Wicked-Storm

I am one week post op. I am feeling pretty good but still have pain. I have a bruise the size a pancake on my left side. Not sure what it is from but it is there. I start meds for my gallbladder to prevent gallstones. Please do not think you will get any rest in the hospital - I got zero sleep. I begged to go home so I could at least get sleep. Just keep focused on why you are going through the procedure. Aren't moms the greatest - my mom came and purée food for me too. I know this sounds funny but I feel like I don't have a stomach. It does not feel empty nor does it feel full. I am trying to follow the guideline I was given on when I should do what. It is just weird. Good luck to all those soon having surgery - you will do great.

Non blonde moment - hit send too soon. I am very sore and very bruised. Going to hit Walmart today to get some walking in - too hot to walk outside. I know this surgery will help me reach my goals but I am the key to making it work. I am sure each day will get better. You are in my thoughts and prayers for those getting ready for surgery and continued healing and success for those who are post op.

It is the beginning of 2nd full day at home. I am napping often - trying to catch up on lost sleep but it sure feels great to be home. My mom came over yesterday and fixed my some puréed food

I made it through surgery and feeling pretty good. I am glad they do not do catheters here for surgery. After trying a bed pan - I said forget this and walked to the restroom in recovery. I am allergic to the medicine in the pain pump but they gave me Benadryl for the itching - now I know what a cat with fleas fills like. I have many drug allergies. Last time I had an allergic reaction to the sutures so I have a wad of some kind of glue in my incisions - feels gross. I have not slept at all - itching and alarms going off because my oxygen level has dropped. They tried adjusting my cpap machine to help with oxygen levels but a definite no go. I am glad all of us August 13th buddies are doing well.

Thanks for the support - my surgery time has changed for the 3rd time - now at 10 am - better than waiting over 12 hours with nothing to drink. Going to stay up to midnight for one last drink of water before going to bed.

Hi - my name is Maryann - Wicked-Storm is my Deviant Art name. My daughter was posting her artwork and I wanted to make sure the website was ok. She may be 16 but I am still mom. I am into photography si if you would like to check it out go to http://wicked-storm.deviantart.com/gallery/. Tomorrow is the big day and my heart rate is astronomically high - I have had anxiety attacks which is unlike me. I cannot help wonder why I was pushed to a 1:30 pm surgery. In my mind I am almost confident it is just in case things don't go like the surgeon wants. I am even dreaming about it - not a restful sleep at all - I end up waking myself up because I don't like the dream. I know it sounds weird. Any other suggestions from those who have had it are welcomed. Lost 11.2 pounds with liquid diet the had me on - I was hoping on 15 but that's ok.

Surgery is always scary - that's normal - I know everything will be fine - for anyone who has been through the procedure did any family stay with you at night? My husband is debating.

There was not a weight loss requirement for me to have surgery but a liquid diet was recommended to me by my dietician because of my liver condition. It is suppose to shrink the liver from what I read. I am trying to do everything in my power to make this attempt a success. I am really glad she put me on the liquid diet because it is getting me prepared for after surgery and I discovered I am not a good sipper. I have been using sippy cups to help me practice. My potassium level was low so I have been taking a potassium pill twice a day - there is no way to swallow a horse pill - no let me rephrase that - elephant pill just sipping. Hope I can stop those after surgery because each one could be the size of a meal. I am using my fitness pal to help me track my food, water and weight. Since I first started with that about 3 weeks ago, I have lost about 15 pounds - I cannot tell it. One thing that keeps me focused and supports me is my family. They all know it is something I not only need to do but want to do for myself. My 25th wedding anniversary is in February and I want to be able to get in a cute outfit that I do not necessarily have to get from the big girl section.

It is good to know I am not alone. We will all do great - I trust in The Lord and my surgeon. I see care and compassion in his eyes. He cares for his patients which means so much to me. I did not see that in the eyes of the liver specialist but at least he signed off on my surgery. I guess he sees so many bad livers and does so many transplants and it's not part of his personality. He looks and talks like Penn of Penn and Teller. Nothing is worse than hearing your doctor talk outside the examination room and he is loud enough for God and everyone can hear. I know he a top liver specialists and I will tolerate visits. I know this surgery will not fix my bad liver but I hope it helps it from getting worse. I am glad I joined this - it truly helps.

My pre-op went ok and doing the liquid diet - not as bad as I thought it would be. Surgery is set for the 13th. My last day at work was yesterday - spent the whole day with my mom and went shopping. This weekend is for my husband and daughter. I am stressed and scared but I am more worried about my husband - you can see the worry and stress in his face. He is my anchor that keeps me calm. He knows that this time it is higher risk than the first attempt but we both know it is necessary. Reading these threads keep me encouraged - thank you all.

Hope things go great!!!!!

I decided in the beginning of January 2014 that I needed help to lose weight. My father had died around Thanksgiving in 2013 and when doing the funeral arrangements for my dad, my former student was there to help us during this difficult time - there was one thing that really stood out - she had gone through a total transformation and inspired me to finally do something for myself. I jumped through all the hoops and attended all the classes and I was scheduled to have my surgery in April 2014. They called me a cheerleader going into surgery because I was so hyped on transforming myself into someone I could actually like once more. When I woke up from surgery I asked how it went and the nurse shook her head and tears were in my husband's eyes, The surgeon discovered I had a liver disease and could have easily bled out if he continued. It is hard to describe all the emotions I was experiencing at that time and the roller coaster ride continued. I have stage 3 liver disease caused by auto-immune hepatitis. It is supposedly genetic and often not caught until it is too late. Most people have fat in their liver - my immune system does not like the fat in my liver and is continually attacking it therefore the damage continues. If I get to a point that I need a liver transplant, I am not eligible because of my weight. My surgeon is willing to try the gastric bypass surgery once more but it means sooner than later. I run the risk of needing blood transfusions because the condition of my liver. I am scared and frightened and not the cheerleader I was going in the first time. My surgery is set for August 13th unless they can do it sooner - I am on the list if someone cancels. I cry often and focusing on work is difficult - the possible complications are constantly on my mind. I think I will be that cheerleader once more but I need to hear you came through surgery fine and I am able to start donating clothes to Goodwill.