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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phoenixup 10/15/2013

Okay, had an appointment today, my surgery is in two weeks. I've been reading a lot of info and being here also raised some questions and when I asked about meds after surgery, pain meds aside, meds like anti-gas, anti-nausea, she told me not to worry about it, that that's rare... I said okay, but being on this site, it doesn't seem rare to me.... then I asked about a fiber supplement and she said again, not to worry about it, I won't need it.

I was never one to follow blindly and she really didn't have good answers for me. It's like Mom saying, Because I Said So. So am I putting the cart before the horse? Are these valid concerns? I was just wondering....just worrying?????

So I thought I'd ask for a general opinion, in the first month after your surgery, how many of you needed any of this, and what were you told to take if you needed something, or how did you counter-act any of these issues, what would you take... just one of those hmmm thoughts/questions...

SgtSmith 10/15/2013

Other than my regular meds like blood pressure and stuff like that I never needed anything for gas nausea or pain.

deleted_user 10/15/2013

I did not have a RNY I had the vertical sleeve but I'm unprotect protonix to keep acid down for my stomach so it doesn't irritate the suture line and I am also on Gas-X if I need it . These are valid questions and I agree with you you are not getting the answers you need and deserve I would ask the surgeon.

deleted_user 10/15/2013

That should just say protonix not unprotect sorry

deleted_user 10/15/2013

I did not need anti-gas meds, but was encouraged to fill my prescription for anti-nausea meds. Never needed them. Have not been nauseous or vomited since surgery.

In the first few months after surgery I took every opportunity to get fiber in. Bought the Fiber One cottage cheese and did the Fiber Crystal Light and took the occasional fiber chewable. After that though didn't need them. I get enough fiber from veggies and whole grain bread. Constipation has not been an issue for me. Water is, of course, crucial.

Since there is really no way to tell how you are going to feel afterwards, I would make sure that you have those things on hand. They should send you home with anti-nausea meds.

Good luck!!

Diana

deleted_user 10/15/2013

I am a week and a day postop so I can tell you how it went for me. My surgeon and his staff are extremely organized, cautious, and forthright. These things suit my personality and needs. I knew every before, after, and during scenario. The surgery was a breeze. I did have bad gas pains the second day and used gasx, anti nausea med, plus iv Tylenol. I was then able to get some sleep and did great after this. You will be offered pain meds that range from Tylenol to the very strong. I am not on fiber. I have a very specific meal plan and vitamins and calcium schedule to follow. You will be released from the hospital with a plan for everthing. Good luck.

deleted_user 10/15/2013

The only thing I took after surgery was children's liquid tylenol. I was truly prepared with all the possible stomach remedies like Milk of Magnesia and Inulin Fibre (one note my nurse said was not to take Psyllium Fibre because it just turns into paste after a while) but I didn't need them because everything was moving a little too fast when I got home. It all slowed down after a couple days and the tylenol was enough to take the edge off for the 5 or 6 days until I felt better to go without. Good luck and I hope you get all the information you need to make it comfortable for you!

rubymama 10/15/2013

Two weeks! Yippee!!

I didn't need any of that.

bouvier 10/15/2013

I never had any nausea, so did not need anything for that. The gas just had to pass through with walking. I did not need strong pain meds after the day of surgery. Had tylenol in hospital and to go home. My surgeon had me fill liquid lortab before surgery. Only used it once and that was a few days after coming home. The constipation has been there. Ground flax seed helps me greatly. I have taken softener once or twice and taken milk of magnesium once. I was told that eating only protein and not many veggies will contribute to this. I have added a little oatmeal most mornings. Good Luck!!

Lcat4 10/15/2013

They will give you nausea or gas meds as needed although gas ex seems to work for those who can't walk it off. We all need some kind of fiber whether food or supplement and water. I have never been one to put myself blindly into someone else's care. I use common sense and my proactive approach to my own health

deleted_user 10/15/2013

I'm about 2.5 weeks post op from RNY. My GasX was my savior at about day 3. I am currently taking a stool softener twice a day along with a fiber supplement in my drinks. I had AWFUL constipation on Sunday and NEVER want to experience that again! By the way, Miralax is the enemy!
I never needed anything for nausea and my pain meds were typically only used at night for the first few days.

My suggestion is that if you feel uncomfortable with this person and the responses you are getting, please say something.

Picklelilly 10/15/2013

I was never uncomfortable or in need of pain or nausea meds. The gas I had was fixed by walking. I have not been nauseous or vomited since surgery 10 months ago. A bad migraine is worse than the RNY I had. Kathy

beclinkay 10/15/2013

I am 4 weeks out from the gastric sleeve. I did not need meds for gas pains, but I was quite nauseous for the first two weeks and had meds for that.

phoenixup 10/15/2013

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will take them to heart. I see my doc for my surgery consult tomorrow and, boy, will I have a lot of questions for him... All in All, 13 days til surgery and I can't wait!!!!

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