It's All Good

[2013newme 42]

I just was sleeved on Jan 8th, came home on Jan 10th, and started my full liquids today. I just wanted those that are new to this sight to understand that it is not as bad as what you may read on here..... I was reading reading reading on this site before my surgery, and I actually started to get very "worked up" and had to walk away the night before, as I was getting very nervous!

I got to my room after surgery around 11am, and by 1:00, I was up and walking - yes, I was groggy, but because I still had the morphine, I wasn't in pain... BUT.. I quickly figured out that the morphine was making me nauseated, so I switched to hydrocodone ... tasted bad, but much better on my tummy!

I have been able to control my pain - actually I have been making sure I stay ahead of it by taking the pain meds every 4 hours, along with the nausea pill. The worst part for me yesterday was the hearburn - I have NEVER had acid reflux before, and all of a sudden, I know what it feels like - yikes... the docs told me this is normal and my new tummy is just getting used to having something in it (water).

So... what is the key???? WALK WALK WALK... sip sip sip... yep, just what they say to do... I am following it religiously.... it even takes me 15 minutes to sip down my pain meds - but if I go any faster, I feel nauseated!! I am home now, and walking laps around my house, sipping slowly, and taking naps! I feel good and in a good mood!

I just wanted the newbies to know... It's all good!!!.... as long as you do exactly what you are told.... and then some (walking that is)!!!

[GypsyQueen 198]

Thank you! Waiting for surgery date and good to hear.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I have been able to control my pain, good mood!wanted the newbies to know... It's all good!!!....

2013newme

welcome to the wonderful world of the sleeve, where you will find peace, health and happiness

its great to hear "good words" from a newbie telling other newbies any pre-sleevers that WLS is great!!!

congrats

good luck

speedy recovery

[ascooke 50]

There are some that despite how closely they follow the plan things don't go as they expected and they don't have such a easy ride, thank Goodness mine has been good to so far, but Most are still glad they did it after things settle down and would encourage others to go for it too. Especially if you are morbidly obeses with other co-morbidities.