Cami1908

I left on stage 3 too. Hadn't heard anyone else say that until u. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Today is day 7 post op. I had a pretty rough day today. This surgery is NOT EASY. So much changes for you so quickly. And I know in theory that's sort of the point - to use it as a tool to make permanent healthier lifestyle changes. But the emotional toll of the nutritional changes have gotten me. It's A LOT to consider each day - not to sip too much, don't sip too fast, take the medicines, take your vitamins but don't take 'this one' with 'that one', get in x-amount of fluids, get in x-amount of protein, don't add more than one new thing a day, etc. I feel my day is consumed with all that as well as trying to "listen to my new body" and make sure everything is ok. I got a mild case of heartburn today and it's been very uncomfortable. Kept me from getting the fluids and protein in that I needed. Then I didn't even know if there was anything I could take for it. They have me on Pepcid each day for a month but apparently that didn't work. I guess I'm just venting. I don't want to scare anyone who is pre-op now but I also was hoping for some support. This forum is a great source and it's nice to talk to those going thru or having gone thru the same thing as you have. But sometimes it does the opposite bc it's hard not to compare yourself to people and feel like you must be doing something wrong bc it seems like it's easy breezy for some by day 7. Some people are weighing themselves and some have suggested to do that to remind yourself why you did all this. Whats so funny is i have had ZERO desire to weigh myself bc I've been so consumed with this medicine/vitamin/sip/fluid/protein schedule I didn't want that to distract me. All that being said, I guess I'm having a pity party kind of day but I do know that God has got my back and strengthens me to endure each day and that there will come a day when I am better, feeling normal and these pity party days will be a thing of the past. For those that endured this Day 7 Dissertation, I appreciate you. LOL. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Hey BJ. I took the following: 1) Pj's (never put on, stayed in hospital gown) 2) Tshirt & sweatpants (never wore, see above) 3) Deodorant (used day I went home) 4) Toothbrush & toothpaste (used what hospital provided) 5) Hair scarves (wore pretty much the whole time) 6) Slippers (used them) 7) Socks (wore the hospital nonslip socks) 8) Jar of Vaseline (definitely used; mouth super dry) 9) Lip balm (used also but Vaseline gave longer relief) 10) Pillow (used to help with getting comfortable in that uncomfortable hospital bed) Next day had my husband bring: 11) My temperpedic foam pillow (used in bed and as a stomach-higher on ride home. It's helped TONS on the ride home) 12) Weight Loss surgery for dummies book (never even opened) 13) Samsung tablet my sister brought me with a movie to watch but I could never stay awake long enough so I never even turned it on. 14) I wore home what I wore to the hospital. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Could you share a few of those recipes? Surgery: 6/5/2013

Also, I didn't have a drain tube. Not every doctor uses those. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Well, I'd have agree with the others - the sleepiness. Not bc I want to do a bunch but bc then is know it was normal and I would have felt like I was dehydrating myself and been so down on myself about not drinking bc I kept falling asleep. I also wish I had known that I would definitely have at least one day afterward where I'd ask myself "what the heck did I just do to myself???" I wasn't prepared for that. And the tiredness ignited it even more. I was a weepy mess in the hospital for two days. LOL. But I kept asking God for help and He came through and I made. Oh, and also that u may feel "just ok" for the first week or so. I thought I'd bounce back and feel GREAT within a few days but so far ok my 5th day out, I just feel OK. And that's ok. Good luck with everything. There is a light at the end of the tunnel but u have to get through the beginning first. It's our right of passage so to speak. LOL. The loser's bench don't come easy.....whether its' by way of surgery or diet and exercise alone. Just keep that in mind. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Oh no! Sending prayers now that it gets better. Has this happened before? Surgery: 6/5/2013

Mine is also. Don't know how much bc I thought my stomach was huge before so it's still huge to me. LOL. I didn't have a drain. But I'm still burping and passing gas a lot more than I usually do. I'm not sure how long it will take to go down. Surgery: 6/5/2013

Sounds yummy!!! I'll need to find it when it's time. Surgery: 6/5/2013

I just finished my first whole bottle of water!!! It took all day but I'm ever so excited!!!! I also did 8oz of Protein in there. I know lots of u r drinking more than me but I'm excited for my own progress!!! :-). Surgery was Wed morning. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Thanks! I had my crying spell the day after surgery. Going from iv meds to oral was a BEOTCH!!! Today was just blah. It's like they still in ur heads to get this much fluid in and I promise it has to be impossible. But I feel like if I don't then I will instantly drop to the floor from dehydration. LOL. And then I've been sleepy and I think that's it - not enough liquids. HOWEVER, I am thankful for several things bc I do know it could be much, much worse. Waiting for that week mark - bc I feel like then things will be more normal feeling. How much r u drinking a day now? Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I wish I knew if I was feeling normal and that my progress was on track with people who are 3 days out from surgery. Maybe the 4th day will be better. Surgery was Wed. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I guess I've been doing ok. I know it can be much worse. But today has been a pretty blah day. Not feeling bad really but not feeling good either. Not sure what it is. I had no idea it would be like this. I REALLY didn't. But I think God knew not to really reveal that to me or I may have opted out of doing it and I still believe this was the right choice for me. I had the same Day 2 experience that others talked about - "what the heck have I gotten myself into??? I've made a serious and tragic mistake!!" But that was just one day. I'm still holding on to get to the days where I feel normal. My friends keep reminding me that I had MAJOR surgery and u don't just bounce back from it. I never looked at it that way oddly enough But I'm trying to be patient. And with everyone's doctor being different it makes me wonder if my doctor/program is telling me the right thing. UGH!!! It's all going to be ok though. This I DO KNOW!!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I was going to say, she's talking about ur Dr. Salzberg's wife. His wife is also a bariatric surgeon. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Thanks JeepChick. I'm trying to push thru. This transition from iv meds to oral is tough. I feel EVERYTHING and that makes it difficult to want to get down any liquids. I don't want to do anything but lie still and sleep and wait for my next pain medication. I will do more walking when my husband gets here. I did one lap this morning. Then three or four this afternoon. I'll do as many as I can when he comes. I DO NOT FEEL LIKE IT but if its going to help I will do it!!! Thanks again for the encouragement. I surely need it. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Today has turned out tone pretty rough. They took away my pain pump so I'm feeling the soreness. That makes it difficult to drink or put anything in my mouth bc my stomach is uncomfortable. I'm not liking this at all. :-( Praying it gets better on a brighter note I can walk around no problem! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I'm now about 15 hours post op and doing well. I've been up and walked twice. First time just to nurses station (about 12 feet) then second time all the way to end of hall. I felt like I was going to vomit when I got to each "goal" point which is how I gaged when to stop and head back. Luckily no vomiting. Tomorrow I get to drink!!! Yay bc my throat feels like the Sahara. LOL. I give all the honor and glory to God for my success today through surgery, starting recovery and having EXCELLENT doctors and nurses placed in my path!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Hi LB!!! Things have gone well!! I don't get anything to eat or drink by mouth until tomorrow so my throat is as dry as the Sahara desert. LOL. I've walked once and hope to again soon. Thanks checking on me!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Oops. Meant I am doing well. Pain is being well managed so I'm at a 0. Post more later when I'm not so sleepy. Thank you to everyone who sent prayers. I truly appreciate them. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Just a quick post: surgery this morning and I'm foong well Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk