RGJohnston71

I have to say I have been reading many of the stories and questions posted and I am so very Thankful and Blessed to have the support of a few good friends and the surgical group I chose for my Gastric Sleeve. So many people so many worries and so many complaining about pain and gas and fear that I didn't have. My surgeon from my first visit was amazing. He is a very gentle christian soul. Prayed with me every opportunity he was given. The hospital I chose was amazing. From the moment I walked in the morning of my surgery until I left I could not have asked for better care or support. And all the material and research and support that the Surgical Group provided their patients with, I felt so prepared. Morning of surgery, nausea patch behind my ear first thing. Zofran before any other meds were given in pre op room. My surgeon prayed with me and my parents that morning and then prayed with his surgical team before surgery. I was given gas x early on before surgery then continued on some type of antacid all the way thru my stay and went home on an antacid. Yes, I had a small panic attack that night in the hospital but I am prone to attacks and my nurse that evening was not a good nurse. Just a bad experience. I know without a doubt that my whole team surgical and hospital team were very well educated and knew exactly what steps were being taken all the time to take care of me and my comfort and make sure I was educated on what was happening. I feel truly blessed to have had such an amazing journey so far!!!! I know it will only get better. Please don't let anyones pain or gas stories scare you. You have chosen to do this and make a new healthy life change for yourself. Keep your chin up!!!!!

My pain was not bad at all. Gas is a miserable thing. Get up and move around it helps I promise. But take an antacid as they prescribe you or at least my doc did and you'll be fine. Tomorrow will be a week and I've not had pain meds in three days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does get easier!!!! Surgery was 12/29. We are all going to do this and be happier and healthier for it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I should start my stage 2 Thursday also. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery last Thursday. This is normal. But you will be so happy once it's done and you start seeing results. I woke up later that day after my surgery thinking if mad the worse mistake. Why did I do this? I promise this will pass and you will do amazing. Congratulations on making this decision for a new life journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App