December 2012 Post Op Group

[myjoshcait 40]

No, I'm not on the list yet mate, getting done 18th dec, at holy spirit hospital in chermside, Brisbane.

[jacquie23 10]

I am not on the list. I had my surgery on December 4th

[jacquie23 10]

For all that have an upcoming surgery... Buy your self and abdominal binder. I bought one yesterday and OMG it makes a world of difference. If I would have had this fresh out of surgery I would have been smooth sailing! Your belly feels secure and you hurt less. Ask your doctor if they provide one if not you can buy it at any pharmacy. God bless you and good luck on your surgery.

[myjoshcait 40]

Is that like a medical corset?

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Dear Dec Surgery Friends.

I am so sorry to have been missing in action this past five days. I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I thought I would be giving you guys constant updates. But wham. I didn't have the motivation to even open my lap top or anything. If I posted anything nutty I am sorry. I was pretty looped on Thurs and some of Friday. So I will try to catch up here. On Wed the 5th went in for surgery. Only really bad thing, and I am sharing this because I think I should be honest and not blow butterflies up everyones behind, is I was intubated while awake. (This happened when I was banded and one of my biggest fears) Now my situation with the severe asthma and COPD and small mouth and short throat made this necessary. But it was awful. I will not lie, it was awful But i don't think this is anything the majority of people have to worry about. And I did get through it.

Surgery that was performed was the removal of the band, the RNY, adhesions and scar tissue removed (quite a bit from what the doc said) and then a Gyno surgeon came in and removed the ovary and mass and cyst. I have eight incision sites.

Pain hasn't been horrible at all. I mean don't get me wrong there was pain. But not as bad as you would think.

I am working hard at getting liquids in. Nothing has come back up or anything. Ate a few times 2 ounces of full liquids. I do not feel hungry at all.

Today will be me trying to work out some sort of schedule to get stuff in. Woke up way to early, So I am thinking a couple of naps will be in order. Slept in my own bed which was nice. Had no trouble sleeping on my sides.

Abdominal binder was a good thing. I have it off right now. They put it on in surgery and it stayed on till I got home. And it may go back on at some point today.

There is so much to tell. I will get to it through out the day.

I really apologize for not being here for all of you and not letting you know how things were going. I was just so out of it.

Thought of you all.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. Please keep them coming. I think this is a long journey and we sure need each other.

[slowtogo 301]

Hope you feel better Vicki!!

[Charde 3]

Well I have surgery today im so excited yay!!!!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Well I have surgery today im so excited yay!!!!

You are in my thoughts and prayers. You will do great. Just stay ahead of the pain, don't be afraid to ask for the pain meds. Walk as soon as you can. sip sip sip, walk walk walk and rest rest rest, repeat. You hear it before surgery but it becomes real when you are there.

Hugs to you.

[ladyspl 161]

Missed u vicki!!!!!!!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Missed u vicki!!!!!!!

Thank you Lady

I missed you guys too. But just couldn't get my head straight about getting on line. Those meds mess with a person. They are needed, but they do kinda pull the rug out from under you.

Glad to be home and back here with everyone.

[msixkiller 96]

All of you December buddies that have had surgery. I wish luck on your recovery. May you heal without major setbacks' date=' actually without any setbacks is even better. Good luck for every one that is having surgery this week. I'm on the 15th so very last/end of the week. Am nervous n excited. I am 40yo, whose divorce will finalize in March after 22yrs of marriage. (He has a gf that destroyed my marriage). Can't wait to get this new life started with just me n my daughters.

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Thank you very much. Sending warm wishes your way for the start of your new life.

[msixkiller 96]

Dear Dec Surgery Friends.

I am so sorry to have been missing in action this past five days. I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I thought I would be giving you guys constant updates. But wham. I didn't have the motivation to even open my lap top or anything. If I posted anything nutty I am sorry. I was pretty looped on Thurs and some of Friday. So I will try to catch up here. On Wed the 5th went in for surgery. Only really bad thing' date=' and I am sharing this because I think I should be honest and not blow butterflies up everyones behind, is I was intubated while awake. (This happened when I was banded and one of my biggest fears) Now my situation with the severe asthma and COPD and small mouth and short throat made this necessary. But it was awful. I will not lie, it was awful But i don't think this is anything the majority of people have to worry about. And I did get through it.

Surgery that was performed was the removal of the band, the RNY, adhesions and scar tissue removed (quite a bit from what the doc said) and then a Gyno surgeon came in and removed the ovary and mass and cyst. I have eight incision sites.

Pain hasn't been horrible at all. I mean don't get me wrong there was pain. But not as bad as you would think.

I am working hard at getting liquids in. Nothing has come back up or anything. Ate a few times 2 ounces of full liquids. I do not feel hungry at all.

Today will be me trying to work out some sort of schedule to get stuff in. Woke up way to early, So I am thinking a couple of naps will be in order. Slept in my own bed which was nice. Had no trouble sleeping on my sides.

Abdominal binder was a good thing. I have it off right now. They put it on in surgery and it stayed on till I got home. And it may go back on at some point today.

There is so much to tell. I will get to it through out the day.

I really apologize for not being here for all of you and not letting you know how things were going. I was just so out of it.

Thought of you all.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. Please keep them coming. I think this is a long journey and we sure need each other.[/quote']

OMG Vicki what an ordeal you have been through. Some us have stayed several days in the hospital some got released the next day ( like me). Should I have stayed longer? I am glad you have posted I was very concerned about you! Prayers for continued healing.

[sky 87]

Dear Dec Surgery Friends.

I am so sorry to have been missing in action this past five days. I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I thought I would be giving you guys constant updates. But wham. I didn't have the motivation to even open my lap top or anything. If I posted anything nutty I am sorry. I was pretty looped on Thurs and some of Friday. So I will try to catch up here. On Wed the 5th went in for surgery. Only really bad thing' date=' and I am sharing this because I think I should be honest and not blow butterflies up everyones behind, is I was intubated while awake. (This happened when I was banded and one of my biggest fears) Now my situation with the severe asthma and COPD and small mouth and short throat made this necessary. But it was awful. I will not lie, it was awful But i don't think this is anything the majority of people have to worry about. And I did get through it.

Surgery that was performed was the removal of the band, the RNY, adhesions and scar tissue removed (quite a bit from what the doc said) and then a Gyno surgeon came in and removed the ovary and mass and cyst. I have eight incision sites.

Pain hasn't been horrible at all. I mean don't get me wrong there was pain. But not as bad as you would think.

I am working hard at getting liquids in. Nothing has come back up or anything. Ate a few times 2 ounces of full liquids. I do not feel hungry at all.

Today will be me trying to work out some sort of schedule to get stuff in. Woke up way to early, So I am thinking a couple of naps will be in order. Slept in my own bed which was nice. Had no trouble sleeping on my sides.

Abdominal binder was a good thing. I have it off right now. They put it on in surgery and it stayed on till I got home. And it may go back on at some point today.

There is so much to tell. I will get to it through out the day.

I really apologize for not being here for all of you and not letting you know how things were going. I was just so out of it.

Thought of you all.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. Please keep them coming. I think this is a long journey and we sure need each other.[/quote']

Happy to hear you're home and it sounds like you've been thru quite a bit...don't over do things..get lots of rest!

[NikiG 113]

Good luck to everyone having surgery today! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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[jacquie23 10]

Is that like a medical corset?

I think so.