how long will I be "laid out"? While I'm recovering after the operation at home, will I be in bed all the time? Or can I simply go about my routine?\n\nAlso, When can I start to eat solids again?
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I took a 2 hour nap when I got home and I was up and about and eating hours later.. (eating soup that is).. it all depends on the person and what pain killers they give you. they give my cousin strong pain killers so he was out for like 3 days.
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Poor lil question, hanging out here.\n\nI suppose the patient (or SURVIVOR as you strangely put it) will need blood work drawn after surgery to check for mineral deficiencies and a plan will be made at that time. SOme people will be able to retain food longer and get more out of it, those who cannot will need to take more supplements. This may be why the sites have differing info.
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I had all four of mine out at the same time.  When you get there, they most likely will hoke you up to an IV in your arm, and the medications going through the line will knock you out, so all you remember is sitting there and then waking up.  Your mouth will be packed with gauze and you will look like a chipmunk for around 2 to 4 days, depending on how you heal.  One of the worst feels was that my mouth was so dry!  it was so packed full or gauze I could barley close it...but as long as you can handle having a dry mouth, you'll be fine.  They will give you a pain killer to take when you get home, and this will make you want to sleep the whole first day and probably the next as well... don't plan to do any thing for at least 2 maybe 3 days... Yo will make it, and it will save you a lot of trouble later.  good luck!
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Poor baby!! I'm afraid you're going to have to go bland for a while, until your system gets accustomed to the gall bladder being gone. The good news is that the rumbling & running will get better about a month or so after surgery. As far as grains go, they can cause excess gas so maybe cut back on those. Also, certain types of veggies, broccoli or cauliflower can cause upset. When you do yogurt, be sure you get the kind with active, live cultures in it. You might try toast & boiled eggs for breakfast, or even scrambled eggs as long as nothing greasy was used to cook them. Oddly enough, I can eat Mexican any time I want & not get sick, so it's going to be a trial & error thing for you for a bit after you heal. Apple sauce, jello, pudding, soups - nothing fatty or greasy. Sorta stick to the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, apple sauce & toast - it helps. Plus the yogurt!! I think you're on the right track, but it really does take 4 to 6 weeks for the rumbling to calm down. If it doesn't, a gastroenterologist can prescribe a medication you can use with your meals to help your system adjust. It's a powder you sprinkle on your food. Good luck & hang in there - it does get better!!
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You will need to help your friend with walking to the bathroom...\nEither rent a walker on wheels or get her a cane or rent a wheelchair, something she can get through doors in her house...\n\nShe will be very stiff after surgery and need help with everything from cooking dinner to taking a shower to going to the potty to laying down when sleepy...\n\nAll these things will require at least 2 weeks of help for her...\nShe should be recovered enough after 2 weeks to be able to move on her own...\n\nWhen I had my surgery, my husband took off 2 weeks of vacation to help me...\nI couldnt do my laundry or cook or clean or feed the pets or water my plants...\nIt is horrible how simple things you take for granted seem so hard after surgery...\n\nShe also needs to stay on schedule with her pain meds and any other meds she may be on...\n\nShe will need help getting dressed and it may be hard for her to raise her arms over her head...\n\nIt will take a true dedicated friend to help out with what all she needs...\n\nIt is a trying time for her and her helper...\nIt gets frustrating that she can barely walk...\nIt is a hard time that's for sure...\n\nBe prepared to do her chores for her like getting out the trash or feeding pets or helping her get showered or dressed or fed...\n\nYou will need to make sure she does not pick up anything heavy...\nIf you are a true friend, please help her all you can...\nIf not and she is alone, she could fall...\n\nIf her insurance allows for a nurse to come to her home, that would be good too...
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My mom's friend from work did in December. She said that she has already lost about 90-100 pounds. She couldn't eat for I think 2 days before the surgery, but don't quote me on that. Now she can only eat about 2-3 tablespoons of food or she gets sick. She was really sore in her abdomen for about a month, but she got up and walked around ASAP because if she didn't she would just have been more sore later on. She has some excess skin that will have to be removed, but later on. In about a year she can safely have it removed. Hope this helps!! ONLY DO THIS IF IT YOUR ABSOLUTE, LAST RESORT!!!!
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I used to do the EXACT same thing. As soon as I walk thru the door. I was pigging out. The best thing to is spread your meals out and eat 5-6 small meals a day, every 2-3 hours. You will be less hungry. I drink a protein shake while sitting in traffic on my way home. By time I get home I am still full from my shake. By time, I settle in and cook dinner it will be time for me to eat again. It will be hard the first couple of days. But, you will get used to it and will be less hungry toward the evening.
