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November 2014 Surgeries
- Thread starter SHARONA
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tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Good evening everyone. I feel very rough. I am also worried about Sharona and I hope she is feeling a little better and they have sorted things out for her.
I am struggling with getting anything down. The trapped wind is still there. I have been trying to walk around my flat and had a cup of mint tea. Going to try another cup before I go to sleep. I had a few lollies I made with NAS squash when I was on the pre op. Just had one and that has been ok.
I just read back over my posts from the hospital. I sound like a stroppy ungrateful cow. I am very grateful for what the NHS has given me in terms of two bites of the cherry. I had a look back at my own diary of my journey and things with the band started to go wrong after the first 12 months. So it has taken 3 years to get to this point, so I am forgiving myself for the last few days of bad temper because I have had to battle patiently to get here and taken a lot of crap along the way.
So feeling in a reflective mood I know I have to rest, be kind to myself and not over do things and go and see my GP as soon as I can. I have not had any of my BP meds since I was admitted and my readings are normal. I do not know whether to start them again or wait until I see my GP. I know that you are not supposed to just stop taking them but I know if I do on the current readings I am going to possibly plunge myself into trouble. So Monday morning I am going to try and get an emergency appointment.
Things feel so different with a sleeve. I thought it may be similar but it is not. I am sure once I rest and start to recover then I will get a better understanding of it. 4 years ago my provider had all wls patients on the same post op regime - 4 weeks liquid, then 4 weeks puree then building on to normal low fat healthy eating. I saw the dietician in the hospital and she admitted they got it wrong for bands and they have changed it since. It accounted for the high weight loss initially but was murder!
How successful I am from now is down to me. I did two pre ops because of breaking my foot and so I gave myself a good head start. I need to make that count going forward.
Well done to us all. Whoever said this was the easy way - it is not. It is extreme and we put ourselves through so much because we have reached a point of utter desperation or even life and death. It is a life long battle.
TB x
I am struggling with getting anything down. The trapped wind is still there. I have been trying to walk around my flat and had a cup of mint tea. Going to try another cup before I go to sleep. I had a few lollies I made with NAS squash when I was on the pre op. Just had one and that has been ok.
I just read back over my posts from the hospital. I sound like a stroppy ungrateful cow. I am very grateful for what the NHS has given me in terms of two bites of the cherry. I had a look back at my own diary of my journey and things with the band started to go wrong after the first 12 months. So it has taken 3 years to get to this point, so I am forgiving myself for the last few days of bad temper because I have had to battle patiently to get here and taken a lot of crap along the way.
So feeling in a reflective mood I know I have to rest, be kind to myself and not over do things and go and see my GP as soon as I can. I have not had any of my BP meds since I was admitted and my readings are normal. I do not know whether to start them again or wait until I see my GP. I know that you are not supposed to just stop taking them but I know if I do on the current readings I am going to possibly plunge myself into trouble. So Monday morning I am going to try and get an emergency appointment.
Things feel so different with a sleeve. I thought it may be similar but it is not. I am sure once I rest and start to recover then I will get a better understanding of it. 4 years ago my provider had all wls patients on the same post op regime - 4 weeks liquid, then 4 weeks puree then building on to normal low fat healthy eating. I saw the dietician in the hospital and she admitted they got it wrong for bands and they have changed it since. It accounted for the high weight loss initially but was murder!
How successful I am from now is down to me. I did two pre ops because of breaking my foot and so I gave myself a good head start. I need to make that count going forward.
Well done to us all. Whoever said this was the easy way - it is not. It is extreme and we put ourselves through so much because we have reached a point of utter desperation or even life and death. It is a life long battle.
TB x
Xenia67
New Member
Hi TB, I glad you are back at home. The anaesthetic and wind combination really take their toll, one of the reasons that this forum helps is that you can vent your true feelings, knowing that those initial days are tough going, and others can empathise with you and support you. You did not sound stroppy at all, just rightfully anxious, concerned and wanting the pain to go and realising your not getting the care you needed. I would get advice about your BP meds, would the NHS helpline be able to assist, must admit I don't know enough about BP meds but for your own peace of mind. Keep moving like you are to shift the wind, you are spot on this is not easy, but keep in contact as it really helped me xxx
tb ur not stroppy. its realy emotional. defo get to ur gp. personaly my bp has got so much better just for loosing a bit of weight.but I wasnt on bp meds. so id defo go so they can see how ur bp is and decide whats beat for ur meds. good luck.
with regards to food (I know I had a band so dif) but for a few days I struggled to get 200mls a day down aswel.
