TheShrinkingExpat

Hi, I had my surgery on July 15th. Surgery took 40 minutes and immediate recovery went well, I didn't have nausea and pain and was well medicated. I ended up staying 2 nights in hospital as I was not able to drink much water . Nursing staff was spectacular at Rex and I turned the corner at 4:00 am on day two and came home to recuperate. I am only taking liquid tylenol and I am struggling to take close to 64 oz of liquids. Biggest surprise for me is the pain around the largest incision where my surgeon removed my stomach. He told be he did a stitch deep inside the muscles around the area and 4 days out it is still hurting. In terms of weight I was 238lbs pre liquid diet and on day of surgery I weighed 224lbs. Today I weigh 229lbs and i am still full of gas. Anyone else having issues with gas and higher weight that pre surgery?

All 'Sleevedup' and very happy!

Hello I have been following this support group and with only 2 days to go prior my sugery, I am finally posting. I have been on the pre op liquid diet for 1 week and so far so good. I was anxious to know the process and my nutritionist suggested using Ketone test strips to verify once I was in the Ketosis stage. It made a huge difference once I confirmed I was indeed in this stage. It increased my motivation and the Ketosis stage has been awesome. I will be having surgery on Wednesdays and once I am given the all clear (@4 weeks) I will be moving to Singapore for a 2 year work assignment. This surgery is truly a new beginning and I can't wait!

Thank you Jane13. Just doing final packing and off to the hospital we go!

Hi from Cary! Surgery is today at Rex.