March Roll Call!

[ChaChaBurch 60]

How's everyone doing this morning? I'm less than 24 hours away from surgery! I don't know if today's going to go by super slow or super fast. How did you spend your last day before surgery?

[Seannie 42]

Hey everyone! I had my sleeve surgery on 3/9/12. 12 days post op I feel pretty good! last night Las the first night I rolled onto my stomach and had no pain!! I'm committed to weighing myself only once a week, as I don't want to be ruled by the scale this early on. I will say however, that if nothing else, I FEEL the inches lost. I also just "feel" lighter! I have a lot of energy and feel good emotionally with my decision.

Good luck to everyone on your upcoming surgery - and well wishes for those that have had the surgery!

[energeticmonique 2]

Hei ChaCha, I,m wondering the same. I pack my bags a hundred times. Just ready to get this over. I couldnt sleep good lasy night so I think I,m sleep most if the day and be up all night again. My surgery is @9am on the 22nd, less the 24hrs, I,m sooo freaking excited !!!! How about yourself, any big plans today?

Hei ChaCha, I,m wondering the same. I pack my bags a hundred times. Just ready to get this over. I couldnt sleep good lasy night so I think I,m sleep most if the day and be up all night again. My surgery is @9am on the 22nd, less the 24hrs, I,m sooo freaking excited !!!! How about yourself, any big plans today?

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Good morning Monique - I think I'll spend the day getting as much laundry done as I can, and then I plan on treating myself and go to the nail place to get my nails done and a pedicure (would hate to have ugly feet on the table - hehehe). It will probably be a while before I feel up to getting out and getting my nails done again. I will pack tonight, since I already know what I'm taking with me. The hospital has Wi-Fi, so I hope to feel up to getting online Friday to update everyone.

My DH took the rest of the week off to help me, so I feel like I've got just about as much done as I can at this point.

[bratvp63 118]

Hi everyone! I had surgery on Monday morning and should be heading home today. Tuesday was tough, I didn't feel very good but today I feel so much better. I'm keeping down 4oz of liquid every hour now. They brought me yogurt which I might try but am very afraid it will hurt. I have been up walking laps and have only had a tiny bit of pressure in my shoulder due to the gas. Feeling very fortunate and can't wait to get home to my own bed.

[Shemy-away 83]

Hi everyone! I had surgery on Monday morning and should be heading home today. Tuesday was tough, I didn't feel very good but today I feel so much better. I'm keeping down 4oz of liquid every hour now. They brought me yogurt which I might try but am very afraid it will hurt. I have been up walking laps and have only had a tiny bit of pressure in my shoulder due to the gas. Feeling very fortunate and can't wait to get home to my own bed.

Congratulations!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

How's everyone doing this morning? I'm less than 24 hours away from surgery! I don't know if today's going to go by super slow or super fast. How did you spend your last day before surgery?

Hey ChaCha!

I spent my day cleaning the house top to bottom, repacking our bags, rechecking the hotel confirmation, making sure the cabinets were stocked, and pretty much anything I could think of! Good luck tomorrow! I'm so excited for you!!

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Thankfully, my surgery is here in town. I can't imagine having to worry about an airline flight as well. I don't know how you ladies did it! That took a lot of courage and fortitude!

[JennJ.RN 10]

So.. I had surgery on March 10th.. I was so incredibly nervous going in (always a little scared about anesthesia). Procedure went well, woke up in PACU and my O2 sats were on the low side. Had a really hard time waking up. I was not conscious for more than an hour that first day.. I got up to use the restroom and back to sleep. Could not keep my eyes open!!! (this may have been due to the 2mg dilaudid I was given!! post op)

So on POD1, things were rough, I was in a lot of pain--not surgical mind you, but stomach. Once I started taking Omeprazole regularly, that pain went away.

So here I am POD 11 and things are going wonderfully. I am adjusting well to my new stomach and learning what I can and cannot do. It is still so hard to slow down when eating... I was so used to eating fast, it is a hard habit to break. Drinking is getting easier as I don't have to sip, I can take a real drink now. If I find I am low on fluids, I'll have a popsicle or 2 to help bring that number up.. Today I actually got about 58! Gms Protein in.. How exciting

Would I change anything?? On POD1 I would have cancelled sx.... But today.. I feel better, I am lighter and I am going to live longer. Dr. Westmoreland has given me the tools to change my life-it's in my hands now!!!!!

Good luck to all still waiting for their March Surgery!!! Congrats to those already sleeved and doing well

-19 pounds post op!!!!

Jenn

[ChaChaBurch 60]

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench

[Jswilbur 42]

I will definitely pray for you. I wil be going in on Friday!

[anngee 11]

I will definitely pray for you. I wil be going in on Friday!

I will be praying for you I'm having my Monday

[ABetterMe 3]

Well' date=' tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench [/quote']

I'm so excited for you. I will definitely keep you uplifted in prayer.

[Momstertimes3 3]

Good luck to all of you. I also go on Friday very excited & nervous.

[anngee 11]

Good luck to all of you. I also go on Friday very excited & nervous.

Good luck and god bless

[Shemy-away 83]

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Please say a prayer, and I'll be praying for all of you. Save some room for me on the losers bench

Hope all is well. Update us when you can!