Heavy to Healthy

VinnyB, I sent you a message directly. It was too long to post. I really liked the staff at South Nassau. They knew me well after I was there on three separate occasions since April 15. I am now well and about to really begin exercising. I had a few complications but it will be worth it. I am down 40 pounds, which isn't much for 4 months. I feel better now and am no longer in pain when I walk. I am guessing that repair of the hernia was needed before the surgery. Anyway, please read my note to you. Lisa

hi Lisa, I'm new to the group I am in the process if starting the testing I too am planning on my surgery at South Nassau how was the experience? Vinny, I replied to you directly

It's all IV water weight. I GAINED 25 pounds in the hospital in FIVE days.... I was being treated for severe diarrhea and they were pushing fluids in. The fluid weight will come out after about one week...BUT you must drink... If you have difficulty, sip water around the clock. Set an alarm on your phone for every five minutes and drink. Best of luck

There are support group meetings the first Tuesday evening of every month at 7 pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital. They are extremely informative and very important to go to.

Hello all, My surgery was April 15. I live in Nassau county and I am looking for a support group besides the meetings at south Nassau county communities hospital. I'm also interested in finding walking partners who are available after work. (7pm?) Email me at smilesweet@aol.com Lisa

Does anybody know of any post surgical sleeve support groups on Long Island? Lisa

I'm from Nassau county on Long Island. Anybody close by?

Carol, are you home yet??

Carol, so sorry you had a rough time. At least you are in the right place to control your pain. Make sure they allow for probiotics after you finish your antibiotics. Best of luck and keep in touch. I was there for 11 days.... It sucked but I thought of it as a vacation from my four kids and husband. By the time I went home I really missed them and they missed me!!!

Maybe pain is trapped gas... Are you able to walk and move your bowels? The doctors put scopolamine patch behind my ear and each patch lasts 3 Days. They gave enough for a month

My surgeons office provided chewable vitamins called Bariatric advantage and chewable calcium pills.

Husband just brought hot water and lemon

What a horrific night. I ate too much.. Five bites of chicken and it got stuck causing so much pain.. I tried to walk it off but threw up in the street while my daughters watched. I'm still in pain with terrible gas. Don't drink for 30 minutes before or after eating!!! I will have to measure 3-4 ounces from now on. My pouch may be smaller than I anticipated!!! Stuck in bathroom with gas and no gas x to assist!!! Lisa 40 days post surgery

Great job!!

Great news!!! Take your time!! Never drink more than a couple of ounces at a sitting. Tonight for me was horrific. I hadn't eaten anything but a yogurt. So by dinner I was famished. I only had five bites of chicken but it was too much and I drank too soon, so things got stuck. I tried to walk through the pain. But I ended up throwing up for the first time. I will definitely measure how much I eat and chew until it's puréed. The discomfort is something that is hard to describe. Do not let it happen to you. My poor daughters were so frightened as they watched me vomit in the street. We were trying to walk through the pain. I finally was able to lie down. I'm hungry but too frightened to eat tonight. Goodnight to everyone. Rest well and dream of how you will feel one year from now!! Lisa

Gas X? You can ask nurse for simethicone, if you don't have it.

Darcie, Any gas yet? Just sit on the toilet and push a little. Lisa

I saw my surgeon yesterday. He said to expect to lose 15-20 pounds each month for the first two to three months.

So sorry about the pain. My surgeon gave me Percocet and it worked great. Remember girls: NO NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Advil, aspirin, etc). Only Tylenol and Tylenol alone will not work. You can ask your doctor for a pain medication that will work for you. Minimally, let the medication let you sleep.

Great to hear you are ok!!☺️ Talk to you soon Lisa

Haven't heard from any of you and I am hoping you are all feeling a bit better. Please let me know how you are doing. ???????? Lisa

Oh girls... It really does get better. Don't be shy....ask for pain meds and if it doesn't work ask for something different!!! Try to walk, it helps move the gas out!! ????????????????????????

Yes... But for some reason, I ended up With either a GI infection or just a bad reaction causing severe Fluid loss whenever I drank/ate. Anyway, I'm better now and will be starting exercise as soon as my energy level is up. Hopefully tomorrow or over the weekend. My husband brought the treadmill into the house a few days ago because the garage was either freezing or roasting!! How are you doing? When was your surgery? How much have you lost? How soon could you eat? Lisa

How are all of you 20th's doing so far?? It will get better !!! Sip your water, walk and walk. Get that gas out of your bodies!!! Lots of sleevy hugs to all of you!!! That's the bear the doctor left on my bed when I came up from surgery. Your supposed to hold it tight against you if you cough or laugh.

Darcie, You are not alone. Scared and excited and everything in between. All normal feelings. If you had Benadryl I would recommend you take it to relax you and let you sleep. But, if you don't sleep, no worries, you will sleep enough over the next few days. If your family is far away, SKYPE from your hospital room. You will sleep when you need to and walk and walk when you are awake. Remember, if you have questions and can't sleep, I will try to answer you as soon as possible. Rest well, Lisa