Surgery after 65

[rinny11 17]

Our friend Sally is 5days from her surgery date ( never strong in math so I might be off a day or so) let's all wish her the best. Sally please keep in touch and tell us everything about your experience.

[Sallyawbc 46]

Super bowl Sunday and will be surrounded by food. Surgery Tuesday, I am allowed 4-6 oz of lean meat and green veggies. One final challenge before the big day. The scale has not budged for 3 days even though I have followed my pre-op diet, makes me want to have the chip and dip, but I won't. Tomorrow is a major house cleaning and I will get the time of my surgery. Not sleeping to good cause my brain is going in circles. Hope all Feb. surgery guys and gals are hanging in there, sending best wishes to all.

[shirlann46 37]

Super bowl Sunday and will be surrounded by food. Surgery Tuesday, I am allowed 4-6 oz of lean meat and green veggies. One final challenge before the big day. The scale has not budged for 3 days even though I have followed my pre-op diet, makes me want to have the chip and dip, but I won't. Tomorrow is a major house cleaning and I will get the time of my surgery. Not sleeping to good cause my brain is going in circles. Hope all Feb. surgery guys and gals are hanging in there, sending best wishes to all.

Wishing you all the best Tuesday. I know it was the best thing I ever did for myself. You will be amazed how much better you will feel once you start losing weight.

[pquinn181 21]

Keep your spirits up. I'll be praying all goes well, you have little pain and your recovery is swift!

Pat

[lkm96h 20]

All the best to you, let us know how you do.

[Sallyawbc 46]

7:00 am tomorrow!!!! getting packed , prep done and wasn't that bad. Well guys, I can't believe it is actually happening. It's been a long time getting here and I will let you know as soon as I can how it went. Bought a really cute long black and white skirt that fits right under my boobs instead of my waist, have a black sweater on top, this way I don't have to worry rubbing on the incisions. Son and family sent love and kisses, have wonderful support!!! My new body awaits me. (stomach is growling!)

[lilyannah 0]

7:00 am tomorrow!!!! getting packed , prep done and wasn't that bad. Well guys, I can't believe it is actually happening. It's been a long time getting here and I will let you know as soon as I can how it went. Bought a really cute long black and white skirt that fits right under my boobs instead of my waist, have a black sweater on top, this way I don't have to worry rubbing on the incisions. Son and family sent love and kisses, have wonderful support!!! My new body awaits me. (stomach is growling!)

Wow congratulations n god bless.i know it must b nerve recking but u gonna b a new u. .im so excited for u

[rinny11 17]

All the best Sally, keep informed on your progress, your new outfit sounds lovely.

[Sallyawbc 46]

Well, here I am, back from the hospital since Thursday night. The operation went well, scar tissue from ventral hernia caused a little extra surgery, and the hiatal hernia was the initial pain. Now the pain is on the left side with a huge bruise, it's the only place I need to support when I walk.. Getting in and out of the chair and bed are quite painful. I can't sleep on my side and I'm not a back sleeper.

Did not have JP drain, had to wear Ted hose and pneumatic leg compressors (I love them), had a foley catheter, pulse OX, cardiac monitor, oxygen and morphine pump (loved that to.) There were a number of issues at the hospital but none interfered with my stay.

Lortab is a liquid vicodin that I had the last day, It put me to sleep for 2-3 hours, wish I had some at home but was given Norco 10-325. Hard to take the pills so crushed them for 2days. Am shaky, tired, sometimes dizzy but get up to walk around the house which helps, you must remember to take a nap, you need it!

I am taking full liquids without a problem as long as I recognize I am satisfied, I cannot eat until I am full. Have not had dumping just overwhelming fullness and nausea. Lots of gas and burping, very uncomfortable. VERY IMPORTANT, when you start passing gas - do not trust it. Diarrhea comes with the fart.

Had pea Soup and Jello yesterday and clam chowder today, delicious!!!.

For those of you worried about negative responses from friends, don't. I posted the whole thing on FB and e-mail and have had nothing but support and love back. So to all having the surgery soon It's not easy or comfortable, It's not over in a day, but take it a day at a time and we will make it together.

[Sallyawbc 46]

Forgot to add DON'T weigh yourself. You will have a lot of IV fluids and be puffy. I weight 7 pounds more after surgery than before so don't do that!!!!!!!

[lkm96h 20]

Congratulations ! Hope you are feeling better every day. Just keep talking about your progress .... I'm still scared to pieces.

[pquinn181 21]

Sally, so good to hear you're home and doing well. I'm really scared about my surgery which will probably be in March. Keep us posted on your progress. Lots of warm wishes and hugs to you. (( ))

Pat

[Birthsjourney 146]

I am 64 and had my RNY bypass on Nov 18th... only regrets is that I did not do it years ago! I am feeling great, down 58# and doing things I haven't been able to do in 30 years! Off most meds and finding my way back to being active through Yoga, swim class for oldies, and excerise I never thought I would ever remotly like! and NOW DO

The surgery was not bad at all, pain very little , just for a few days... Proteins and fluids are hard to meet requirements at first but trust they will get better with each week! Stalls are frustrating, but everyone seems to have them.. I like to think it is my bodies way of taking a minute ( or two weeks Lol), to catch up with the weight loss

Please add me as a friend, If I can help in anyway...would love to help support ya! Many people have helped me daily along the way... Dyan from Ohio

[rinny11 17]

I'm so happy that all is well with you ! Seems like you are getting better every day , congratulations! Thanks for all the info, everyone that still has to have surgery will benefit from your experience. Stay safe' be happy, live life.

[rinny11 17]

Cyan, how do I friend you on this site, I've never had to do it, can you talk me thru it, I would love to have you as a friend! Mary