LadyRn1

Hey Guys, I'm 4 days post op and feeling much better! my abd is sore with more pain noted toward the left. im doing liquid codeine which helps, its def totally different experience than what I expected. The surgery the afterwards, and now home with family its a trip. Anybody whose close post op please keep in touch. I would love to rummage through your brains Thanks all

Misty & Jennie Glad to hear you're doing great..! Im still personally struggling with the Protein Water combo... I too have a lot of gurgling and found if i drink more than 3 ounces in 45 minutes then I feel pretty crappy (cramps, discomfort) so i've been moving pretty slow. Ramona Keep your head up mama !! I go see the doc on friday and while I dont feel dehydrated ive only been able to get in about 30 ounces of water daily.. I'm going to visit him at the hospital b/c he'll be doin rounds It wouldnt surprise me if I got myself some IV fluids tomorrow. I too have been light headed but I think its b/c of the nutrition.. only about 8-10 oz of protein a day. yikes.. good luck ladies..

MellyMama I know today is your surgery day and I want to say good luck! You will do great and I look forward to hearing from you post op !

Prada I felt pretty sick the first two days as well then day 3 & 4 I turned a corner. It may last a little longer b/c of the traveling but It does get better, I promise! You literally wake up one day and feel like hey... its almost normal.. well almost !!

Man you guys already answered a few of my questions ! Thank you. I did notice already my pain is better with only two small doses of meds today. I just started really with the Protein shakes, It was essentially intolerable for me over the last 3 days but I'm coming around. Im only supposed to do clears/proteins for 2 weeks but I may stretch that out longer depending on how I feel and what my belly feels. Good Luck Guys...

Oh ... Btw do you think it's ok to drop in support meetings from other surgeons? Dr M hasn't set up his meetings yet and I'd like to attend Dr Hanna's meeting in the meantime ??

Thanks ...! I will !!

Hey All Im scheduled for August 4. Im SOOOO excited I definitely feel like a kid waiting for Christmas as well. This week I officially started the countdown of days. I'm glad I found this group! Good Luck All

Hey all.. I'm scheduled for sleeve Aug 4 with Dr. Macintyre. Im in the north west area myself.. ! glad to be part of the group here, (new member) and look forward to commiserating with each of you..