seckert08
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ABSOLUTELY call your Dr.! I hope that by now you have talked to someone and are close to getting relief. Praying in Indiana! Sarah
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Today I am 6 days post-op and DUH this whole experience has been much harder than I anticipated. Even though I heard over and over that "it's not going to be easy" and "don't be surprised if you go thru a bit of depression"....yeah right! I thought NOT ME! But I was wrong. The past 2 days have been particularily hard on me, physically and emotionally. I guess physically because I'm NOT 20 anymore and I forget it takes longer for me to heal! Emotionally for several reasons. One being that I keep thinking "Did I make a mistake doing this surgery?", "Am I ever going to feel back to normal", "What if I fail", etc. I am back to work today (office job) and that truly has helped. I still just feel a little BLAH! I continue to be discouraged because I can't get my daily fluids in and I HATE the Protein shake. I have yet to get the 32 oz daily recommended amount in. While I am complaining, I hate the children's chewable Vitamin (I gagged on it this AM)! Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! Sarah
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I'm starting a new thread since I am now 4 days post-op. The surgery itself was a breeze. (especially when I compare it to my hysterectomy). I walked 2 hours after they got me up to my room. I had no nausea issues. My hubby and I got home on Wednesday afternoon and I slept most of the rest of the day off and on. Thursday I felt pretty good. Was still on the prescription pain meds. Yesterday (Friday) I went totally off of the prescription meds and started taking liquid Tylenol. Today I have had NO pain meds. I am hungry all the time though. My stomach is growling loudly! And I'm a little nervous about the up coming week. My DH leaves tomorrow morning for a business trip to New Jersey and won't be back until next Saturday! Don't know how I am going to do it without him! Everybody else post-op let us know how you are doing!
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abbypo.....best of luck on Wednesday. Soon you will join another group...the finally BANDED group! Let us know how you are as soon as you can! Sarah
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Good news......thanks to my husband's incredibly understanding boss, his business trip is cancelled. He will be staying close by this week. Yeah!
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I'm only allowed 2 oz. 3 x's a day and I am hungry all the time! I'm adding a piece of low fat string cheese tonight before bed. My stomach is really growlling.
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Any one Banded 8/4/09 or 1st week of August
seckert08 replied to ToomuchRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was also banded on 8-4 in Carmel, Indiana. Yesterday was a rough day for me physically. I had extreme gas pains and was miserable. I have been walking at least 3 times a day since I came home from the hospital on Wednesday. (Although I did have to walk every 2 hours in the hospital following surgery) Today has been the toughest for me emotionally. Feeling somewhat depressed. Hope that passes quickly. Oh, and I am hungry ALL THE TIME! -
I feel for you. My gas pain was really bad last night. I too took Gasx but really didn't start feeling better until I had a BM. I hope you feel better soon!
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Band Dates...... add your name!
seckert08 replied to tripletmomma2000's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry I haven't posted sooner. My surgery was on Tuesday. Today is Saturday. I am feeling much better today although I am trying to push the fluids even though I am not normally a drinker. Starting last night I am hungry alot! Yesterday I stopped taking the prescription pain meds and started with liquid Tylenol. I have not had ANY pain meds at all today. My back is getting sore from laying around so much but I am tired and don't feel like doing much. -
Help! I am starting to freak out about my surgery on August 4th! I have been so excited about getting my band and I still am but now I am starting to have a huge fear of failure! My husband (my soul mate and best friend all wrapped up into one!) is a great support and I know that he will continue to be after the surgery. My best girlfriend had the surgery 18 months ago and has had great success. So, I also have support there. I am 40 years old, (current weight 243, height 5' 5", BMI 40) Christian mother of a beautiful 8 year old daughter and a wonderful 5 year old (step)son. As I said earlier, I am married to the love of my life (we were married in June 2008. We dated for 2 years 23 years ago and were reunited in 2006). My life/family is awesome and I want to be healthy & active and to be around to watch my kids grow up! Thank you!
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Things went great! It was easier than I thought too. I compared it to my hysterectomy .......this was a breeze compared to that. Glad to hear that you had an "easy" time too.
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Tomorrow (Aug 4th) at 10AM is the big day! I'm so nervous and so excited! Will post as soon as I am able to.:biggrin:
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Tomorrow (Aug 4th) at 10AM is the big day! I'm so nervous and so excited! Will post as soon as I am able to.:sneaky:
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I'm getting more nervous by the minute! My stomach has butterflies! I think once the IV is in I will be fine but until then I will be a nervous wreck! Good thing that I will have my wonderful hubby with me to keep me calm and distracted.
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Okay, I've set up a blog and am going to try to type at least a little something every day.....we'll see how that goes. The address is listed in my signature.
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My surgery is a week from today (August 4th) and I am starting to freak out! What if I fail?!?! I KNOW that I am doing the right thing by having the surgery and I am SO EXCITED about getting healthier and feeling better physically....so, why am I freaking out??????? OK..I feel a little better.....but not much!:biggrin:
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10. Run & play with my kids but not be huffing & puffing afterwards. 9. Wear shorts and not be embarrassed. 8. Walk up a flight of stairs and not be short of breath 7. Leave the lights on :crying:......if ya know what I mean! 6. Sit on my hubby's lap and not worry about hurting him 5. Shave my legs/paint toe nails without straining 4. Buy a sexy sundress and wear it for my husband (his request) 3. Find myself in more family photos instead of BEHIND the camera all the time. 2. Have one of those old fashioned "bar maid" pictures made for my hubby to drool over. 1. Stop being a wall flower because I am uncomforable with how I look.
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Hey Nancy! Yes I am getting nervous! Excited but a little nervous. I've been thru multiple surgeries but I have bad veins. I'm concerned about them getting the IV started. When I had my hysterectomy 10 years ago it was horrible.....I stopped counting at 10 sticks and that was in the OR with the anesthesiaologist (sp?)on one arm and a nurse on the other. Both poking at the same time! OUCH!
Do you have to do a pre-op diet? I do not. Just curious.
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I didn't have to do a pre-op diet at all....anybody else not have to do one? Just curious. FOUR MORE DAYS! Yeah me!:crying:
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Band Dates...... add your name!
seckert08 replied to tripletmomma2000's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm glad you put them in order....my OCD was wanting that done....LOL -
Cheri, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings so openly on a daily basis. You have a beautiful writing style and I enjoy reading your blogs. My banding day is this Tuesday, Aug 4th and I'm getting nervous. I continue checking your blog daily for inspiration. Blessings! Sarah
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Band Dates...... add your name!
seckert08 replied to tripletmomma2000's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
seckert08 (Sarah)...........August 4th:thumbup: -
Welcome Abbypoo! Looking forward to getting to know you and watch your progress!