I had my bypass done on April 10th. I stayed in the hospital for one night. 4 hours after the surgery I was started. On sipping water. A few hours after that I got protein. I also had to start walking the halls the same day. I was on a 10 weight limit for two weeks post surgery. I was also on an all liquid diet during this time. The last few days of this two week period was miserable as I was so sick of the shakes. They literally made me sick. At my two week post-op appt I was moved to the soft food diet, which is where I still am. I didn't have much pain after my surgery. I only took pains meds in the hospital. I try to walk as much as possible. I am also able to do cardio and everything else now. Now it's just learning what foods I can eat and to make sure I eat slow otherwise it comes back up. It's still a struggle to get all the fluids in plus food since my pouch is so small and it's not that far out from surgery yet. Hope this helps!
Barbara,
I think you've got a good grasp on it. I would make sure you have plenty of blankets and pillows along for the ride. The day I went home I was still sore and some of the rougher bumps were bothersome.
ThanksI am hoping to be approved for gastric bypass and it is good to read your posts
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