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I will have my procedure in 2 days and I am anxious. I have been scrounging the internet for stories and I spent all day shopping for items on my pre/post op list. My preop was Thursday and I have a million emotions.
I underwent RNY gastric bypass 5 years ago and my weight has been stable for the past year. I lost about 90 lbs but gain back about 15 following a divorce a couple of years ago. My health is OK now but I am terrified of how much pain I will likely have following this TT. My gastric was the most pain I have ever felt post op and I had 3 children - 1 natural, 1 C-section, and 1 with epidural. The pain from the RNY was better after 24 hrs but before then I thought I was going to die.
I look forward to hearing feedback and journaling my process daily as I press on. I am so embarrassed to add a photo at this point as so many of you looked great even before the TT. One blessing is that my insurance is covering the cost due to this being a result of RNY surgery. I plan to have a panniculectomy and abdominoplasty with lipo.
I underwent RNY gastric bypass 5 years ago and my weight has been stable for the past year. I lost about 90 lbs but gain back about 15 following a divorce a couple of years ago. My health is OK now but I am terrified of how much pain I will likely have following this TT. My gastric was the most pain I have ever felt post op and I had 3 children - 1 natural, 1 C-section, and 1 with epidural. The pain from the RNY was better after 24 hrs but before then I thought I was going to die.
I look forward to hearing feedback and journaling my process daily as I press on. I am so embarrassed to add a photo at this point as so many of you looked great even before the TT. One blessing is that my insurance is covering the cost due to this being a result of RNY surgery. I plan to have a panniculectomy and abdominoplasty with lipo.
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UPDATED FROM Lvlyrose
1 day pre
Can't sleep- surgery in 4.5 hours
Ok - so my bag is packed and everything appears to be in order.....except that I can't sleep. I'm anticipating all of the pain I'll endure for the next week, particularly the next 24-72 hours. The swelling...I know it will pass but I'm anxious as I am having a lot done at once.
Reading the posts here has been encouraging and I know all will go well. I must follow Drs orders and stay on top of the pain. I'm sure it will all be worth it when this bulk of irritating skin and flab is gone.
Reading the posts here has been encouraging and I know all will go well. I must follow Drs orders and stay on top of the pain. I'm sure it will all be worth it when this bulk of irritating skin and flab is gone.
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July 15, 2013
Good luck if you have questions worries or just want to chat send me a message. We are all here to support you in this journey. I was a basket case but have had my surgery and i love it.
July 17, 2013
Thanks Noodles. How long did it take for your swelling to go down? Do you remember the first time you looked at your incision and belly button?
July 18, 2013
I'm still very swollen but I couldn't be happier. Yes I looked at my incision the second day was to sick day one then belly button the third. Would you like to call me my name is nichole and my number I'll inbox u
July 16, 2013
It's the day after surgery and I'm doing well. It doesn't hurt nearly as much as I expected but it's only day 2. I have been staying ahead of the game and now ask for meds every 5 hours, an improvement from 4.
I can begin to feel some pain in my tummy which tells me the anesthetic is wearing off. Pray for my strength to endure the pain. I should be released to go home later this morning.
July 16, 2013
Sending prayers! I know u r glad the surgery is over with tho! Welcome to the flat side! Keep us posted! :)
July 17, 2013
Thanks Wmnurse, although I don't feel very "flat" yet. :-) I have some swelling but I haven't been able to take a good look at it standing yet. Dr. Valentini changed my bandages today and let me look with a mirror. The incision looked nice as did my belly button - just a little puffy. I am still blown away by how good I feel. Virtually no pain, which is such a blessing. I'm just very sleepy most of the day and hoping these headaches die down. It's only day 2 post op.
July 18, 2013
Lvlyrose, I was sleepy like that too. (Due to anesthesia still wearing off)... Plus pain meds... But... My pain meds have me headaches! Praying your headaches go away! :)
UPDATED FROM Lvlyrose
2 days post
Still no real pain
I am extremely happy. It's day 3 post op and I still have very little pain. It's really just discomfort. I'm at my surgeon's office for a follow up. I believe he is going to rebind me. I'll get my drains out on Sat. The only
Thing really annoying me is this cotton/dry mouth. Also, I started getting a headache this morning. Took Tylenol bu it's still not going away. I may just need to rest.
Thing really annoying me is this cotton/dry mouth. Also, I started getting a headache this morning. Took Tylenol bu it's still not going away. I may just need to rest.
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July 17, 2013
Welcome to the flat side. Hope the headache is better it maybe your pain meds
July 17, 2013
Thanks Sara. I haven't taken pain meds since 2am and it's now almost 7pm. I notice my head hurts when I first wake up. I just pray it subsides soon. Other than that, everything else is great.
July 19, 2013
Yep Sara it must have been the pain meds. I stopped those and no more headache.
July 19, 2013
Glad things are better now . You will have done very emotional days it is just part of the process ... Tomorrow you will see everything in a whole new light
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