ladybunny

Let me start off by saying the whole time i was in the hospital my temp never made is to 98.6 it stayed in the 97.something range. My body temp is naturally on the lower end of the scale. So today i went to the doctor for a normal visit and i was running a low grade fever of 99.4. I knew that i wasnt feeling well when I woke up today but didnt think I was running a fever. My pain medicine has tylenol in it so I would think that would help, but has anyone else had the same thing happen to them and if so what did you do.

I did try to sleep propped up in the bed but it didnt help. I will also say that this surgery's pain is worse than any of the other surgeries i have had and worse than having my kids. I usually dont have to take pain meds when i get to go home. For the gas i did buy some of the GasX melt away stripes. They work instantly.

I had my surgery January 19th also. I didnt get to come home until Sunday due to the pain and nausea not being under control. I tried sleeping in the bed last night and it was really uncomfortable. I would wake up every so often even after having my sleeping medicine. So needless to say at 8:00 this morning i woke up in major pain and decided i would take my pain medicine and try sleeping in the recliner. I noticed a difference between the bed and recliner as soon as i sat down. The recliner hugs you like the hospital bed does. I also put a pillow on the side i was laying on as extra cushioning. My bed didnt provide enough support of my stomach and i cant sleep on my back in the bed. In the recliner i am slightly sitting up. So until the pain goes away the recliner will be my bed.

The big day is finally here. Im so excited. We have made it to the hospital and are in pre-op right now. Just seen the dr. I have one ahead of me. So ready to start this journey to a new and better me.

Thank you everyone. Hopefully ill be going home tomorrow. I had a choice of going home or staying another night, so i decided to stay one more night to make sure my pain is under control. Plus i needed to work on my fluid intake. I have walked so much that i could walk the loop with my eyes closed. I didnt really have gas issues until they took me off my IV meds and started them in pill form. It wasnt too difficult to make the gas go away until tonight. Ive tried a lil of everything. Maybe after i fall asleep it will exit and i wont hurt as much. Good luck to every one that is on their way to a new person, and a very speedy recovery. Thank you guys also for the great support.

I have 2 days and 10 hours until the big day. i am getting so excited. i cant hardly wait. Its gonna be hard to sleep the next few nights. I am more than ready to start this new journey in my life. i know its not going to be that easy and pain free but i got this. Congrats to all those who are having or had their surgery this month. Cant wait to join the club.

i dont do well with sugar substitutes can i have honey? please help.

I am having my surgery on January 19th. I have had issues with getting headaches because i ALWAYS eat Breakfast and the Protein shakes are not what my body is used to for my main meal. there is not much i can do for it just keep to my diet. they said it would get better.

I started my 14 day pre-op today and boy is it harder than i thought. I have made a lot of changes since i began my journey to my surgery day and i have been following what my dr said and there's not much difference between the 2 diet plans. I have faith in myself and i know i got this but wasnt thinking it was hoing to be rough. I can have fruits and veggies and 4 oz of meat at dinner time. My biggest issue i have had today is breakfast. I always eat eggs for breakfast, if i dont eat breakfast i get a major headache and feel like crap. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what did you do. I dont want to feel this way for the next 14 days.

i have 18 more days and i am getting more and more excited. i cant wait to start my new journey and its so exciting to know im not in it alone.

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I found out friday that i did get the approval from my insurance company. Now im just waiting on the surgeon's office to call for the date. i was so happy when she told me i was approved that i started to get very emotional. i wanted to jump up and down and tell the world but at the same time i was so excited that i started crying. this surgery is a big deal to me. some people look at me and ask why because im not that heavy but what they do not understand its not how heavy i am it is all the other issues having this amount of weight is causing and has caused for so long. my weight has caused issues with my health for far too long. so ending on a good note.... im looking to start the new year out with a bang and a whole new outlook on my health.

I received my insurance approval on the 11th of december and the surgeon's office called me this morning with my date. i meet with my surgeon January 14th and will be having my surgery on January 19th and i start my pre-op diet Jaunary 5th. I am so excited that i cant wait. This will be a whole new chapter in my life that i cant wait to begin.

I woke up and was getting ready to go with my boyfriend to his appointment when i received the phone call. i am excited and proud to announce i will be having my surgery on....... January 19th. i am so ready for this.

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i have been ready and also was told that i will no longer be able to have caffine. i dont really drink soda now as it is. if i do drink soda it is caffine free anyways,but my unsweet tea is not. i was born and raised in the south so ice tea is a staple. so what is the deal with caffine and the weight loss surgery.....

@@toasty i have found that some of the tastiest herbal teas i have found are from a place called teavanna. they have a great selection and you can go to the website and purchase teas. also starbucks has their teas.

@@Ashlegal I have actually drank the caffeine free tea. I didn't taste a difference at all between the two. I could careless a out a soda. I like my Fruit drinks. I honestly don't mind switching either. I did a lil more research after about the caffeine and stomach relations and I did read it can irritate the stomach. I had forgotten all about it doing that. I had my gallbladder removed 5 1/2 years ago and learn real fast and in a hurry the coffee was like hell on the stomach and in no time I was in the bathroom. so if it can do that to me i don't want to find out what it could do after a new so to say stomach is made. but my promise i am making for myself after the surgery is no more soda and little caffeine as possible. i cut back on it and made it this long without it and will have to eliminate it for the best, why should i start back drinking it. @@toasty most of the teas like that are made from a caffeine free tea or herbal blend, but to know for sure i would ask. i love mangos and mango teas. i drink lots of herbal teas now and will have black tea just to change the palate a little. don't want to get tired of them. plus they are good for you because of the herbal mix in them and if you can drink them unsweet they are even better. if not a small amount of honey is amazing. i cant use the artificial sweetners due to horrible migraines they cause. so it is either unsweet or honey sweetened. thank you both for all the info.

I know I can't have the soda after the surgery. I may have 3 sodas a month.. That won't be hard to kick.

Hi my name is amber and i am new to the site. i went for my first inital appt sept. 29. i am so excited to start this life changing process. it has been long over due. I go for my bundle testing oct 22. Cant wait to see what I will learn next visit.