DaniG 54 Posted July 2, 2012 My surgery is tomorrow morning at 9. Don't really know what to expect. I'm getting through the clear liquid diet surprisingly well. My starting weight is 365. Can't believe it got this bad. I am so positive about the future and can't wait to get through this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynn 49 Posted July 2, 2012 The night before my surgery i couldn't sleep. I am 32 days out and so wish i would have started this journey to a new and healthier me sooner but so happy i am getting healthy and able to play alot more with my kids already. Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellepink77 44 Posted July 2, 2012 You'll do fine. You'll be in some pain when you first wake up don't be shy ask for your pain meds. Don't let the pain get bad ask for them as soon as you start feeling pain again. That's how they control the pain the best. Walk and move as much as possible to get the gas out. I regretted the surgery for the first week. It gets better I promise. Chapstick will be your best friend. Don't rush your recovery I asked to stay in the hospital an extra day. I'm almost 3 weeks out and I still let my husband and kids do almost everything. Smile you're almost there sending prayers and hugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniG 54 Posted July 2, 2012 Thank you both. I'm very excited to start my new life. I have an 18 month old daughter. She is my inspiration. Can't wait until I can keep up with her. Most people I've talked to have told me to make sure I'm up and walking bc the gas is painful. Ill update tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 70 Posted July 2, 2012 Hey Dani - good luck! I have a 4y, 3y, and 8 mo at home so I hear you about keeping up with your little one. My pre op weight was 371 and I'm 355 at 10 days post op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstollery 290 Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck DaniG! I'm with the others make sure to ask for pain meds early!! Let us know how your doing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynn 49 Posted July 2, 2012 Danig i have a 12 year old and twins that r 5 i am 32 days out from surgery and just by losing 30 lbs so far i can already keep up with them a whole lot better. Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiladydee 402 Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck!! Helpfulnlost -Chapstick, body pillow and get your pain meds to take at home early- have doc call in to pharmacy and have someone to pick up and haveit ready when u get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck & everything will work out fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunflwr76 45 Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck today! I'm sure everything went perfect! Let us know how you made out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniG 54 Posted July 4, 2012 Well I am home!! Feeling pretty great actually! Still trying to get rid of the gas pains. Walking a lot and sipping. Any other suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LosingItForMe2011 320 Posted July 4, 2012 walking is the best thing for it Dani. Some say gasX works but, I'm not quite sure about that considering the gas is in your abdomin versus in your stomach. Maybe other folks can have some input with that again. Glad you're home! congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaniG 54 Posted July 5, 2012 I noticed it hurts worse when I drink fake sugar. Going to limit that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites