LindsayT

It's everyone's surgery date.

Yep. Went through the same thing last week. It gets better, but man, it sucks in the middle of it. Communicate with your at home support. My husband had a hard time knowing how to respond. Plus, he was really overwhelmed already from the extra responsibility on his shoulders. We've since talked through it, and have come to a great understanding.

I like the idea of an extender, but that still doesn't answer the cup size. I dislike sports bras, they don't give a nice shape. Unless there are some better ones out there. I'm not huge, even for my weight (40D).

How long should I expect my abdominal area to be swollen? I also find that it swells throughout the day. For example, I put on my jeans in the morning, and they fit great. By the afternoon, they are tight. Same with the band on my bra. My RNY was May 1st, so almost 2 weeks.

You can pick up a lot of germs in the hospital. Hopefully, they're wrong about it being strep.

It's happened several times in the last week, I get extremely weak and lightheaded- like I'm going to pass out. The first time was walking up the stairs and then it happened again today in the shower. I've been walking, so it's not every time I am active. I'm thinking of either blood pressure or lack of fluids. Is this normal? Should I talk to my team? I'm almost a week out from rny

Tomorrow, May 1st, is the day. I check in at 7:30. Pray or wish me luck; whatever is your jam, I'd appreciate it. I'm a bit nervous and so very ready. "See" y'all on the flip side.

Things are going well and getting better each day. I'm still having some pain, but nothing that's unmanageable. Thanks for checking in!

First non-scale victory. Down a pant size!

I feel so alone in this journey rn. I'm struggling so much. Did I do the right thing?

Interesting. They should have done that. Hopefully things get better for you.

Oh my gosh, YES!

Yikes! Please keep an eye on yourself so you don't get dehydrated. Did they do the swallow test to make sure you weren't leaking from your new stomach?

I'm surprised they discharged you. I had to make water goals before they would release me. Try different temperatures of fluid. I preferred warmer drinks to cold.

Bariatric Pal make protein shots that are not too bad. I like the cran grape and apple.

I'm learning this is a go with the flow journey.

I miss my morning coffee now. I can't have caffeine for months after surgery

First off, I want to say you're not alone. I'm only a few weeks post op, so I cannot yet provide answers to what you're going through, but I can be a friend. There are many people on here, though, that can give advice, support, and answers to your questions.

I have only 1 back roll instead of 2. I'll take that 1.5 weeks in.

Keep going! You got this!

I got a wedge pillow for the bed because I knew I'd be more comfortable in my room. I only needed it a few nights and graduated to a body pillow I could stuff under my stomach and knees. I'm a week and half out and sleeping normally, for the most part. Getting in and out of bed hasn't been overly hard for me once I got home. I understand the kiddos though. Maybe a pillow over the stomach for a bit. I really don't like sleeping in the recliner because it kills my hips.

In my mind there is always plastics.

Thanks, everyone. It's so hard right now but it's nice to know it's part of the process and me not flying off the rails.

Everyone knows. I just don't think they know how to respond. Especially my husband.

I guess it could be a number of things. My original surgery date was canceled because they overbooked the OR. It could be blood work or other test. Doctor schedule. Insurance. Who knows. If you're doing what your supposed to and Insurance is cleared, I wouldn't worry too much.