I've Had a Great Experience. So Sue Me!

[MillyBell 36]

See what I mean, folks. This is awesome! Lets keep it going.

Khuff, all the best to you. Keep us posted.

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[Catgyrl68 66]

MillyBell-

I very much appreciate your posting this, and am so happy things are going well for you!

I am one of those people who needs to be OVERLY-prepared for things like this, so I'm on this site every day checking out recipes, as well as everyone's experiences. Truly, I do not mind reading about the complications that may occur, because that way I won't be surprised if/when they happen. However, if all I read about were the complications, I'd never get it done! I try to read as much - if not more - about the happy stories, and am telling myself that I will be one of those with a happy ending.

I happened to be picking up my dad from the hospital this past weekend, and it's the same hospital where I'll be having my surgery. I asked the nurse if they had bariatric patients on that same floor, and she said, "All the time!" Then she asked me if I even qualified, because I didn't look "big enough". I took it as a compliment, and left it at that. But I checked out the room to see where I could plug in my cell phone, where I would put all my stuff. Haha! She said they would take great care of me while I was there. Made me smile!

Thanks again, and I wish you the best!

[Dawn 42]

I have had a great experience too! I am 3 weeks out and wake up everyday thinking THANK GOD I DID THIS! My only struggles are trying to drink enough which will come with time I think, glad to know I am not a Freak! My hubby assures me I have a low pain tolerance and I had epidurals with all 3 of my kids, so I am happy that I did so well and happy to see a post about a positive experience!

[Jilllorraine 62]

Awesome post! I too have had a great experience! I have felt great! I also went home the following day after surgery. I walked and walked in the hospital. I was on Tylenol the day after surgery. I hated taking liquid meds because of the flavor so tried to ween myself off quick. Lol! I had surgery on a Friday and that following Wednesday (4 days) I was back at work.

Good luck in everyone's journey!

[lovealways 287]

I've been reading a lot of posts about the complications' date=' post-op pain, dumping and how horrible people have been feeling. I've been wanting to post about my positive experience but almost feel guilty doing so on this site. I'm not a complainer but honestly, I've had no complaints. Sorry this is long but here goes:

I'm 34. I wasn't on any medication pre-op and other than being overweight and a strong family history of various illnesses, I was kind of in good health. My wellness team at the Khalili Center was amazing and supportive from the beginning. Fortunately, I only had to do 2 days Clear liquids pre-op. Skip to post-op. I was released the next day, had no complications and felt no pain. Hello? No pain. The med was good (Lortab) and I stayed on top of the timing. Only took that for the the first two days. Gas? Not painful, just uncomfortable and the walking and moving around helped. Now at 3.5 weeks post-op and 20 pounds down I feel amazing. There were days that I felt so tired but now have so much energy. Just yesterday I felt a little depressed but I think that had more to do with not wanting to be at work this time of year. I almost feel like I was trained to go through this like a heavyweight champ. I know what I might experience in the coming months emotionally, physically, what to watch for, etc. and I stick to my plan to a 'T'. I have nothing negative to say about my experience thus far.

I'm shortening this quite a bit because I'm beginning to feel a little self-centered and that's not the point. I really just want to show that it's not all bad, or all about pain, or whatever else others' experiences have been. Especially to those that haven't gone in yet. People do experience legitimate complications and have legitimate post-op concerns but not everyone. Educate yourself. Talk to your doctors and NUTs. Know that you will feel tired or down one day. When it happens, don't panic. Let it happen, grab a tissue for your tears, understand why, and know that it will pass. Maybe you won't walk as much that day. Know that you might dump. Breathe, experience it, and take notes. That, too, shall pass. Know that you will stall occasionally. Move on. Take your supplements. Get your Protein in. Follow the diet and allow your organs to heal. Don't rush through the food stages and MOVE! The beginning is what sets the tone for the rest of this journey and the rest of our new healthy lives. Give yourself a fighting chance and do it right.

I have so much more I could write but this is already, like, a lot. If you have questions or comments about my positive experience, please feel free to ask. I had to get this off my chest.

Thanks for "listening".

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Thank you for this !

[mommytyree 98]

Yes! I am almost 5 months out. Down 99 lbs. I have had no problems. I feel great. I was painting my aunts house 3 weeks post op (shoulda just went back to work early lol!). I just gotta get my exercise bug going and I'm on my way to goal! This is an amazing ride and you should all enjoy it and document it so you can look back and be proud. And also have a reminder of why to never go back!

[vickilynn1973 1]

Thank you SO SO much for posting this! I was really beginning to get more nervous and scared by reading all the negatives!!! My surgery is 01/04/13 and I have to start on liquids this Friday for 2 whole weeks I am worried about the headaches I will get from being hungry, worried about ideas of what to eat and how to introduce new foods, but not worried about the actual surgery much at all. I've had an open hytsterectomy and gall bladder removal, so I'm hoping this will be a piece of cake in comparison!

Anyone else want to input great stories or tell me about foods to try and how to introduce them? Love and thanks!

[tink65 46]

Vickilyn every person is different i really didn't have pain, they gave me a button to push every 10 minutes, for the pain, I used it every 4 or 5 hours!! Lol.

What is hard for me is drinking the Protein drinks(Isopure) To Me It's Nasty!! But to each his own, you should have a guide lime to follow, liquids 0-3 days, full Liquids 4-14, and soft foods 15-30 days, then Stage 4 introduction to Solid foods.

[maria pepe 29]

Any "problems" I have had so far are of my own making. I ate too fast and puked...I only made that mistake once. : ). No physical struggles! Mine have been emotional. The wall of fat that has been my protection for so long is falling away. Having an awareness of this and a strong support system in place has helped. Other than my kids, my support group does NOT include much family. This is one of the very best self care things I have ever done for myself!!!!!!! I feel good and look the best I have looked in years!!!

[mrsblues 81]

Everyone's journey is different and I applaud those that have done very well, but for the rest who might be experiencing complications, we are part of their support team. Of course, we would all like to come out of the surgery doing really well but runfortunately the statistics go in either direction and both sides need to be heard. Happy Holidays everyone, hold your loved ones close and continued strength in your individual journeys!

[lolawaiting 83]

Thank you SO SO much for posting this! I was really beginning to get more nervous and scared by reading all the negatives!!! My surgery is 01/04/13 and I have to start on liquids this Friday for 2 whole weeks <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I am worried about the headaches I will get from being hungry' date=' worried about ideas of what to eat and how to introduce new foods, but not worried about the actual surgery much at all. I've had an open hytsterectomy and gall bladder removal, so I'm hoping this will be a piece of cake in comparison!

Anyone else want to input great stories or tell me about foods to try and how to introduce them? Love and thanks![/quote']

Vicki I felt just like you. I'm more nervous about learning to live with my new self and recovery then surgery and I was about 2 seconds from backing out. Good news is there's no headaches from liquid diet- it's got so much Protein you're not actually hungry. I personally haven't missed chewing lol though I do have sugar free Jello on some days. chicken broth has been great too for when I need a salty taste. I have 5 more days liquid diet, 1 day Clear Liquids then surgery 12/29.!

[MillyBell 36]

...and you might be the one to sue me...

Wishing everyone an early Happy New Year, RNY Fam!