I Made It!

[Txsmama 22]

I had my surgery on Wednesday. My Dr. took my gallbladder out and fixed a hiatal hernia that I didn't even know that I had. Its kinda hard to believe that I actually had the surgery done. I was a bit sore the first two days afterward, today I feel pretty good.

[berniec 166]

Wow I'm glad your doing good for all that you've had one. My surgery date is April 23rd. I have a hiatal hernia I wonder if he's gonna remove it. I'll have to ask. When I had my endoscopy done the doctor told me I had a small one.

[diddle106 71]

I also had a small one, but my doctor didn't fix it. Said it would fine. I think he didn't do it because he could only charge half for that if he did do it at the same time. Just kidding. I think they don't bother if it's not big. I didn't know I had one either.

[berniec 166]

I don't think there's anything to worry about. My doctor said most overweight people have them. Once we lose the weight it might correct it self if it's not that big.

[Panda 354]

I had my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my bypass and I feel great. Im 18 days post op as of today.

[Txsmama 22]

So I am 4 days post op, starting to feel better. I've got one incision that bothers me. I guess it's where he took my gallbladder out and sutured the hernia. I am glad I had the surgery. I keep telling myself everyday it gets better and better!

[its time for me 2]

Im two weeks post op. I dont see a change yet. Im getting a little discourged about the discision i made. What do you think?

[Txsmama 22]

Im two weeks post op. I dont see a change yet. Im getting a little discourged about the discision i made. What do you think?

I hear you. I am getting discouraged today, guess I feel nauseous because I am getting dehydrated. Most of the surgical pain is gone now, so that's good. I just hate feeling sick. I called the surgeons office and they are getting me a Rx for a anti nausea patch, hopefully that helps. If not I have to go in tomorrow and get IV fluids. I hate the thought of another IV attempt! In the hospital they missed 6 times in 2 days, and the two they did get ended up leaking.

[Panda 354]

Im two weeks post op. I dont see a change yet. Im getting a little discourged about the discision i made. What do you think?

Dont get discouraged yet! 2 weeks you pro ably still have swelling from the surgery. Have u weighed yourself? Have u lost weight. Im down probably over 20 lbs (haven't weighed myself in a couple days) and i dont really see a difference but I feel better. Im only 19 days post op. People around me see a difference. But 20 lbs from nearly 300 lbs im sure the changes are slow. WLS isnt a magic wand. You still have to do your part . Without the surgery i could've worked out hours on end and NEVER would've lost over 20 lbs in 19 days. So do t get discouraged so soon! Best wishes ....

[its time for me 2]

Thank you for responding back to me. Yes Ive weighted myself and only lost 14 pounds in two weeks. I try not to weight myself because i get frustrated. Lol. Yes others around me see a difference but i dont.

About nausea, have them give you Carafate. They should of gave it to you before you left the hospital. Its for that reason. Let me know how things are for you.

[Panda 354]

Thank you for responding back to me. Yes Ive weighted myself and only lost 14 pounds in two weeks. I try not to weight myself because i get frustrated. Lol. Yes others around me see a difference but i dont.

ONLY 14 lbs in two weeks! That's a lb a day! Thats excellent! With all due respect it sounds like you have unrealistic expectations...

[its time for me 2]

Ya probably. Lol. My hopes and dreams of becoming in single digits is hard to come by. I have friends and family that had the same procedure done and lost twice as much as i did at two weeks. So with that said i call my Dr and called the dietition and both said it was much healthier to lose it slow rather then fast pace. My Dr also said that the ones that do loose slowly tend to have skin form back alot better then others who are fast pace. Idk. But I guess I just wanted the quick fix. Do you know what I mean? Lol. Ill take it day by day and be thankful that 14 pounds is alot. Considering I couldnt have done that on my own. Lol... How are you doing?

[Panda 354]

I'm happy to be losing any weight at all. Since I started on soft food my weight loss has slowed but I am not discouraged. I exercise everyday and keep my eye on the prize. Someone on here said that sometimes you're losing inches when you're not losing lbs. Maybe measure yourself instead of weighing in. Most importantly don't give up!: )...I also wanted the quick fix...but happy with what I've got. They keep saying Protein Protein PROTEIN is the key to getting the pounds to drop. So that's what I am focusing on....I don't think I'm getting to 80 grams each day

[its time for me 2]

Yes Protien. But really, I can not eat that much. 1/4 of a cup just is insane. Its doesnt seem like alot but when I try I cant do it. Im trying my best and I guess thats what we all have to do. Friday is my first post op appointment so when he gives me the go ahead to start working out. Im deffinately heading to boot camp. Lol.

[RaleighNC 37]

As Panda said, "with all due respect" I have to give you some tough love! You are just having some post op blues!

14 lbs in two weeks is wonderful! The reality is how much would you have lost in two weeks without the surgery? 2 or 4 lbs? Or would you have even dieted in the first place?

Ok, now for encouragement.

You commented that you can't eat much. None of us can...drink your Protein in addition to what you can eat. Drink your Water as well. Exercise. You have to remember the surgery is a TOOL to help YOU LEARN to live a healthy life. It is not a magic cure for what we have done to ourselves over our lifetime.

Will you have good and bad days? Of course, I sure do. But when I have a hard time, doing some cardio helps me move past it.

I am eight months out and have lost 84 lbs,, I might go two weeks not loosing a thing. But I keep my schedules for nutrition and exercise because I know that even if my body has settled at this weight that I am healthier than before and am thankful for this second chance to live a healthy life!

keep your head up and know you are on track for a healthier longer life!