March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[godinez831 20]

I have my post op follow up with the surgeon tomorrow. I had initially taken 3 weeks off of work. However, I hope he will approve one more otherwise I am only off one more week. Reason being I can not get any decent amount of sleep. I am a side sleeper and do to discomfort and pain, I can not sleep well. Since surgery I noticed that I get pain in my hips and thighs while lying on my back in bed. This was not an issue before surgery. I can sleep 2 hours at a time tops. Also I have had a horrible sore throat since surgery and it hurts so much to swallow and still need some assistance to shower. I can't wait to get back to normal.

[ElleG 394]

I have my post op follow up with the surgeon tomorrow. I had initially taken 3 weeks off of work. However, I hope he will approve one more otherwise I am only off one more week. Reason being I can not get any decent amount of sleep. I am a side sleeper and do to discomfort and pain, I can not sleep well. Since surgery I noticed that I get pain in my hips and thighs while lying on my back in bed. This was not an issue before surgery. I can sleep 2 hours at a time tops. Also I have had a horrible sore throat since surgery and it hurts so much to swallow and still need some assistance to shower. I can't wait to get back to normal.

I took 6 weeks, I wish I could have gotten 6 months. Lol. I'm going to enjoy every minute I'm not in pain!

I'm sure your doc will work with u it's major surgery talk with him/her and get a few more weeks.

[nairali 48]

Just checking in everyone. I'm six days post op and its been ups and downs. Pain has been very manageable. Just a lot of weak spells and some nausea. Just trying to get fluids in and walk and rest. I just want to throw out docs orders and sleep for days. I know the less I take in the worse I feel. I'll get there. I just need more time to heal right? I k ow it'll get better.

My prayers are with tomorrow's surgery peeps. Love you guys. I need your prayers and positive thoughts. Still feeling really overwhelmed.

Kathy, I've never heard of leaving w the tube down ur nose. I got mine out after 24 hrs. That has got to b do annoying. I hope ur doing ok w it.

[Gibbys Goddess 31]

I have my post op follow up with the surgeon tomorrow. I had initially taken 3 weeks off of work. However' date=' I hope he will approve one more otherwise I am only off one more week. Reason being I can not get any decent amount of sleep. I am a side sleeper and do to discomfort and pain, I can not sleep well. Since surgery I noticed that I get pain in my hips and thighs while lying on my back in bed. This was not an issue before surgery. I can sleep 2 hours at a time tops. Also I have had a horrible sore throat since surgery and it hurts so much to swallow and still need some assistance to shower. I can't wait to get back to normal.[/quote']

My doc approved me for an initial 8 week leave because I have MS, which causes some underlying problems. So glad I have 8 weeks. I feel you about the sleeping! I'm still taking low dose codeine at night. sleeping in 2 hour naps is exhausting. I'm sure your doc will approve whatever you need-everyone is different. Hope you feel better soon!

[mrhinebolt 30]

Hello all the march people.... Just want to stop in a wish all that's having surgery this week a speedy recovery and a complication free surgery....your all in my thoughts and prayers .

HW 238 ...SW 214.... CW 191... Goal125

RNY on 2.27.13

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[Rena1979 29]

Hello all the march people.... Just want to stop in a wish all that's having surgery this week a speedy recovery and a complication free surgery....your all in my thoughts and prayers .

HW 238 ...SW 214.... CW 191... Goal125

RNY on 2.27.13

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Thank you!! Good job I the loss!!!

[cranialmalady 50]

Ok guys....I haven't been having any major issues getting Water and Protein in so obviously I'm starting to feel like a weirdo or that something is wrong with me. I'm about 12 days post op and feel pretty good. No hunger whatsoever either. I keep reading on the threads how everyone's struggling to get water and protein and feeling weak. I know it seems insane to worry about doing too well, but I'm starting to think the surgeon tricked me

[Marisela 104]

Ok guys....I haven't been having any major issues getting Water and Protein in so obviously I'm starting to feel like a weirdo or that something is wrong with me. I'm about 12 days post op and feel pretty good. No hunger whatsoever either. I keep reading on the threads how everyone's struggling to get water and protein and feeling weak. I know it seems insane to worry about doing too well, but I'm starting to think the surgeon tricked me

hahaha, I feel EXTREMELY WELL also, I don't think my surgeon tricked me because I am NEVER hungry... I am just sure I have the BEST surgeon in the world...

[cranialmalady 50]

hahaha' date=' I feel EXTREMELY WELL also, I don't think my surgeon tricked me because I am NEVER hungry... I am just sure I have the BEST surgeon in the world... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm so glad to know I'm not insane or anything. I had one pukey incident, but I think I ate too soon after taking meds or something. Glad you're doing well also. How's your weight loss going? My surgery was on 3/12/13 and I'm down 8 pounds from day of surgery. Seems like it should be more, but I'm just impatient.

[Christy0327 26]

Just checking in everyone. I'm six days post op and its been ups and downs. Pain has been very manageable. Just a lot of weak spells and some nausea. Just trying to get fluids in and walk and rest. I just want to throw out docs orders and sleep for days. I know the less I take in the worse I feel. I'll get there. I just need more time to heal right? I k ow it'll get better.

My prayers are with tomorrow's surgery peeps. Love you guys. I need your prayers and positive thoughts. Still feeling really overwhelmed.

Kathy I'm right there with you, we will get through this. I'm 5 days post ops been trying to walk around in the house I pray to try to get out the house and smell fresh air! I'm praying for u Kathy!! WE CAN DO THIS GIRL!

[mfee08 20]

12 days post op 17pounds down! Excited as hell!

[Chefchrisp 12]

I'm 5 days post-op and down 6 pounds. So far no problems, besides trying to get all my Protein and fluids in.

[nhnurse1 108]

Go us!! I am 6 days post op and down 10 pounds! I am so excited for this journey!

[cranialmalady 50]

Nice work guys! It's uplifting to read everyone's progress and weight loss so far. Our March group kicks some serious ass!

[Rena1979 29]

Ok got my time to go to the hospital. 6 am! Do excited and relieved the time has come!!! Yay!! 3/26/13