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November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! I'm 13 days post op today. I had my gallbladder taken out at the same time because I had gallstones. My surgeon also removed a cyst from my belly button so I expected this surgery to be a difficult recovery but it hasn't been. I stayed only 1 night in hospital, had no trouble with getting myself in and out of bed or using the bathroom, I could drink fluids, I was walking laps, and I had no trouble swallowing pills, so they released me before noon the day after surgery. At home my pain was 6/10 for 2 days then 4/10 for 3 days. The pain was mostly attributed to the spot where the liver retractor was, probably inflammation too. I didn't need to take prescription pain medicine, I only needed Tylenol for the first 5 days. I've been pain free since day 6, and I've been doing great with staying hydrated at home thankfully. I had my first post op checkup on Monday (2 days ago) and everything looks great. They cleared me to start stage 2 Soft foods which has been going well too. I can resume playing sports and start lifting weights in approximately 3-4 weeks. I can't explain why it how my recovery has been so quick and easy. Before surgery I suffered for years with chronic fatigue, GERD, and insulin resistance. Which seem to be resolved as of now. I stopped my metformin a week before surgery, and my blood glucose is now in the normal range! My next goal is to ditch my CPAP machine. I have so much energy and feel better than I have in years. This is why I wanted the surgery, to fix my health issues. Weight loss is just a bonus! -
November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck! I've got to be there at 10am tomorrow for my surgery. Woohoo! -
November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
SO SO SO EXCITED! 🥳 -
November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We are surgery day twins! Mine is also this Thursday November 16. -
November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm on day 4 of my pre op liquid diet. All is well! No issues so far. Still have energy to do chores and errands. It's been rather easy, hopefully it will continue to be so! -
November 2023 surgery buddies
HealthyHappy replied to Italiano26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
November 16 checking in! -
November Surgery Buddies 2023
HealthyHappy replied to Take2onLife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
November 16 checking in!