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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gg1985 02/12/2014

I had RNY surgery last Thursday, they released me from the hospital on Saturday afternoon, and I went back to work on Monday. I made it 7.5 hours before I was so tired I had to go home. Tuesday, I called in sick and slept most of the day, and today no work again due to an ice storm. So, to make a very long story short...I feel great. A lot better than I ever imagined I would. I am sticking to the diet, getting in all my protein and water everyday, taking my vitamins, exercising 3+ times a day (just walking through the neighborhood) and besides being tired sometimes it is going real well.

I don't want to jinx myself by putting all of this in writing, but after reading all the complications or hard starts some of you had, I wanted to see if any of you had really easy starts like me?

Don't get me wrong please, I want food like crazy, and I have gone through some of the "what the hell did I do" thoughts. But then I got on the scale this morning and I am down 15 pounds in just 1 week. Its kind of crazy!

deleted_user 02/12/2014

I had Gastric about 2.5 years ago and besides one incident of food getting stuck i haven't had one complication :)... good luck on your journey

deleted_user 02/12/2014

I'm glad to hear how well your doing also!! I'm doing well myself, no pain except a little sore at incision sites but all in all doing well! So ready for the pureed phase and didn't think I would be saying that! My surgery weight was 252(2/4/14), came home at 261 and presently I'm 244. So crazy cool how the weight is leaving! Are you reaching your protein goal? I was told as long as I get 64 ounces fluids in each day, I don't need to meet protein goal right now but I am able to meet it with 60grams at least(low side of requirement for women). I feel tired also but I've heard it takes awhile to get our pep back and before we know it, we'll have a spring back in our step!!

Great job, keep it up!! :-)

gg1985 02/12/2014

Yes, I am getting my protein. Usually between 60 and 80 grams a day. A majority of the pain I have is from the hernia repair that they did while they were in there. My incisions itch...a lot.

I just looked at your profile Kittylove9, we started at the exact same weight, and we are the same age. We have height differences, as I am 5'9" and my surgery was 2 days after yours.

How was the transition to full liquids? What are you eating? Oatmeal? Yogurt?

SgtSmith 02/13/2014

Glad to hear you are doing well. Welcome to the bench! I took a month off work sounds like you went right bac k!
It's a rough road but it is SO worth the effort!

monikakevin 02/13/2014

So glad to hear how well you are doing!

imjj4short 02/13/2014

I had a pretty easy start, but not as easy as yours!! No way I could have gone back to work the first week! My pouch didn't get cranky until I started solid food.

Congrats!! Looking forward to watching you shrink!!

JJ

deleted_user 02/13/2014

Oh wow, I didn't realize we were the same age and started at the same weight, how cool is that!! I also had a hernia repair too which I never knew I had! My incisions itched like crazy until I had a week follow up with my family doctor and he prescribed me a cream that helped a lot. I also itched from the tape they used on covering the drain hole after it was removed.

I had only clears the next day in the hospital and was allowed to come home 2 days later starting full liquids. They are going great, just baby spoonfuls and sips. I'm not a fan of cream of rice so even though it's on my list, I skip that one. I do a protein shake for breakfast, water in between, fat free Activia for snack, water in between, fat free cream of chicken strained for lunch, water in between, unsweetened apple sauce or sugar free pudding for afternoon snack, water, protein shake for dinner, water, then popsicles or sugar free jello for evening snack. I have to stay on this till Wednesday when I see my surgeon and hopefully graduate to pureed. I'm starting to get so tired of it and really look forward to chewing a little! How are you doing?? What is your meal plan for the day??

becca1960 02/13/2014

NO WAY I could have gone back to work that soon... or would have wanted to! I needed the time to figure out my new way of life :) BUT... otherwise, I had an easy recovery and no issues at all!

gg1985 02/13/2014

Kitty - I was on clear liquids until yesterday. Today I was able to graduate to full liquids and I will be on this stage for the next 2 weeks. I don't miss food as much as I miss cooking. I made dinner for my husband the last few days and they were really good meals and it didn't bother me at all not to eat them.

I'm not getting in as much food as you are though. I did have some soup today and a little bit of yogurt but otherwise it has just been my shakes and water. I am satisfied with that so far. I did buy some oatmeal and will probably try that tomorrow.

I scrubbed floors today and vacuumed and did the laundry and was pretty tired when I was done but it sure felt good to accomplish something. We are still snowed in here in South Carolina, but hopefully back to work tomorrow.

deleted_user 02/13/2014

More power to ya for even thinking of going back to work the Monday after surgery. I was still trying to get my vitamins in order, and I was still sore at the incision sites.

In fact, I'm at week 5 and there are STILL times during the day where I am INCREDIBLY tired. Dunno what that's all about.

Your recovery is awesome!

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