My journey so far

Singmom512 · October 21, 2011

Hi, I had my surgery on October 17th in Buffalo NY. My surgeon was Dr. Pham from Synergy Bariatrics. I have to say that my hospital stay was different then I nexpected. Private room, bathroom. The staff was exceptional.

Right now I am 4 days out and still having bad spasms. The pain is pretty much gone but the spasms are a real trip. The bad news is when I get on the scale I still have the 7 lb weight gain I brought hoe fromthe hospital which seems unreal since all I have been taking in is Water and crystal lite. This morning I actually got a 4 oz. liquified protien shake down and so far no nausea. I am taking this as a very good sign that things are getting better. I just want to see that scale move. Good luck to all. I am so glad to have this forum.

zoelifechick · October 21, 2011

Don't worry, the scale will begin to move, once the swelling and gas goes down. I didn't weight until two weeks after surgery, because I was swollen, but could tell in my clothes that I was shrinking down. You will see the progress soon!!

Singmom512 · October 21, 2011

Thanks, I needed to hear that. It was getting pretty discouraging. Good luck to you.

Don't worry, the scale will begin to move, once the swelling and gas goes down. I didn't weight until two weeks after surgery, because I was swollen, but could tell in my clothes that I was shrinking down. You will see the progress soon!!

LVbigmom · October 21, 2011

Interesting to see that you are close to where I live. i am from Little valley NY. Good luck for a speedy recovery.

manxmanmike · October 22, 2011

Dont worry, the scale will start dropping so rapidly you will not be able to slow it down, Your body is in starvation mode holding on as long as it can to the weight, at some point it will drop dramaticly. Your body has no choice when you are taking in so little calories it can only take from your fat and muscle what it needs.

Singmom512 · October 22, 2011

We camp in Franklinville am I correct that you are near there? Good luck to you also

Interesting to see that you are close to where I live. i am from Little valley NY. Good luck for a speedy recovery.

Singmom512 · October 22, 2011

Thank you for the encouragement. Did you lose a lot so far?

Dont worry, the scale will start dropping so rapidly you will not be able to slow it down, Your body is in starvation mode holding on as long as it can to the weight, at some point it will drop dramaticly. Your body has no choice when you are taking in so little calories it can only take from your fat and muscle what it needs.