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I had complications after surgery that resulted in a 5 night stay and a blood transfusion. I was in real pain I'd say an 8 or 9 on a pain scale. I still have pain and I'm 2 weeks out but mainly at my drain site. I now have developed gas under my right shoulder and sweet baby Jesus I thought I was having a heart attack.

I have been home for 2 days now. Healing yes but still have the drain and unfortunately the output is up today and it is very bright blood not watered down. I have a call into my surgeon.

Well I'm still in the hospital being a human pin cushion for the lab ladies (I'm a hard stick). Blood counts aren't staying up where they would like them and still having. Blood in the JP drain. I'm so over this

Well I'm still in the hospital for night 3 now. I developed a hematoma after surgery and now my blood counts are too low fir me to be released. The drain site is really the only thing that is painful at this point.

It is what my Dr recommends I guess so everything will be cleaned out as much as possible in case of an accident.

Tomorrow (7/20) is the big day. I arrive at 5:30am surgery 7:30am and hopefully home the next day if all goes well. I will say these last two weeks of liquid diet have been challenging. Yes I cheated early on with a few baby dill pickles and the texture of a protein shake makes me gag but I'm through it. The next two weeks of liquids will present their own challenges but bring them on. I don't know if working 9 days straight with a packed schedule had just exhausted me or if I'm just not nervous yet. Now for the bottle of magnesium citrate for dinner :/. Here we go to the next exciting chapter.

Your post was incredibly brave and admitting and accepting you have a problem is the hardest thing to do. I deal with a food addiction but I also have a mother that is an alcoholic. She never wanted to do anything about her problem and to live through the devastation of it personally was one of the hardest things. I will say it is one heck of a beast so I wouldn't suggest going it alone. You need someone that has been there done that. That's kinda what this place is for us. I would suggest going to some type of group meeting having a sponsor is the best thing you can do.

I have the same surgery date! Although I am on day 8 of liquids.

I think it depends on the Dr. I've been told I am going to get a drain because that's protocol for my Dr.

How are you doing??

Glad to hear it and that's what we are here for to support each other, give a little nudge, and get each other in line when we need it. Keep in touch.

My thought is you've waited this long and done the hard work might as well bite the bullet and embrace your new life style . My date is 7/20 so on day 5 of my liquid diet. Literally cried over Jello last night lol. The closer it gets the more apprehensive I become but after a stern talking to and asking the question "Why the heck would I want to delay a happier healthier me" I drink another Protein shake and keep myself busy. Change is hard and we are chasing our lives in the biggest possible way. It helped me to remember the reasons I started this journey and keeps me chugging along.

If you don't feel comfortable get a second opinion and do more research. My Dr suggested that i change from the Band to Sleeve and that rattled me so I understand. But the more research I did and the more I talked to him I realized he had my best interest with his recommendations.

Yes I have been in therapy but haven't needed to see her on a regular basis for quite a while now.I would consider scheduling an appointment. With all of the hormonal changes after WLS - it's good to have support.I have a couple scheduled for follow up. Trying to be prepared as much as I can.

Yes I have been in therapy but haven't needed to see her on a regular basis for quite a while now.