EmmeVale

Hi All! I had sleeve surgery on Wed, 8/16, and am doing well. There is some pain from the incision were they pulled the stomach out, but the smaller incisions are not really bothersome. I took 2 slow walks around the block yesterday (helps avoid blood clot problems), which went well. I am definitely not up to big things, though and taking it slowly. My main bothersome thing is all the gas! Burping and bloating. I'm hoping the movement will help push this out, too. Last night I had my first non-clear protein drink (had been drinking Prem. Pro. Clear, in peach). I am taking all chewable and rapid dissolving vitamins, and am tolerating them all. I am taking Tylenol, ibuprofen and gabapentin for the pain, and that seems to be keeping it under control. Still, there are certain positions and activities that give me more discomfort - bending over is not good yet. Anyway, at 2 days post surgery, I think I am doing well. I am still having to remind myself to SIP fluids, as larger mouthfuls cause gas retribution. However, this is what I wanted - organic control over how much I ingest. I am sure this will work out, and all be worth it in the end. Good Luck to all! 🙂

Hi All! Well, I did it! Yesterday morning (8/16/23) I had the surgery. The MD said the surgery went well, and on the outside, I only have 5 small incision spots, and they are all small. My being up at 2:30am is not because of the surgery, but for the potty, and decided to take my pain meds, as well. My brain got working, so I decided to share. I know that everyone's case is different, but mine has been pretty darn smooth. What surprised me most is that I have more pain from the gas (subsiding) than the incisions. I figured that cutting me up and taking out a major chunk would be seriously painful afterward, and had a pre-op discussion with my doc about only getting gabapentin for pain. I totally understand the current ban on giving codeine, but post-op limited quantities should not be a ridiculous request. 'Nuff said. Anyway, 15 (or so) hours after surgery, I am doing well! There still is some gas pain, but not much. My incision sites are sore to the touch, but no major aches/pains. I guess my doc has done this before! My throat was very sore from the the things passed down it, so had my hubby get some chloraseptic mouth spray. It numbs your throat and was a great help for swallowing. I don't need it now. However, SIPPING is the rule! I got major gas feedback from anything I ingested, still do to a lesser extent. I am posting a pic of the post-op drinks I have for the first 2 days. Doc told me hydration was most important, followed by protein for first 2-3 days. I got both from Amazon, and they come in a variety of flavors. Diabetics beware: they also add fake sugars (erythritol, scralose), though not much. So far, I have had 1.5 of the Protein2O since surgery. Later today I will do better, as swallowing is getting easier. Anyway, I am moving slowly, and a bit unsteady on my feet, but walking around the house does help to get rid of some of the gas. Sitting here typing gets me scrunched up, and that is not good for the gas, so I will close for now. I hope this all helps all that are still awaiting surgery. 🙂 Have a great day!

I am getting my procedure at So. San Fran. I took my initial class in Nov, and had to wait about 6 weeks to have the 1st psych appt. After that it it was a month to my MD consult. My 1st procedure was finally sched in May, after jumping through all the hoops (including weight loss goal from MD). Unfortunately, I had an insurance change so it was delayed to June. Then I caught COVID at a family wedding and was delayed to next week. Kaiser requires a 6-week wait after a COVID diagnosis. Once you are accepted for surgery, be very careful about exposure. Covid is rough (even with Paxlovid), and the long delay for surgery makes it more depressing. Mask up until surgery. I just had my 3rd pre-op visit with the MD today, and he is happy with my continued weight loss, so we are now a "Go". Yay!

Hi All! I am sched for 8/16/23 for sleeve surgery. It's been a long time coming (delayed 2X), and I am looking forward to it! I just had my pre-op this morning, and am good to go. Good luck to us all!

Hi, All! I am scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery next week (8/16/23)! Kaiser has prepped me to the extent that I feel comfortable with the whole process. I am a bit worried about pain post-op, as I am going home same day. However, doc says gabapentin will be good enough, and he will call me the next day to be sure. I don't expect much after 3 days, though. I wish us all good luck, a speedy recovery, and all the weight loss we are hoping for. 🙂 Happy trails, Marian