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Almost 2 weeks out RNY Laproscopic and odd pain?

Hello, I am curious if anyone else has experienced this..I am almost 2 weeks out on a Laproscopic Gastric Bypass and am having a lot of bloating, water/fluid retention and decreased urination and elimination in general. At first for the first week I had normal bowel habits and had diarrhea each day which I was told was normal. This week I don't have that each day and am quite gassy(sorry TMI)..I am not eating solids yet and start pureed foods on Friday. I am on 3 protein shakes a day(84mg of protein) and sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello/water. That's it. I am keeping active also which I know helps. The prob is all of my bandages are gone from my incisions and now the incision which is right under my breasts(very upper abdomen..rib cage area)looks ok however I can feel a bump under it and I have major pain if I lean over to pick something up from a sitting position or if I cough, sneeze, this causes major pain in the area. I have no pain anywhere else in my abdomen.I also have not lost a single pound since last Thursday(initially losing 7 lbs after surgery the first week). I called the doctors office and the nurse said if I don't have fever and the area is not red then just wait to see the doc this Thursday. But I am concerned because I am not losing any weight, I am not urinating as much as I used to,and feel very bloated in my clothes and all that. I am very discouraged and was in tears today. Should i be very concerned about this? I know it takes a while to heal but this is crazy. If I bend over i feel a sharp pain and burning int he area mentioned. I am rather large breasted(DDD) could this be putting pressure on the area too much? Fishing for answers..anyone can help at all? Thanks so much for taking the time to read my long post! Kristen    — aidenswings (posted on July 14, 2009)

July 14, 2009
You should always talk to your doctor first and let them know what is going on
   — matigian

July 14, 2009
I had VSG surgury, and never had any pain, but I can relate with the urination, I too felt like I wasn't "going" enough... but after visiting with both my PCP and my surgen, they said things were ok... and now 5 months out, and am going PLENTY. If pain persists, I'd definitly see my doctor. Good luck!
   — chancie

July 15, 2009
Ok a few things. this incision site will keep getting red a swollen over time maybe six months or so. It will be tender a long time. This is normal. I no longer pee as much as I am use to. this is also normal. I use to go all the time now only a few times a day. Be careful about not haing a BM. You do not want to get constipated. It happens a lot. Drink lots of water. You may be retaining water at this point. It will be ok. Your body had to heal and this is major surgery. It is deceptive since the holes are so small but they really replumb your works give the body time to adjust.
   — trible

July 16, 2009
Make sure you are drinking as close as 64 oz of water a day. (yes i know it is alot but you gotta sip all day, crystal light is fine to drink) protein 84grams WOW i get 63grams your program may ask for more, if your constipated take milk of magnesium only about 10ml to 15 mil (1tsp) and drink water it will help. I dont want to make you cry but everyone is differnt i have lost 18 pounds in my first week after surgery. but i drink fluids like crazy and i love crystal light. my meals are as follows maybe it will help you... 1st meal: protein shake 2nd meal: sugar free jello cup with a small dab of sugar free cool whip or a sugar free jello pudding cup 3rd meal: either a 1/4 cup max of creames soup or 3 ro 4oz of dannon lit n fit yougurt. hope this helps
   — leannekaba

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