OK so I have been thinking of having the surgery for the last 5 years. As a 43 year old male I have consistently maintained a weight between 285 and 300 pounds for the last 7 years. Finally decided this year to do it. Blood pressure is a little high and I do not have (nor want) diabetes would be happy with 205 or less
Surgery was scheduled for 12/13.
I worked the night before the procedure and it was not that bad. Had my last sip of Clear Liquids at 00:01 and had not eaten solid foods for a day. got off work at 0615 and was in surgery by 0730.
Pre-surgery was typical, IV fluids, versed, gas then that is all you remember. Anesthesia really affects me so I was pretty drowsy post op and through out the day and night being discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning (surgery was just the a.m. before) however, I took
NO pain medicine, and did not need anything for nausea or vomiting. I was in a bit of abdominal pain but nothing i could not handle and was able to do 8 laps around the nurses station between noon and midnight.
Sipped on Water when ever I was awake and on a Protein drink (mixed with water) throughout the day but did not finish it all. I normally love cold liquids but could only tolerate tepid water. I have been able to stay on top of my water for the most part and i have had two Jello cups so far. I am really craving some PB2 in Milk but have 4 more days for that.
I sit here day three post op, at 0730 am, having just made some "Better than bullion" chicken broth Thinking of drinking this and going back to bed.,
I did finally use 1,000 mg of adult liquid Tylenol (thank you Meijer) on Tuesday evening, to easy the discomfort of lying flat in bed. THis did help me sleep last night.
