I survived the Roux-en-Y!
ello everyone. Thank you for your prayers and
support.<br><br>I had my Roux-en-y surgery at 10:00 A.M. on March
29th.<br><br>The first twenty-four hours after surgery was a
marathon of pain. While the NG tube was in I felt like I
was being smothered because one nostril was blocked,
the other congested, and my throat incredibly sore.
Valium helped to reduce my anxiety and the abdominal
spasms I would have no matter what part of my body I
moved. (I kept wondering if this pain and anxiety was
anything like what a woman goes through during
childbirth.)<br><br>The second day was much better. NG tube came out. The
most severe pain was gone, but I still needed Valium
to prevent abdominal spasms. I walked around some.
Had a good sponge bath, brushed my teeth, and got my
first look at the incision. About eleven inches long,
but a very neat job.<br><br>The third day I did more
walking and started drinking water and eating Jello.
Started getting aquainted with my newly remodeled
stomach.<br><br>The fifth day I got onto solid food - chicken salad,
tuna salad, sugar free custard, fruit. My doctor does
not believe in any of the blender stuff (I agree). He
believes that food should look like food. The only blender
you need is your teeth. Since two or three spoonfuls
should fill you up - take your time and enjoy.<br><br>By
the sixth day almost all the pain is gone unless you
over exert yourself. <br><br>I’m finding that I can
eat most foods as long as I eat only three spoonfuls
& I chew, chew, chew. The worst thing is pills.
When you go home be sure to ask you doctor to
prescribe your pain medication in liquid form.<br><br>If
anyone has any questions, I’ll be more than happy to try
to answer them. Thanks again for your prayers and
support. - DAN
February 9th, 2003 at 4:09 am
y doctor feel the same way about food, except
for the first two weeks, after that its what ever you
can eat. I didn’t have an NG tube in after sugery,but
I had a gastric tube to insure I got enough fluids.
Glad to see your home. Corinna
February 9th, 2003 at 2:30 pm
ow, great story Dan. I’m glad to hear you’ve
made it to the "other side". You had such a positive
response to your surgery that you’ve made me feel a little
calmer about my upcoming surgery on the 14th. I pray
that your recovery continues good well for you! Keep
posting for us when you can and keep us all
updated!<br>God bless…Wendy
February 20th, 2003 at 11:10 pm
i,<br>I am considering having surgery, and have
just started my investigation on different procedures,
etc. Your post was very encouraging. How did you come
to have that particular procedure done versus one of
the others?<br>Thanks so much!<br>Melody
February 21st, 2003 at 10:13 am
elody, Hi and wecome. I too like Dan did
research and came up with the same out come and reasoning.
I chose the open proceedure because I had heard of
to many 3-4 months down the road had to have the
open surgery after their laperscopic surgery, why be
cut twice. Also one of the doctors that was posted on
the internet said. " I do the open RNY because it
allows me to see everything and that makes it easier and
safer to connect everything" I wanted to have the type
of surgery that would last since I am still young. I
took into consideration 40-50 years down the road,
would it last?<br>On an other note has anyone noticed
that as you loss weight you get colder easier? Since
my weight loss, which is now 40#, I find that I get
colder than I use to. I guess its because I’m lossing my
insulation. LOL.<br>Good luck with you decision. Corinna
February 25th, 2003 at 3:27 pm
really appreciate you getting back to me! I am
still on the fence not sure which way to go! I am
praying about it, and hopefully more of you will keep
posting so I can learn from your experiences. Thanks so
much for your help!<br>Melody
February 25th, 2003 at 8:48 pm
really appreciate your feedback. I am still checking the different procedures
out, and hopefully, will decide on one soon, with the help of my surgeon. I
thank you for your help!<br>Melody