After Surgery

[AnewG2012 12]

I was sleeved on July 17th and as soon as I woke up in the recovery room all I could do was cry and ask myself why did I put myself through this. Trust me its the pain talking. Today I feel so happy I did this surgery. I am 32lbs down! If I didn't do the surgery I would still be feeling sad with my 274lbs. Please hang in there. It does get better! Hope you two feel better soon!

[newme12 0]

My surgery was also on the 17th. Thanks God I did not have any problems. Spend 1 day at the hospital and was released the next day around 3pm. Like everyone says ... walk and drink Water as much as possible.

[TheNewMimi 39]

I just had my surgery yesterday! Did anyone else have trouble telling if you were hungry or if it was the air and sickness in your belly?? How long does the confusion last?

[amfw 18]

I just had my surgery yesterday! Did anyone else have trouble telling if you were hungry or if it was the air and sickness in your belly?? How long does the confusion last?

I'm still struggling with that. I really don't want to eat anything, but every 30 minutes or so I try to drink some Water or have some Jello. I also walk around and that helps the gas pain go away. Hope this helps some

[lovelyladynhouston 26]

Gatorade 2 is going down much better then Water. I wonder why? I tried having some chicken broth only 2 teaspoons. Still no pain and that is great!! I haven't taken any pain meds since I left the hospital yesterday

[amfw 18]

What flavor of Gatorade ?

[CBT 450]

Thanks y'all for the words of encouragement. I have a good support group at home' date=' but none of them have had the surgery. It's so nice to have found this group and to realize that I'm not alone in my journey.

On a side not, it's a little easier to cough today.[/quote']

People would not have this surgery if the pain level and discomfort stayed the same, right?!

You're doing awesome. Stay in the moment and out of the thought for tomorrow.

Peaceful heart <3

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[CBT 450]

Did anyone use a tummy binder for support getting up and walking around? I have surgery in a couple weeks and won't get a lot of down time. Was thinking about getting one it helps.

I am one week post op and I could of used on in the grocery store today. I used my hand to apply pressure and that worked. I obveously don't know about discomfort at two weeks

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[On my Waaaay 21]

Did anyone use a tummy binder for support getting up and walking around? I have surgery in a couple weeks and won't get a lot of down time. Was thinking about getting one it helps.

Yes, the work wonderfully! IMO...get one! My best to you on our journey...keep us posted! Take care.

[suzjag 107]

I agree' date=',,i had mine done the same day and all i can think is "why did i do this to myself?". The gas pains finally left this morning,,.but it is so hard to get my fluids in,,.i hope we see the light soon[/quote']

U will I'm just a few days ahead and feeling so much better