Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Congratulations!! :clap2: You've been on my mind and I'm glad to hear you've gotten some good rest. That's encouraging. I'll have to boot my husband out of his big boy recliner after my surgery.

Take it easy and keep us posted on your progress. I bet Mr. Hobbs was glad to have you home. :dance:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, thanks for all the warm wishes!

Finally today I don't feel like I was hit by a train! I was actually able to crawl into bed this morning, and even though it took a long time and I had to have a mountain of pillows behind me, it was sooo nice to sleep somewhere other than that recliner.

I can walk around much better this morning, but still have to support my stomach if I don't want to walk hunched over. I'm going to focus on Jello and broth. I've been doing good on Water, because I've been so dang thirsty, but too sore to eat. Tomorrow I start my Protein drinks & a few things other than broth, Jello & popsicles.

Also today my larget incision looks like it's starting to dry up a little. That one had me a little worried, b/c it had a very slow seep of blood since I came home.

I wish I'd seen my surgeon post-op, because I want to know which of these incisions is my port!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was up walking around and dragging my IV within 10 minutes of surgery. It really alarmed the hospital staff, but I was drugged pretty good and loving life. I was drinking sips of Water within 15 mins. It really started to make the staff nervous when I started wearing my hosp gown like superman's cape. They still laugh even to this day. Later that night I fell asleep in the chair in my room. That night, I had the most comfortable and wonderful sleep that I had ever had.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×