jlmckee

Wow you are braver than I am. My surgery was Monday. I've been home since Tuesday night. I walked up and down my street today and needed an hour nap. I don't think I could handle the mall.Good luck!

I use my fitness pal to track my intake, so I measure my stuff in ounces. plan from my dr. is for meals/snacks 1ounce sipped slowly over 15 minutes. I'm good with getting my 64ounces of fluids in a day, but very lacking in the 60-80 grams of protein.

That's nice to know, I look forward to it!

Okay, I'm 4 days post op. I keep my therapeutic pillow on hand. Yesterday I had to cough and it to oh over five minutes to get it out. Right now I had to sneeze, I felt it coming and grabbed my pillow, but I swear to goodness I felt like all of my insides ripped apart. Can you pop a stitch with a sneeze?

No worries, full liquid answers pre or post are helpful and I can still apply my doctor's orders. Unfortunately today wasn't much better. I did get down some Greek yogurt but it still tasted gross to me.

My surgery was Monday morning, I came home Tuesday night. It's just me and my son. Wednesday morning his dad took him to school and I was okay on my own. I'd get up and walk around the house, drink, take meds and go back to bed, repeat. Hopefully you have a back up to call in case of any issue, but I was/am okay.

Thanks I actually sneezed a second time and kinda wanted to die. Dramatic right? Anyways, I called the surgical nurses advice line, she assured me I felt a ripping sensation but actual ripping didn't occur. She said the stitches and cauterization are strong enough to survive sneezes.

I felt the same. My surgery was the 27th. My son was at his dad's since he had school and I had to be at the hospital at 5am. I was terrified of the what ifs. I wrote an I'm sorry and will always love you letter to my son, with a recorded message. Threatened his father to love and treat him right if I was not there. (I must've looked pretty scared, my ex actually gave me a hug and told me I'd be okay). This was my first surgery of my life so no past experiences to pull from. But that morning, I got up, dressed, waited for my ride to the hospital, things moved quickly from there, I started to panic when I got to the or, anesthesiologist gave me something to relax...and I woke up four hours later in a private room. I'm alive. So far no complications. Came home and hid the letter to my son. I think we all freak out. We are all in my prayers!

Have you gotten you B vitamin levels checked? Pre-op I started all my vitamins and was doing really well, then I became ravenous, couldn't stop eating. I talked to my nutritionist, she asked about my vitamins and supplements. I was on a multi with b's, plus b1 and b12 and biotin. She said I might have had too much b12. Says the reason b12 gives you energy is b/c it causes hunger which causes eating etc. I reduced the extra b12 and went back to normal hunger in about a week. Since you are post-op, I'd ask your nutritionist first.

How funny. I'm up and drinking warm water with lemon right now. I'm hoping I'll be able to tolerate my protein shake today. Yesterday I only got in 171 calories and 14 grams if protein plus 4 anti nausea meds and 3 pain meds. (I did get in about 60 oz of liquid) For some reason everything tastes gross and makes me nauseous. Today is a new day to try again. Thanks for the help.

Thank you so much. I think I was making things worse by trying to add an entire scoop to things. I'll get some of those soups too. I'm going to go try my yogurt, I hope it won't taste gross

Thank you!

I survived. Surgery was 7:30am yesterday. Somehow I stayed cal mans when I was about to not vex alb, the anesthetist gave me smithing to teach, and I was out. By the time I got to my room, was about 12. I am able to walk, pee, hold liquids, etc. so I am being released today at 5:30 pm, I am very very sore. I haven't had any issues with gas yet. Just nausea Thank you all for the nice words. Anyone having theirs tonight or later, God Bless and good luck wishes

We'll I haven't chickened out yet In acu.

SnowDaisy Thank you. I can't sleep. It's nice to know you all have been where I am at some phase. Thank you.

Wow, already such a difference in 20 days? Looking very good!

" I've had those thoughts too...but I think we are making the right decision. We want to be here for our kids and families... We want a good quality if life and we want to teach by examples. <br><br> We CAN do this!!! Chin up! Stay strong! I'll be needing this pep talk next Sunday! K? K!" I think this posted while I was typing. Very encouraging, helpful to read!

Hi all I know there are a few 1/27/14 surgery a, but I'm still getting used to this site and can't remember who. So to us, happy prayers, and lot of well wishes. Okay, I wasn't warned what the magnesium citrate does. I must have missed it. Geez Louise I think I should just bring my pillow and blanket into the bathroom! My surgery is 7:30am and reporting to the hospital by 5:15. *****Negative Thoughts***** I'm nervous and a but apprehensive. Due to the early nature tomorrow, my son is at his dad's. Is it too negative that I've recorded a message to him just in case? I know why I'm doing this, but I'm second guessing, is it worth the risk if my son has to go one without his mom? My sugars have improved with my pre-surgery weight loss. My blood pressure and cholesterol too. I still need to lose another 90+, I've lost 94 on my own (took damn 11 months) I feel like I'm standing with a foot on both sides of a line. It's so hard to lose weight on my own, I've done it by drastically reducing calories and b/c surgeon says it improves survival and reduces complications. It'd be do awesome to not be hungry ALL the time. Am I being selfish to go through with this? If something goes wrong, will my son hate me forever? Don't get me wrong, I'm not going into this expecting it to go wrong (or I wouldn't be doing it) I've already made plans. My bday is 2/14. I know I won't be up to doing much this year, but next year I'll be 40 and I'm planning a trip with my son (while he still wants to hang out w/me; he is 14). Ugh, sorry to be a Debbie downer. (And so emotional, did I mention I'm bipolar?) I'll be fine, we'll all be fine. Great even! I'm going to be okay

None of my papers told me what to bring either, but when the hospital called yesterday to tell me what time to get there, I asked. I mentioned pjs and robe. The lady said oh no, you'll be wearing our gowns and we provide the gripper socks. She said that they will provide the necessities. But I'm still bringing some stuff. I forgot to list my phone, charger, nook and headphones.

Holy moly that is a long list! I think I'm ready. The hospital told me no to my own pjs and robe. I have toothbrush and paste, dry shampoo, face wipes, Chapstick, brush, own pillow, undies, glasses w/case and lens cleaner and b/c Mother Nature is a b..., girlie products. My friends and family still kinda suck as support. I'm allowed to eat today, liquids Sunday. I think I'm going to go to Chilis and have my favorite soup/salad. God bless and good luck to all of us who are scheduled for surgery and God bless, fast recovery to those who've already had it!

My panic attack was Tuesday. I'm glad we've reminded ourselves why we started this and where/who we plan to be in the future

My panic attack was Tuesday. I'm glad we've reminded ourselves why we started this and where we will be in the future.

I got my time...Monday at 5:15am

I can totally agree with the bump between my ribs at the bottom (xiphoid process). I actually went to see my doctor stating I found a lump. He didn't keep a straight face I still say it was never this big, I have been thin before and don't remember noticing it. I like my collar bones too.

My family and I have put you in our prayers. I hope for a quick long lasting recovery.