Officially Post-Op !

[nervous&happy 12]

I'm so happy and in pain of course lol had my surgery around 9:45am and to be honest I don't even remember going in lol .... I haven't gotten up to walk yet because I have been sleep since I got out of surgery due to pain and dizziness and I was super exhausted since Sunday I only slept end 2 hours... They constantly were checking on me and I will be getting up to try and walk I have also been blowing in the device and coughing to avoid ammonia (sorry I I spelled it wrong) .... I know a couple girls also had this surgery date and I hope you girls are doing great!!! Let me know your statues !! The people in the hospital have been angels sent from God and super amazing .. Well have to go I'm a little nauseas ...

[deaddemmama 474]

Hope your all doing well!

[Janifer 42]

Hi Ladies! I am back home so is my Husband everything went well for us both. We came home yesterday so only one day stay! I feel a little discomfort as if I did a lot of sit ups and right shoulder pain from the gas they used. I am just do thrilled with everything and that we are home. Thank you for your prayers! Hope everyone has a speedy recovery! (hugs)

[iluvmyArmani 19]

Nervous and Janifer I'm glad everything is going great

[sawyersmommy 11]

Hey all. I had my surgery on Monday November 4th. All went well and I came home the next day. I have been very lucky with not having a lot of pain. Just soreness and a little discomfort at times. I'm having a heck of a time with getting my Protein in. Doing great with fluids though considering I'm on the liquid diet. A lot of temptations have been around and although the items have all smelled amazing I have had no desire to eat them. I am looking forward to be able to eat set hong besides Clear liquids though.

Ok enough ranting. Time for some stats.

HW:385lbs. SW:347lbs. CW:328lbs

I hope everyone else is doing well in their journeys and look forward to continued success.

[patticake1448 78]

Congrats and hugs to all of you ladies! Welcome to the loser's bench!

[nervous&happy 12]

When does the pain go away? Just wondering, I don't have a high pain threshold so I'm in serious pain I'm taking pain meds but doesn't work, also how long before u can stand up straight ... I was discharged front the hospital today and I regret leaving because I can't lay down on my ed just siting on the couch which sucks ... My husband ate some Taco Bell today and it's crazy how nauseated the smell made me yay no temptations so happy but seriously this pain and what can I do to lessen it besides walking

[justn444 5]

Hi Nervous&Happy!

I had my surgery on 10/28 and I like you was in serious pain. There was no comfortable position I could find anywhere. At one point on my second day home I happened to lean up against the arm of the couch in the fetal position and because it was the first time I felt semi-not-in-pain, I told my wife to bring my meds and let me stay there for the night. She did and of course it lasted about 2 hours and I no longer was comfortable. For me, I had to time the meds right. Even though they prescribed liquid hydrocodone that I was supposed to take every 4 hours, I learned that the pain would increase at about 3 1/2 hours. So for the first full day home, I took the meds every 3 hours or just after. I also walked from the bedroom to the kitchen for 10 minutes at a time. I walked like a 90 year old snail but at least I was walking. By the second full day home, I was able to go 4 to 4 1/2 hours before pain increased. And I took meds accordingly. Those first few days for me were the worst pain I'd ever had. But I listened to what everyone on the board kept saying, "walk, walk and walk". I wanted to punch anyone that told me to walk but it is true. By day four/five I could actually sleep and that made the difference. Between the pain, lack of sleep and the shock to the body the first few days are tough. I does get better slowly. Your not alone. I know you've heard it all before but just take it moment to moment. Get through this moment and don't worry about the next until it comes. God Bless!

[deaddemmama 474]

Welcome to the loser's bench....i was in pain pretty constantly at first, forced myself to walk. Slept in a recliner, and it helped. Just be careful with pain meds that have Tylenol....too much Tylenol can cause liver damage.

[UK-Molly 43]

Hi Ladies! I am back home so is my Husband everything went well for us both. We came home yesterday so only one day stay! I feel a little discomfort as if I did a lot of sit ups and right shoulder pain from the gas they used. I am just do thrilled with everything and that we are home. Thank you for your prayers! Hope everyone has a speedy recovery! (hugs)

I hope you both recover really quickly, sorry for the delay in wishing you well but with this site changing and my slow recovery I've been struggling to get back in touch with people. Very best wishes to you :-)