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hello.  i eat at home 97% of the time.  much cheaper, and much better quality.  who knows if who ever prepared your big mac washed their hands after the restroom break.  yeah, dishes suck.  but i eat like royalty, and so does my chubby puppy.  tonight i mixed together one can of baby peas,  one can of mushroom soup, one can of water, added one pound of cooked bacon.  simmered that for fifteen minutes.  then boiled a box of pierogies and topped them with the "chowder" stuff.  wonderful.  then i has a glass of ovaltine.  peace
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I can't believe how people can be so rude.  If you are skinny you cannot possibly imagine what it's like to be heavy.  It just gets to the point where can't even move enough to even get exercise.\n\nWith gastric bypass surgery, most of the stomach is removed and can't be put back.\n\nBanding just puts an elastic band around part of your stomach so you will feel full sooner.  It can be reversed with minor surgery.\n\nLook on the back of your HMO card and call the number.  They can easily tell you if it would be covered.  You should know, though, that there is  a six-month process you have to go through in order to qualify.  You have to stick to a diet for a while and show that you can control your eating to some degree.  Also there is counseling to see if you are capable of dealing with the operation.\n\nMichael michaelsgreene@yahoo.com
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Most people don't have the experience I did, but I think it is important to know that things can go wrong.  I felt OK immediately after the procedure, except for the effects of the anesthesia.  Three days post-op, I began having a fever, nausea and vomiting.  I went to the emergency room because my surgeon was out of town and didn't have anyone covering for him. I was diagnosed with a staph infection that went systemic.  I was in the hospital for 2 weeks on IV antibiotics.  Not fun.  After that I was fine.  I had the procedure done on my hips and went down 3 pants sizes.  The only drawback I would tell you about is when they remove the fats cells from one place on your body, they are gone forever and you will never have fat in that area again.  When I gain weight, I used to gain it in my hips.  Now if I gain weight, it all gets packed onto my stomach, which I never had before. After the above experience, I would never have it done again, or have any elective surgery again.  I would only have surgery if my life was threatened.
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Man what the heck are you eating? Its not like you could be fixing five star dinners in your sleep??? Lock the bedroom door? Tie yourself to the bed?
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I delivered my fifth child November 29th, 2005.  I was 195 pounds at the time, after having the baby I was very determined to get back into my size 4/6 clothing, so I started eating every 2 hours, to speed up my metabolism, then I incorporated a 30 minute workout tape into my day.  The weight came off at a very steady pace, 1-3 pounds a week.  I'm now a size 8 and weigh 141 pounds.  I believe more weight would have came off on a weekly basis, if I were only able to get more sleep, I was averaging 2-3 maybe 4 ( if I was lucky)- hours of sleep a night. Try this and see if it works for you.  Eat every 2 hours- healthy for the most part- I mean, feel free to have the equivalent of 2 cookies a day, if you can't contain yourself, and when you eat your meals- eat them on a small plate.  That way you can control your portions.  If you have bad cravings in between eatings- then chew a piece of peppermint gum, or suck on a minty cough drop...also try drinking water.  Sometimes your body thinks it's hungry, when actually, it's thirsty.  So drink water when you get hungry and wait 20 min. for your body to take it all in, and see if you're still hungry, if you are, then eat.\nTo recap:  Eat every two hours (something healthy)- this includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat dinner on a small plate and make sure you have lots of veggies on it, no food after 7pm, and 30 min. of exercise a day- minimum.\n Here's An example of what I eat in a day:\n\nBreakfast:  a bowl of whole grain cereal with Silk Soymilk, and an orange or apple.\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- Fruit, one serving size of crackers...\n\nLunch:(2 hours later)- a healthy salade, maybe a sandwich...\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- 2 graham crackers, milk...then \n\nDinner: (2 hours later)- whatever I make for the kids- just more veggies on my plate...and on a small plate.  \n\nA third snack is optional, but no food after 7pm.  It really works.  You'll lose so much weight, and you won't feel starved.
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I had my gullbladder out 4 years ago, and i didnt find it that bad. it was a couple days before i was totally up and about and for a period of time (i think 6-8 weeks) you cant lift anything heavy. dont remember everything but i recall other than the heavy lifting within a week i was pretty much back to normal! dont stress its not that bad, you might get sick right after in recovery, but they'll take care of ya. and ask you doctor about anything your worried about, they dont mind. dont worrie though its not that bad, youll be fine. goodluck!
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hi. i was discharged yesterday after having surgery for my sciliosis. the surgeons put two metal rods on either side of my spine to keep my spine straight. after that i ahd to have two more unexpected operations which resulted me in staying in hospital for two weeks. i know what it feels like. if you want to just talk about it don't hesitate to e-mail me.
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not that you don't already know this. But perparing your  food is aalot better for you than over the counter and or going out. you see you tend to obsever more oif what you are putting into your system than what is being proceed. you can't belive the difference. as well as how you well be paying more attetion to what agrees with you.your intake of salt will decress and the oils/grease you once enjoyed can be replaced, with a light olive oil/100%-corn oi, althought you will the importance is watching what you eat. if you enjoy fruits or smooties. you can directly place in a blender and and 1/4 cup of low fat milk and blend to your taste. i have matters of concern where i must watch what i eat.  i am a single partent and i use the same advise i present to you to my family of five and they are more fit, relaxed,  enjoyab le to pleae and reading to them at night relaxes us all. go to a nails place . they also do your feet and it comes with a massage to the legs. invole a freind. go get into a whirl-pool. it is great for your legs.
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Your body needs to heal after surgery. That takes rest and good nutrition. If gain a few pounds, take it off once you can return to physical activity. Watching what you eat, making sure all food choices build health and keeping fat and calories under control should do it. Do not deprive your body at this time. Give your body all it needs to heal.
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Try to take vitamins that are liquid so once you place them on or under your tongue they will absorb immediatley.  You can find these vitamins in your natural health food store.  And my Mother had gastric Bypass and she went through many months of training and to get advice and educated on what her surgery will intake and what she will have to do post-surgery.  My Mom takes a childrens chewable and I know she gets a B-12 shot once a month.  I'm not sure what else she takes but I know those two for sure but what is really scarey is that YOUR DOCTOR doesn't know!  Maybe check around for a new doc too!  Good luck!