Vicki0618 123 Posted March 9, 2013 I'm home....3 days post op! Doing very well. I am having some sort of reaction to the dermabond glue they used on the incisions and they are big red and puffy. Not oozy at all. Took a pic and sent to the dr they said it's a reaction so I'm using benedril to combat that. Other than that I'm not in any sort of discomfort. Actually this surgery was WAY easier than the band placement or removal. I was able to sleep in my own bed first day home!! Just sipping sipping sipping....I was able to get in one Protein Drink yesterday and part of one today. I have found that warm liquids work much better than cold. Each day gets better!!!! Oh and for any of you wondering....I did gain 5 lbs in the hospital from the IV fluids and gas they pumped into me. However as of this morning (3 days later) I have dropped all 5 plus 2 extra!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginamaria 31 Posted March 9, 2013 Congrats on making it to the loser's side! I will be there this coming Monday, can't wait. So glad to hear you are doing well. I have a question for you. I am planning on having surgery Monday and going back to work on Saturday. Do you think I will feel ok to do that? Are u hungry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki0618 123 Posted March 9, 2013 Well I had surgery Wednesday and I'm going back Monday. And I'm sure ill be fine. I'm still tired about 1/2 thru the day but I have a sit down job so I'm not too worried. Am I hungry? Well its hard to explain. I guess its hunger but its a very different feeling than before. Its more like a little nudge saying. ..."hey you need to get something in here." Where before it was an overwhelming urge to put something in my mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bvl 11 Posted March 9, 2013 I was sleeved on Thursday, and discharged today. Had some serious buyer's remorse that first night from the gas pain, but once I passed the upper GI, things got better. I gained nine pounds in the hospital. I told the tech "you realize I paid to go the other way, right?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginamaria 31 Posted March 10, 2013 Well I had surgery Wednesday and I'm going back Monday. And I'm sure ill be fine. I'm still tired about 1/2 thru the day but I have a sit down job so I'm not too worried. Am I hungry? Well its hard to explain. I guess its hunger but its a very different feeling than before. Its more like a little nudge saying. ..."hey you need to get something in here." Where before it was an overwhelming urge to put something in my mouth. Thanks so much answering my questions,very helpful. I have a sit down job as well but I work 12 hr nights for 7 straight days then off 7. Hard schedule but I am hopeful I can do it. Lol! Good luck on your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginamaria 31 Posted March 10, 2013 I was sleeved on Thursday' date=' and discharged today. Had some serious buyer's remorse that first night from the gas pain, but once I passed the upper GI, things got better. I gained nine pounds in the hospital. I told the tech "you realize I paid to go the other way, right?" <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote'] Great! So glad you are other the other side of surgery! Can't wait to be there myself. Keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites