caiti_marie00 17 Posted March 3, 2012 Well, here I am!! Five days post op and feeling more and more excited with every day that passes. I know I have made the right decision and its a great feeling to know i did something to better my life so drastically. Suprisingly surgery and recovery is not as painful as i had expected it to be. I had my operation on monday morning at 7:00am, and by 4:00pm i was walking around the hospital floor... Its amazing to me how the body can recuperate so fast! My doctor (Dr. Sonnastine with Fresh Start Bariatrics in Columbus, Ohio) came daily to check on my progress, and all of the nurses were very friendly and made me feel very comfortable during my stay. I went home on wednesday afternoon on a full liquid diet, and the pain meds kept the pain tolerable for the most part. Im assuming because of the stress on my body and the hormone changes i started my period 2 weeks early, and that defintaly caused more pain for me, but my doc called in an anti-inflammatory med for me yesterday and i feel like new today! i have very minimimal pain and i feel alot less stiff. Im so excited that Ive gotten to his point, because im a very independant person and its difficult for me to rely on everyone else to prepare my meals and even help me bathe. Last night i slept through one of my scheduled times to take medication, and when i woke up i was suprised that i felt great despite that! so im starting to take only one pain med along with the anti-inflammatory and see if i can manage my pain on the lower dose :-D The part that is proving to be the hardest for me is the full liquid diet. I know its a mental thing, but i just miss the texture of food. I spend alll day drinking either Water or protien smoothies, so i just yearn for that "real" food.. But I know that all in good time i will be able to get back on the diet i was on before surgery, and im looking very forward to that. I have noticed though that since surgery my sense of smell is amped up a lot! People's perfume smells make me nauseous, or even the smell of some of the foods i used to love make me feel sick to my stomach... Did this happen to anyone else? I hope it doesnt last! I feel very optimistic about the future. I cant wait to recuperate totally and get back to little things that are easily taken for granted, like holding my baby boy and playing with him. I thank God that I was given this oportunity, and although i had to go though a lot ups and downs to get to this point, i wouldnt change it for the world. The future is all mine to do whatever my heart desires.. and I cant wait to go on my first rollar coaster ride when i finally will be able to fit!!! hahah 1 mika reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16 Posted March 3, 2012 I am glad to hear that all is well with you. Congrats on your new you. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. 1 caiti_marie00 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pussnboots 5 Posted March 3, 2012 WOW, I just love your post. Thank you for sharing that with us. Im just waiting on approval and a date. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Myself 146 Posted March 3, 2012 Love your post and glad to hear it! Can you post what drugs you are on? I'm curious. Still considering the surgery. Kinda scared but getting closer to a decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meljp 36 Posted March 3, 2012 Hey there "Sleeve Sister".... 5 days post op here too! I feel so much better with each day that passes. Happy to hear you are doing so well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted March 3, 2012 hi caiti hop on the train to journey land - its a nice to place to visiit, and you'll never want to leave. Your last sentence is well put and says it all. "the future is all mine to do whatever my heart desires..and i can't wait to go on my first rollor coaster ride when i finally will be able to fit " The future is great, the sleeve will show you the way ---man this is starting to sound corny.! You will get used to drinking 64oz oz liquid, gradually of course, Eating less, etc. with the sleeve, it will all come together. Everyone will say you are now going on your journey...enjoy best kathy 1 amber1974 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merydia710 59 Posted March 3, 2012 You sound like your doing awesome.. It is amazing how fast some people heal from having major surgery. I'm 3 weeks out and I feel totally back to normal.. As for your sense of smell, mine was the exact same way I came home from the hospital and made my boyfriend take out the trash and clean everything. It was like I had super smell. I could smell people from way far away. The smell of my boyfriend was the worst..lol and I loved his smell before. It has gotten better everyday and now it's pretty much back to normal. I just don't like strong smelling perfumes. Congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amber1974 1 Posted March 3, 2012 So happy for you!! Yay!! 1 caiti_marie00 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amber1974 1 Posted March 3, 2012 So happy for you!! Yay!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amber1974 1 Posted March 3, 2012 So happy for you!! Yay!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnbsleeve 87 Posted March 3, 2012 Caiti!!! I loved your post! I am glad you are doig well. Each day from here gets better and better. I think you have a great attitude!!! I also struggled with smell in the begining. Also taste!!! Two of the biggest challenges for me were that I became lactose intolarant and my sense of smell was just so intense. I am happy to say that both gradually went away - the sense of smell more quickly - and now I am just back to the way I was... Oh but 82 pounds lighter and with a smaller capacity for food :-) well more energy too! .. and other good things ... but that's another post LOL Congratulations beautiful lady!!! Enjoy your family and looking forward to reading about your progress!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb of Maryland 17 Posted March 3, 2012 Caiti glad to hear your status.....I too am 5 days post surgery. It's good to hear how you are doing and progressing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caiti_marie00 17 Posted March 3, 2012 pussnboots, good luch on the surgery date! dont lose hope!! I had a lot of moments where for either insurance or personal reasons i felt that surgery was just never going to happen, but if you stick with it your day will come too! 1 pussnboots reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caiti_marie00 17 Posted March 3, 2012 debly, when i first got out of surgery they out me on Delaudid every two hours... i enjoyed it because it put me to sleep, and i needed the rest after surgery. after that i was put on percocet, 2 every 4 hours, and that really did the job. Now im down to 1 and a half every six hours, along with a nasal anti-inflammatory spray that i started yesterday. The spray makes it possible for me to go the whole six hours with minimal pain. Good luck with your decision and i hope you figure out whats best for you! I know for me this has been the best thing ive done for myself so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caiti_marie00 17 Posted March 3, 2012 Meljp. Wow! we have the same surgiversary!! good luck on your recovery!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