I hope u feel better soon x
with regards to food (I know I had a band so dif) but for a few days I struggled to get 200mls a day down aswel.
I hope u feel better soon x
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Thanks jib. I am wide awake. Now suffering with the runs (sorry TMI
)I am sipping water to try and stay hydrated. I am glad they gave me so many drips in the hospital so at least I am going even if a little too often now
. Going to try and rest all day today - will check my BP shortly and decide whether to start my meds again. I have been told the anaethestic can cause BP to lower unusually so it may be high again today. I will be seeing the GP though as I need to get everything reviewed now I have lost some weight.TBx
vixter101
New Member
Sharona - I really hope you are ok, you can count us all in for support as the support network on this forum is brilliant. Make sure you rest and listen to your consultant. Hope the cough is healing as well. Sending you much love and speedy recovery. Xx
TB - I'm glad you're finally at home now. The wind does ease but for me it wasn't until about day 5/6 when I felt better and able to get any sort of meaningful fluids down me. I've said to many people if I'd known exactly what I was in for with the first week post sleeve I don't think I'd go through it again. Make sure you rest enough and the increase in fluids will come with time. Yes movement is good for the wind but don't overdo it, also if someone can rub your back I found that helped lol. Also sending you much love and speedy recovery (oh by the way, you didn't sound ungrateful - just frustrated at the way they were messing ur mess around which is fair enough, besides its an emotional time as you know) xx
TB - I'm glad you're finally at home now. The wind does ease but for me it wasn't until about day 5/6 when I felt better and able to get any sort of meaningful fluids down me. I've said to many people if I'd known exactly what I was in for with the first week post sleeve I don't think I'd go through it again. Make sure you rest enough and the increase in fluids will come with time. Yes movement is good for the wind but don't overdo it, also if someone can rub your back I found that helped lol. Also sending you much love and speedy recovery (oh by the way, you didn't sound ungrateful - just frustrated at the way they were messing ur mess around which is fair enough, besides its an emotional time as you know) xx
purplepippa9
Member
Hi TB
I also had my BP meds withheld after my op as my bp dropped significantly. I have been monitoring it at home and it hasn't risen significantly so have stayed off them. I also thought you were supposed to withdraw slowly but have been fine without them. Am seeing gp tomorrow so will see what they say.
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Thanks vixter and purplepippa. I checked my BP last night and this morning and I have decided not to start my meds and try and see my GP tomorrow. It is scary as I have had BP problems for over 14 years and I was under a consultant for 2 years who eventually came up with the combination of meds I am on now. It would be amazing to go from taking 8 tablets a day to nothing. I am enjoying the freedom of not taking them knowing the GP will probably burst my bubble tomorrow. I am going armed. My BP machine downloads all the measurements so I have records going back to 2010 when I bought the machine. It will be interesting to see what he says - it is a new GP as my old one retired this year. He has not seen me yet so we will have a lot to talk about.
I have been up since early - couldn't sleep and I have been resisting the urge to do things - I feel very energised all of a sudden but I know if I succumb I will pay for it later. So far I have managed a small cup of peppermint tea and some sips of water. There is no point in forcing it so I am going to sip what I can when I can. I am not going to try the fortimel again as that went straight through me. I ordered some protein shakes from myprotein and they arrived while I was in hospital. I ordered some of their sports bottles too so I will stick those in the dishwasher and try a protein shake later with skimmed milk. They were a life savour when I had the band.
TBx
.I have been up since early - couldn't sleep and I have been resisting the urge to do things - I feel very energised all of a sudden but I know if I succumb I will pay for it later. So far I have managed a small cup of peppermint tea and some sips of water. There is no point in forcing it so I am going to sip what I can when I can. I am not going to try the fortimel again as that went straight through me. I ordered some protein shakes from myprotein and they arrived while I was in hospital. I ordered some of their sports bottles too so I will stick those in the dishwasher and try a protein shake later with skimmed milk. They were a life savour when I had the band.
