My surgery was today

[littlebitsy 72]

Just thought I'd share my story with all you pre-ops.

I arrived at the hospital at 5:45am and got registered. About 6 they called me back and did all the fun pre-op things: changing onto my attractive hospital gown, drawing last minute labs, starting the IV (one stick), and a ton more things. I met with the anesthesiologist and OR nurse and just had to wait for my doctor to arrive.

8:00 I was on my way to the OR, scared but ready. I was asleep within minutes. I don't remember anything after I scooted from the stretcher to the table.

I woke up in PACU and was extremely nauseated and in a lot of discomfort. They have me Compazine for the nausea that when it kicked in it took the nausea away completely. I dozed on and off during this time. I did notice it was 11;30 when I first looked at the clock. At noon I was transferred to my room.

My husband was waiting for me and all I could say was that I was sorry and wished that I could have been happy being fat (can we say I was having a little buyers remorse and really early). I actually told him that a few times but I had really bad gas discomfort and was still exhausted from the anesthesia. The gas pain was terrible but I knew and the nurses reinforced that walking was the only thing I could do to get rid of it. My body felt heavy and I could barely lift my arms at this point so walking just seemed like a ludicrous idea. My husband left to get my son off the bus and I slept. I forced myself to wake up an hour or so later because my son was coming to see me and I wanted him to see I was okay. Once I woke up I had to pee and of course I am scared to death to get up but I have to. It is something Iust do. I called for help and up I got. Surprise it wasn't bad, my fear was for nothing. I then started doing little trips in the room going to the window or to the bathroom and guess what the has pain got better. It's still not gone and it hurts to lay down but it's tolerable. I have also been sucking on ice chips as much as I can to get my fluids in.

It is now 12 hours past my surgery and I no longer have any buyers remorse (for now) and the gas pain I have is in my shoulder and a smidgen in my belly. I did have a hernia he repaired while he was in there or so my husband told me. I just wanted to share my surgical story with everyone. Tomorrow I have a swallow study and I hope to go home. Good luck to everyone on this journey.

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Congrats!

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats and thanks for sharing, I am so inspired by your post, and I know my 6 month journal will be worth while.

[endless80 697]

Had my surgery today as well!! We're sleeve twins!

[littlebitsy 72]

Cupcake

It is so worth it. I wanted to share my story for others. It wasn't picture perfect and all roses but I wanted to share for that reason.

You 6 month journey will go by quicker than you will ever dream possible. I started mine in January and here I am.

Good luck to you and feel free to ask me anything at anytime.

[littlebitsy 72]

Had my surgery today as well!! We're sleeve twins!

Awesome!!!!

[laffypatty 47]

Congrats, and thanks for the rundown. Please keep us posted on your progress. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 9/16!

[Cupcake 801]

How was the pain when you woke up? And congrats.

[littlebitsy 72]

How was the pain when you woke up? And congrats.

It was more of discomfort than pain for me. My doctor/surgeon injects long lasting pain medicine at the incision sites. I'm still numb from them and they are suppose to last 3 days. I'm also receiving IV Toradol every 6 hours for 6 doses. I only had true pain once so far and liquid Tylenol helped that and that happened this afternoon.

I will definitely keep everyone posted on my progress. I think it's great to hear everyone's stories.

[Cindeez 22]

My sleeve sister! I think we are almost identical.. My procedure was at 11:15. My hubby went to get our daughter off the bus . I too felt that I needed tone up and chipper too. Luckily I wasn't nauseous until I got to my room. The transport left a lot to be desired. I was bumped, rattled and sped through the halls pretty bad. I'm thinking what have I done, and in the same thought, hey, it's done. I'm gonna love and respect and take care of my new sleeve.

Glad you are doing great. G'nite

[Chelsi 107]

congrats! i appreciate the story. i'm getting sleeved in a week and it's nice to hear how other people's surgeries went to know what might happen. good luck!

[ArnoldS 46]

All I can say is Wow, Awesome. Thanks for sharing your story.

Congratulations, too.

[Sofficial 162]

This is great news, I'm so happy for you! I live in St. Louis and Dr. Morales is going to be my surgeon as well. I just started my journey last month on august 21, and I have to wait six months too . I am going crazy inside with excitement, IDK how I'm gonna get through this six months. Thank you for posting this now I can REALLY know what to expect.

[Rach34 11]

Congratulations!

Praying for a speedy recovery!!!

[chass 42]

This is great news' date=' I'm so happy for you! I live in St. Louis and Dr. Morales is going to be my surgeon as well. I just started my journey last month on august 21, and I have to wait six months too <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. I am going crazy inside with excitement, IDK how I'm gonna get through this six months. Thank you for posting this now I can REALLY know what to expect.[/quote']

Dr. Morales will do my surgery on October 1, I will update you how it goes. Very nervous.