any worries call the doc, I think you stayed too little in hospital. I had my op on 16th and came out on the 19th in the morning, 3 days, I was READY to come out on the 18th if they'd let me but they wanted me to stay in overnight whilst I was drinking fluids because even though my fluoroscopy showed no leaks they still wanted to make sure no fluid was coming out of my drain once I started drinking. I am happy you feel well and wish you all the best, it's great news all went well for you :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I def will call if anything becomes abnormal. All I wanted was a shower and sleep in my own bed with my own pillows. And I would love to be able to pass gas without stopping everything i am doing to concentrate!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had MEGA RUMBLES in my tummy for 2 days but they have stopped, have not passed wind much, actually, less than usual, am waiting for my first bowel movement now after the diarrhoea I had on day 2 and 3, I have been waiting 2 days for it but I guess it's normal when my 'pipes' have been empty for 2 days because of the surgery and being on fluids... I am drinking plenty of fluids, so much that my urine is colourless!
Kathy1
Kathy1
Good for you. You mentioned Dr Graber. Is that the same guy that is in Utica. That is where I had my surgery. Sounds like you did as good as I did. Thank God for that. Take Care and God Bless
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