TBx
mazza141180
Post-op Gastric Bypass
Hi all, can I jump on the thread please? I had my bypass on the 26th and was out of HDU on Friday and at home. So pleased.
Was in tears Friday night due to pain and panicking is come out of hospital too soon but felt better Saturday and am ok today.
Hope you are all well and looking forward to the journey xxxx
Was in tears Friday night due to pain and panicking is come out of hospital too soon but felt better Saturday and am ok today.
Hope you are all well and looking forward to the journey xxxx
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Sharona has posted on the thread I started for her yesterday. She is still in hospital and there appears to be some problems. She wanted to let everyone on the November thread know. Sorry I do not know how to copy accross the message she sent.
I am sure she would appreciate our continued support. She has been such a support and so desperately wanted her surgery to be a success. I feel for her so much. So come on people - lets send big healing vibes to our friend.
TB x
I am sure she would appreciate our continued support. She has been such a support and so desperately wanted her surgery to be a success. I feel for her so much. So come on people - lets send big healing vibes to our friend.
TB x
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Welcome on board and I am glad you are safely through your surgery and home now.
TBx
ICAWM
Member
Day 5 following bypass and I'm still in hospital. They've not been feeding me (or another patient who had same) and every lunch and dinner is a battle. Other patient brought some cuppa soups in, so we've had those for last two days as hospital completely unprepared for us.
Had awful diarrhoea constantly for last 2 days so even though I'm drinking loads and loads, I'm dehydrated.
They wanted to keep me in again but it's really getting me down and I need to be home now.
Despite my moaning, I don't feel that bad (although certainly not great) and I'm looking forward to the onward journey from here.
Had awful diarrhoea constantly for last 2 days so even though I'm drinking loads and loads, I'm dehydrated.
They wanted to keep me in again but it's really getting me down and I need to be home now.
Despite my moaning, I don't feel that bad (although certainly not great) and I'm looking forward to the onward journey from here.
Hi Girls
I am sorry to hear some of you are having such a tough time. The good news is the only way is up. I am 3.5 weeks post surgery and apart from some mild discomfort on eating or if I drink to fast i feel great. I get so many comments on how fantastic I look its amazing
Hope you girls still in recovery are ok and more of you get home soon
K
I am sorry to hear some of you are having such a tough time. The good news is the only way is up. I am 3.5 weeks post surgery and apart from some mild discomfort on eating or if I drink to fast i feel great. I get so many comments on how fantastic I look its amazing
Hope you girls still in recovery are ok and more of you get home soon
K
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
ICAWM I thought you were home. I must have misread a post you made. I am so sorry you are having so many problems. I had exactly the same issues in that the ward I was on had no clue what was needed for bariatric patients. I was ignored for drinks as they wrote on my bed sips only - I wondered what they thought it was I would be sipping if not a drink
.I hope that your symptoms settle and you can make your escape. Sending big healing vibes your way:vibes: and gentle hugs:hug99:.
TBx
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
I just read your diary and left a message for you there. I think we may have had our ops on the same day at the same place!
TBx
Xenia67
New Member
ICAWM, I hope you feel better soon, and the hospital gets things sorted for you. Thinking of you xx
ICAWM
Member
I'm home now but I'm hoping I didn't hasten my decision due to stubbornness.
Had repeated vomiting last night as well as continued diarrhoea. 2.5hr journey home didn't help so I'm putting it down to car sickness.
I'm apprehensive about pain meds as I'm wondering if I'm dumping on them, hence feeling so rubbish.
I feel very multiple-personality at the moment; I feel horrendous and just want to wake up feeling better, but also I am so incredibly thankful that I've finally had my op and that the worst is over. I have no regrets despite my whining.
I hope my fellow Nov Oppers are feeling better by day and by hour. I look forward to sharing photos once the results pay off
Had repeated vomiting last night as well as continued diarrhoea. 2.5hr journey home didn't help so I'm putting it down to car sickness.
I'm apprehensive about pain meds as I'm wondering if I'm dumping on them, hence feeling so rubbish.
I feel very multiple-personality at the moment; I feel horrendous and just want to wake up feeling better, but also I am so incredibly thankful that I've finally had my op and that the worst is over. I have no regrets despite my whining.
I hope my fellow Nov Oppers are feeling better by day and by hour. I look forward to sharing photos once the results pay off
