Momwith3minions

Today was surgery recovery day 2. I took some milk of magnesia this morning. It took 7 hours but I finally passed some of this trapped gas. So thankful! Also, my husband leaves town on Monday for 5 days. My church small group is going to provide me with daily meals for my kids for the days my spouse is gone. I just feel so blessed. From someone who was struggling with severe PPD a year ago, I can honestly say, I am looking forward to life. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Killian! Me too. Ha. I want to be able to take care of my kids again. This part is a small price to pay for a healthier life with them. I was holding off on meds to see if that helped me toot. Nope, it just made the pain get to about a 6/7. Took more meds. Am fine now. I've gotten down two Protein shakes and 8 Oz of Water. I need to sip sip sip more water. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

@@attagirl I'm curious what you decided to do about your vacation. I was sleeved 4/7. We are sailing on a 7 day cruise in 6 weeks. I spoke with my bariatric surgeon before committing to the surgery before the cruise. He seems to think I will be fine to go in 6 weeks. Looking forward to getting past this healing stage. I'm cruising in 43 days. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Update: got some good sleep last night. I woke up and the pain was WAY less. I walked a bit this morning and got 8 Oz of a Protein shake down. I'm currently sipping on my Water. Thankfully I learned quickly how to swing myself out of bed without too much stomach pressure. Still having gas pains but it's way better today. Thankfully! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Swallow test went ok. I'm in a lot of post op pain. I really hope this goes away by Monday. This part is not enjoyable. My abdomen area hurts. The surgeon went through my belly button and 4 other areas. The cut inside the belly button hurts. I hate to complain but I'm hurting. My bariatric team is flying to Ohio so I'm on my own until Tues when they return. Also my husband leaves me alone with all three kids starting monday. He has a business trip planned. I'm nervous this is too much. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

I just sent you a friend request. I was sleeved yesterday April 7. Tiffany A.

Great advice Jamie!!! Sarah, thank you for starting this thread. Welcome. I was sleeved yesterday morning. I did it for a lot of the reasons you listed. I'm almost 30. I have three kids. My family are huge Disney nuts. I was tired of looking at the family pictures with me missing because I was so embarrassed. I learned a lot from my NUT meetings. I also committed myself to the pre-op diet. The lifestyle change started before surgery for me. It's people like Jamie that are so encouraging to me. I am looking forward to living life!

Update: I am about 18 hours from surgery now. My pain is up and down. I have pain in my shoulders and back of the neck. It's still really difficult to get up and down. Hopefully, this gets better soon.

Age: 29, I turn 30 on April 21 Height: 5'4" Starting weight: 227lbs Current Weight: 209 I thought I'd share my experience in hopes that it helps somebody. I had to be at the hospital at 6:30am. I didn't have to wait very long. The nurse came, weighed me, and told me to change into the gown. I wasn't allowed any clothing under the gown. I had a super sweet nurse from Great Britain. She injected my hand with lidocaine so the IV needle didn't hurt going in. Also, she had to give me a shot in the stomach. It didn't hurt. After that the anesthesiology guy came in. He explained everything. Next my doctor came in. We chatted. I was wheeled into surgery and was sleeved at 8:30am. I woke up and was in some pain. I was told my hiatial hernia was fixed. Meds were given. It took me a bit to recover from sedation. The first time I got up to pee sucked! That was really difficult. I rested a bit more before I attempted to walk. Second time I got up was much better. Pain is manageable with the meds. I'm not allowed to drink anything yet until my swallow test tomorrow. Honestly, I'm not hungry. The only other thing is my voice sounds terrible from the throat tube. That is about it so far. We shall see what tomorrow brings. Good luck everyone on your pre-op journey. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck Tiffany on finishing out your liquid diet. I am sitting at the hospital waiting for them to start my IV. Today is surgery day. I'm so nervous! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Day 4 was terrible. I wanted to order a medium pizza and throw down. Today was WAY better. My surgery is tomorrow morning. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I am on day 5. I'm also a Tiffany. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Today was way better than yesterday. I didn't have a bunch of head hunger. It is my last day of pre-op liquid diet. My surgery is tomorrow morning. I am super nervous. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Looking forward to shopping in the store vs online plus size shopping @ Old Navy. Looking forward to sleeping without sleep apnea. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Today is day 4 of my Optifast liquid diet. I have one more work shift before surgery on Thursday morning. I've done fairly well sticking to pre-op diet. Protein first and veggie, low carb. I gave up sodas 3 months ago. I also have done really well on the liquid diet, zero solids. I don't feel hungry. I do however want to eat. Not just eat....like throw down an entire medium pizza eat. Now, obviously that is not healthy. I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize my journey. It's really a bizarre feeling. I know in my heart I'm doing the right thing. My head wants to binge. Does this go away post op after getting used to your sleeve? Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App