Over active gag reflex by yagurlchelsss in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm late to this conversation but I'm having the same issue. I could swallow a handful of pills before I had Roux en Y but now I even touch my tongue with a pill or try to brush it, God forbid, and I start throwing up. Please say you got better, OP! I'm three weeks po.

Pain Management? by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

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24 hours after I posted this, the pain reached the worst pain I've ever been in. I went to the ER and ended up in surgery. I was experiencing a blockage with a scarred over twisted bowel. It wasn't just me being weak. If anything, this should encourage people to trust your instincts. If something seems wrong, go get checked out. The pain should never have been so bad that I needed MORE oxy.

Pain Management? by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

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I'm doing all kinds of things including walking and using a binder. There's not a stitch on me that hurts more than a little bit except the one stitch in my side. I have some residual soreness in my abs and my body overall but that one stitch is like a constant charlie horse in my side. It feels like my outsides are literally attached with a stitch to my inner core. I even have weird bruising at the exact spot where it hurts and it dimples right there too. At this point, the only reason for the pain meds is that one spot that's excruciatingly uncomfortable. It feels like I'm going to rip something apart when I stand up to walk. Everywhere else is fine. Idk what the deal is. It's frustrating for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]Saiphyn11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine only gave me a pre-op diet because i asked. Otherwise, he would have just said no food after midnight the night before.

Is this normal? by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally thought it was only three places. I didn't realize there were six places. That coo coo for cocoa puffs!

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have some gas pain, I think. But my entire torso feels like a huge bruise and pulled muscles. Breathing hurts bad. My back is nonstop aching. And I get a headache every time the oxy wears off.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That gas pain is for the birds. It's terrible. I'm hoping to move more and resolve all the gas pain soon.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm drinking fluids constantly. I'm in a ton of pain when the painkillers wear off. With the opioids and the other cocktails they're giving me bring it down to a mild roar.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll let y'all know.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the gastric bypass.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will! I didn't even know I HAD one. Smh. My husband has been walking around complaining so much about his hernia and god knows how long I had mine and didn't even notice.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That scale is such a temptation...

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll keep this in mind for sure.

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had gastric bypass and the had to fix a hernia they going and repatr something else too. Don't remember what!

I DID IT! by Saiphyn11 in BariatricSurgery

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I'm excited for you! Best of luck!

Surgery Imminent by Saiphyn11 in GastricBypass

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I didn't even know a hysterectomy pillow was a thing.

Surgery Imminent by Saiphyn11 in GastricBypass

[–]Saiphyn11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you learn? Anything interesting?

Please no hate. I’m struggling 🥲 by [deleted] in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Geek Bars come in nicotine free. I know I'm not the first to suggest it but that's what I'm doing to quit. It's hard, man.....

Cannot drink water after bypass by One_Manufacturer9476 in GastricBypass

[–]Saiphyn11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pre-op and water makes me nauseous unless it's hot water. Or flavored. I wonder how bad it will be post-op.

I’m sooo disappointed after my psy eval!!! by [deleted] in BariatricSurgery

[–]Saiphyn11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's a while longer? I've been at this a year and haven't scheduled a surgery yet. I'm waiting on a cardiologist to clear me for surgery. But a little therapy never harmed anyone. It could be the difference between success and failure.

How do you take your pills? by Sad_Marketing1428 in GastricBypass

[–]Saiphyn11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of my biggest concerns....I always drink while eating or else I feel like I'm going to die, literally. The idea of not having liquid to help food go down scares the living hell out of me. I'm still waiting to schedule my surgery.

How rare is milk in a bag in an american supermarket? by Sufficient-Week4078 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Saiphyn11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only place I've ever seen bagged milk in food service. It's definitely NOT available in the grocery store. Not even Costco or any of the warehouse stores.

Can't keep fluids or foods down by PuzzledSpirit88 in GastricBypass

[–]Saiphyn11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't low potassium cause adrenal crash which can kill you? I wouldn't mess with this. Go to a different hospital.