December 2012 Post Op Group

[jessica143 23]

I'm 5 days post op..I've been home since Friday and I'm having a hard time even getting in all my water..I haven't had anything else since I've been home even at the hospital I only would take a couple of bites of either broth or carnation instant breakfast...I'm getting nervous..am I gonna mess up my pouch..I just don't have any appetite yet..I don't want to fail at this..I've failed so many times before

[ro32 0]

You're doing fine it's normal not have any appetite. Just try your best to get something down so you won't get weak. You'll get your strength and your appetite back little by little. Even though you haven't eaten much during this time don't be surprised that you don't lose any weight. Your body is trying to heal and it's going to try to hold on to everything at has, That was my experience. You can do it!!!:)

[jessica143 23]

You're doing fine it's normal not have any appetite. Just try your best to get something down so you won't get weak. You'll get your strength and your appetite back little by little. Even though you haven't eaten much during this time don't be surprised that you don't lose any weight. Your body is trying to heal and it's going to try to hold on to everything at has' date=' That was my experience. You can do it!!!:)[/quote']

Thanks..I'm such a nervous wreck

[jessica143 23]

You're doing fine it's normal not have any appetite. Just try your best to get something down so you won't get weak. You'll get your strength and your appetite back little by little. Even though you haven't eaten much during this time don't be surprised that you don't lose any weight. Your body is trying to heal and it's going to try to hold on to everything at has' date=' That was my experience. You can do it!!!:)[/quote']

Thanks..I'm such a nervous wreck.

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

So, surgery 12/13 and I am kind of freaking out, but kinda numb. Anyone else feel like this beforehand? Omg.

[jessica143 23]

So' date=' surgery 12/13 and I am kind of freaking out, but kinda numb. Anyone else feel like this beforehand? Omg.[/quote']

Yes definitely...a whole flood of emotions were taking over my whole week that's all I can think of..then the times I would go numb.I would unthaw with overwhelming thoughts of the surgery..its a major life changing decision..so of course its gonna consume your thoughts beforehand...you will do great..good luck

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

So, surgery 12/13 and I am kind of freaking out, but kinda numb. Anyone else feel like this beforehand? Omg.

That is exactly how I felt the whole week before, one minute excited the next just numb, like oh well do what you will with me. If you can keep your self occupied that will help. I didn't and it made for some miserable long days. So if you feel like finishing up a project or something do it. Cause idle thoughts make us nuts. lol. Will be praying for you and wishing you all the best

[Cdssmith 6]

That is exactly how I felt the whole week before, one minute excited the next just numb, like oh well do what you will with me. If you can keep your self occupied that will help. I didn't and it made for some miserable long days. So if you feel like finishing up a project or something do it. Cause idle thoughts make us nuts. lol. Will be praying for you and wishing you all the best

[Cdssmith 6]

You are so right. I am fasting and at work and its lunch time. Just have to stay at my desk. Chewing gum helps. All week I have cleaned and wash clothes or anything just to past the time. Can't seem to focus in work.

Surgery Dec 17 2012

[bakawaka 108]

I just found out I will need to stay another night. My hemoglobin is low. Hopefully I car get rid if the IV my arm is sore from it. They are giving me potassium IV now and it takes a few hours. I feel surprisingly good. Just tired. I am sure I gained weight here with all the Fluid they have pumped me up with.

Surgery dec 5

I had to stay 5 nights due to low hemoglobin. I bled a lot. But finally I am getting much better. Wishing you the best of success.

[Wannabepintsized 13]

Any fresh post opers experiencing sudden temperature changes? My house is still the same temperature yet I'm cold...and then hot enough to sweat. I don't have a fever and I have no other signs of infection. My muscles are sore throughout my back.

I've already made the mistakes I pitied people for doing prior to my surgery. Eating---anything!!! That is no joke. I want steak like I want air. Is it just that I want what I can't have? Typical. A nurse that had had the sleeve said she would take a bite and spit it out. My dog would like that.

Anyways, I've lost 10 lbs since Thursday. I would do it again today. Hope everyone is feeling well.

[NikiG 113]

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']

That's a lot. Glad to hear you made it through all of that & back with us! Sending prayers your way in hopes you recover quickly. Welcome to the losers bench!

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[thisshizzisbananas 97]

Thanks for the reassuring thoughts girls!! And guys? Lol. It really is such a flood of emotion. I'm having surgery Thurs and today is my last day at work, Tues and Wed I'm gonna be taking a lot of my things to my Mom's (I live alone, so staying there a few days post op), do all my laundry, get all my pills organized, etc. Hopefully all that will keep me busy! I pray everyday for all of us to have successful outcomes and no problems! So thank you all for your support and prayers!!

[lisamcgowin 60]

Any fresh post opers experiencing sudden temperature changes? My house is still the same temperature yet I'm cold...and then hot enough to sweat. I don't have a fever and I have no other signs of infection. My muscles are sore throughout my back.

I've already made the mistakes I pitied people for doing prior to my surgery. Eating---anything!!! That is no joke. I want steak like I want air. Is it just that I want what I can't have? Typical. A nurse that had had the sleeve said she would take a bite and spit it out. My dog would like that.

Anyways' date=' I've lost 10 lbs since Thursday. I would do it again today. Hope everyone is feeling well.[/quote']

I'm not like that post op but I was like that during the pre op liquid diet. I want food too! I haven't had anything but keep day dreaming about it. At first I wasn't hungry at all but today I am. Hopefully my creamy Soup that I'm gonna try tonight for dinner will help. I can't wait to get to the soft solids stage in another week! Lol.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[Cdssmith 6]

Carolyn ill get it as soon as possible because its kind of hard at the moment on me I had a major complication so I am still at the hospital

Hope u get better soon will be Praying for Healing